Monday, November 9, 2026Game Week: at Texas A&M · Knoxville, Tenn.
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Final: No. 16 Tennessee 34, No. 8 Kentucky 6 at Neyland StadiumDaune Morris breaks a 66-yard TD run as the Vols rush for 240 yards on 37 carriesDeSean Bishop runs for 109 yards and 2 TDs and passes 1,000 yards for the seasonVols force 3 turnovers; Arion Carter has 13 tackles and 2 sacks; Heupel is 6-0 vs. KentuckyNext: at Texas A&M, Sat., Nov. 14, 2-3:15 p.m. CT window on ESPN or SEC NetworkFinal: No. 16 Tennessee 34, No. 8 Kentucky 6 at Neyland StadiumDaune Morris breaks a 66-yard TD run as the Vols rush for 240 yards on 37 carriesDeSean Bishop runs for 109 yards and 2 TDs and passes 1,000 yards for the seasonVols force 3 turnovers; Arion Carter has 13 tackles and 2 sacks; Heupel is 6-0 vs. KentuckyNext: at Texas A&M, Sat., Nov. 14, 2-3:15 p.m. CT window on ESPN or SEC Network
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Earl Haskins

Earl Haskins writes columns that put Tennessee football in context, from the General's maxims to the Vols teams of today.

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Haskins: Heupel Evens the Alabama Ledger

The 26-10 win makes Josh Heupel 3-3 against Alabama and gives Tennessee three wins in five years after 15 straight losses, but the rivalry has not truly turned until the Vols win in Bryant-Denny and win two in a row.

By Earl Haskins · Oct. 19, 2026 · 5 min read