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Tennessee Football Smokey Points: Top 5 Vols Who Performed vs the Kentucky Wildcats

By Caleb Calhoun

Nov 12, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3) and wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) celebrate after Malone scored a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats during the third quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3) and wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) celebrate after Malone scored a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats during the third quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3) catches a pass against Kentucky Wildcats safety Marcus McWilson (15) during the third quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3) catches a pass against Kentucky Wildcats safety Marcus McWilson (15) during the third quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

After being silent for a few weeks, Josh Malone has finally returned to form over the past two. He had a great game against Tennessee Tech two Saturdays ago and came right back this past Saturday with a huge performance against the Kentucky Wildcats.

Malone finished with four receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown. And he came away with key plays.

After the Vols gave up a touchdown early to the Wildcats, Malone got the Tennessee football offense in rhythm with a quick 10-yard reception. He then sparked another touchdown drive to help them extend their lead to a touchdown late in the second quarter.

And then, with Kentucky threatening in the second half and cutting the lead to five points, he broke the game open with a 51-yard touchdown reception. Malone has returned to being a huge game-changer for Tennessee football, and every one of his catches was a huge impact play.

For that, he belongs on our list as one of the top five Vols performers from Saturday afternoon. Sure, there were guys like Ethan Wolf who also helped a lot in the passing game, but Malone showed once again why he is such a valuable target.

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