(utsports.com) – No. 17/17 Tennessee heads back on the road for the second straight week, traveling north to face Kentucky under the lights of Kroger Field on Saturday night. Kickoff is slated for 7:45 p.m. ET on SEC Network.

The Volunteers aim to close the month of October with a winning record and secure bowl eligibility for a fifth consecutive season, a feat last accomplished from 2000-04. Saturday’s game marks the 121st meeting in the border rivalry and the seventh straight night matchup in Lexington dating back to 2013.

Head coach Josh Heupel holds a perfect 4-0 record against the Wildcats during his tenure on Rocky Top, and the Vols own a 12-2 record following a loss under Heupel, including 1-0 this year.

Heupel opened his Monday press conference by stressing the importance o

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