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Tennessee football slightly down again in Week 8 SEC Power Rankings

By Caleb Calhoun

Tennessee wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) fends off a tackle attempt by Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp
Tennessee wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) fends off a tackle attempt by Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /
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Oct 16, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) passes the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during other first quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) passes the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during other first quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Yes, Kentucky remains in one of the top tiers of our SEC Power Rankings. Getting a bye off a blowout loss to Georgia was perfect timing for this team. It did drop one spot because of what other teams in this tier did, but fans of Mark Stoops’ program are likely more than satisfied with how things have played out so far this season.

Kentucky clearly knows how to win close games, as four of their wins are by one score, but that blowout win over LSU can’t be ignored, even with LSU’s struggles this year. UK has been getting better as the season goes on, and that’s scary.

The SEC East isn’t completely out of the picture just yet, although nobody sees Georgia losing two games the rest of the way. Still, Kentucky could be playing for a New Year’s Six berth and an 11-1 record. Yes, that’s on the table given the rest of their schedule.

Coming off a bye, UK visits Mississippi State. Then they host Tennessee football. Their season closes out with visits to Vanderbilt and the Louisville Cardinals and a home game against the New Mexico State Aggies in between. None of these teams are ranked, and after this Saturday, Louisville may be their toughest game left.

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