AP Poll top 25 after Week 9; where Tennessee football ranks

Week 9 of the 2026 college football season has concluded. Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) had an open date ahead of its final four regular-season games. The Vols will host a top 20 SEC matchup in Week 10 against Kentucky (7-1, 5-1 SEC). Kickoff between the Vols and Wildcats is slated for 6:15 p.m. EST at N

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Week 9 of the 2026 college football season has concluded. Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) had an open date ahead of its final four regular-season games.

The Vols will host a top 20 SEC matchup in Week 10 against Kentucky (7-1, 5-1 SEC).

Kickoff between the Vols and Wildcats is slated for 6:15 p.m. EST at Neyland Stadium. ESPN will televise the matchup on Saturday.

Tennessee leads the all-time football series against Kentucky, 86-26-9, dating to Oct. 21, 1893. The Vols are 45-11-6 all time in games against Kentucky contested in Knoxville.

Tennessee is ranked No. 16 in the Associated Press Poll entering Week 10, while Kentucky is No. 8. The entire AP Poll top 25 rankings can be viewed here.

The Vols are also ranked No. 16 in the US LBM Coaches Poll entering

Week 10, while Kentucky is No. 7. The Wildcats are receiving one vote.

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