KnoxTNToday’s sports staff is once again showing its Tennessee pride ahead of the SEC showdown between the Vols and the Kentucky Wildcats. Every one of the nine writers has predicted a Tennessee win when the teams meet at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Game details and writer predictions
The matchup kicks off at 6:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. After a disappointing 27‑24 loss to South Carolina, the Vols are looking to rebound in front of the home crowd. The writers’ score forecasts range from a modest 21‑17 victory to a more decisive 34‑14 result.
- Marvin West: Tennessee 24, Kentucky 21
- Maria Cornelius: Tennessee 27, Kentucky 17
- Charlie Barnett: Tennessee 31, Kentucky 24
- Tom King: Tennessee 24, Kentucky 17
- Linda Sullivan: Tennessee 21, Kentucky 17
- Aneisa Rolen: Tennessee 21, Kentucky 17
- Jan Dickens: Tennessee 34, Kentucky 14
- Thomas Mabry: Tennessee 28, Kentucky 23
- Susan Espiritu: Tennessee 28, Kentucky 21
All nine predictions favor Tennessee, reflecting the writers’ confidence that the Vols will regain momentum.
How readers can participate
Fans are invited to submit their own exact‑score predictions for a chance to win a Dinner for Two at Aubrey’s, a popular local restaurant. To enter, email your name and predicted scores to [email protected] before kickoff.
Entries must be received by 6:15 p.m. ET on Nov. 7. Participants must be 18 or older, and only one entry per person is allowed. No purchase or subscription is required.
If no entry matches the exact final score, the winner will be the participant whose prediction has the smallest combined difference from the actual scores. The first tiebreaker is the prediction closest to Tennessee’s actual total; any remaining tie will be resolved by random selection.
Prizes and bragging rights
The winning reader will be announced on Monday, along with the KnoxTNToday writer whose prediction came closest to the final result. While the dinner prize is separate, the contest also offers writers a chance to earn bragging rights among their peers.
KnoxTNToday staff and writers involved in administering the contest are not eligible for the dinner prize.
Local relevance
This contest underscores the community’s enthusiasm for college football and provides a fun way for Knoxville residents to engage with the upcoming game. It also highlights the strong support the Vols receive from local media and fans.
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