KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WMDJ) — Kentucky's six-game winning streak came to an end Saturday night as No. 13 Tennessee pulled away for a 34-6 victory over the sixth-ranked Wildcats at Neyland Stadium.
Kentucky moved the ball in the first half but struggled to finish drives. Quarterback Kenny Minchey threw an interception in the end zone, while running back Jovantae Barnes lost a fumble. Adam Zouagui kicked two field goals, leaving Kentucky trailing 10-6 at halftime.
Tennessee extended its lead to 13-6 in the third quarter before a strip-sack of Minchey helped set up another touchdown. The Volunteers scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to put the game away.
Tennessee rushed for 240 yards, including a 66-yard touchdown run by Daune Morris. DeSean Bishop added 109 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Kentucky committed three turnovers and failed to reach the end zone for the first time this season.
The Wildcats fall to 7-2 overall and 5-2 in SEC play. Kentucky returns home to face Florida on November 14.






