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Tennessee Football: Way-too-early game-by-game predictions for 2022

By Jackson Caudell

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) hands the ball off to Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright (20) during the 2021 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Tennessee and Purdue at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.Bowl Cm 1230 11
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) hands the ball off to Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright (20) during the 2021 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Tennessee and Purdue at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.Bowl Cm 1230 11 /
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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – NOVEMBER 09: The line of scrimmage of the Tennessee Volunteers against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – NOVEMBER 09: The line of scrimmage of the Tennessee Volunteers against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

After two really tough games against SEC teams, it will be nice for Tennessee to get a breather vs an in-state FCS program. These kinds of games can be useful for teams to get their groove back and that is exactly what Tennessee is going to be looking to do. Look for the offense to put up good numbers in the first half, then some of the younger players get valuable playing time.

Final Score: Tennessee 47, UT Martin 6 (5-2, 1-2)

Kentucky Wildcats. 833. Oct. 29. Pick Analysis. Knoxville, Tenn.. 8. player. Scouting Report

This is going to be a big game for Tennessee. Both teams are going to be vying to be seen as the second-best team in the SEC East and will be wanting to win this game. Bowl eligibility will be on the line for the Volunteers and Tennessee was able to win a thrilling game over the Wildcats in 2021, 45-42.

Kentucky has become one of the most dependable teams in the SEC in terms of what to expect from them every season. The defense is going to play fundamentally sound football and the offense is going to try and complement that. Kentucky is going to find a way to frustrate the Tennessee offense and get out of Knoxville with a big win.

Final Score: Tennessee 27, Kentucky 31 (5-3, 1-3)

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