Monday Roundup: Kentucky's Tennessee Kick Time Is Set, Playoff Talk Heats Up and a Volleyball Stumble

Bye week Monday, and Big Blue Nation still has plenty to chew on.

First, circle it: Kentucky at Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 7 is a 6:15 PM ET kick on ESPN, per 247Sports and ESPN's schedule. Our updated what's next page has the rest of the stretch run.

The national conversation keeps growing. Kentucky Sports Radio has Joel Klatt's top 10 after Week 8 and a look at a 12-team playoff bracket built with the old BCS formula. Being in that discussion at all is the point, and our No. 1 strength of record story explains why the résumé backs it up.

From the other sideline, 247Sports' Vanderbilt site posted snap counts and PFF grades from the Commodores' 34-17 loss to Kentucky.

Hoops season is close. KSR has EvanMiya's ceilings and floors for every SEC team in 2026-27, and on the women's side, building around Clara Strack was a top offseason priority for Kenny Brooks.

Around the Blue: a rough one for volleyball, as No. 19 Texas A&M swept No. 4 Kentucky on the road. Soccer battled to a scoreless draw at James Madison.

Our Take: a 7-1 football team with a week off and a night game at Neyland waiting. Rest up, Cats. GO BIG BLUE.