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Kentucky must play 'complementary football' against Tennessee

Kentucky’s defense has a very tall challenge this weekend. Tennessee might have the best offense in college football as the Vols lead the country in scoring while also ranking inside the top five in success rate, EPA, third/fourth down conversions, and points per drive.

However, football is a team game. The best thing that can help the UK defense on Saturday in Neyland Stadium is if the Tennessee offense isn’t on the field. Kentucky’s offense knows that stringing drives together and finishing possessions with touchdowns is the ticket for the Wildcats in this SEC East showdown.

“I always feel like it’s about points per possession.