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. 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.