The Kentucky Wildcats (4-5) play an FCS opponent, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (10-0), on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Kroger Field.

The Golden Eagles are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +22.5) against the Wildcats (with an over/under of 52.5 points).

Below you’ll find our preview for this this game between the Wildcats and the Golden Eagles, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Kentucky vs. Tennessee Tech betting lines

• Spread favorite: Wildcats (-22.5)
• Moneyline: Wildcats (-2778), Golden Eagles (+1240)
• Total: 52.5 points

Kentucky vs. Tennessee Tech betting info and stats

Kentucky has four wins against the spread this season (4-5-0). Kentucky has yet to cover the spread when playing as the favorite by at least 22.5 points (a 0-1 ATS record). Kentucky has won both games as a moneyline favorite this season. Tennessee Tech is 4-5-0 against the spread this season. This will be the first time on the year Tennessee Tech is the moneyline underdog.

Kentucky vs. Tennessee Tech recent stats and trends

Kentucky Wildcats

• Kentucky is 2-1 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Two times in those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• The past three Kentucky games averaged 4.5 fewer points (48.0) than this matchup’s point total.

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

• Tennessee Tech is winless against the spread in its past three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Tennessee Tech and its opponents have hit the over one time in those games.
• The past three Tennessee Tech games averaged 5.3 more points (57.8) than this matchup’s over/under.

Kentucky vs. Tennessee Tech key players

Kentucky Wildcats

• Cutter Boley has 1,544 passing yards for Kentucky, completing 67.1% of his passes and recording 12 touchdowns and eight interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 96 rushing yards (12.0 ypg) on 50 carries with one rushing touchdown.
• Seth McGowan has racked up 621 yards on 136 carries while finding paydirt nine times as a runner.
• Dante Dowdell has collected 441 yards on 89 carries, scoring two times.
• Kendrick Law’s team-leading 395 yards as a receiver have come on 36 receptions (out of 45 targets) with three touchdowns.
• Willie Rodriguez has put up a 217-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 16 passes on 31 targets.
• Josh Kattus has been the target of 24 passes and racked up 16 grabs for 189 yards, an average of 27.0 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
• Steven Soles Jr. has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 1.0 TFL and nine tackles.
• Alex Afari, Kentucky’s tackle leader, has 49 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks this year.
• Ty Bryant has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 49 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended to his name.

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

• Kekoa Visperas has thrown for 2,104 yards (210.4 yards per game) while completing 65.4% of his passes and recording 22 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 440 yards with three touchdowns.
• Quintell Quinn is his team’s leading rusher with 87 carries for 655 yards, or 65.5 per game. He’s found the end zone nine times on the ground, as well.
• Q’Darryius Jennings has piled up 74 carries and totaled 497 yards with 10 touchdowns.
• Noah Robinson’s 473 receiving yards (59.1 yards per game) lead the team. He has 31 receptions on 35 targets with six touchdowns.
• Maury Sullivan has totaled 472 receiving yards (52.4 yards per game) and four touchdowns on 35 receptions.
• Tre Holloway’s 26 catches (on 22 targets) have netted him 425 yards (53.1 ypg) and three touchdowns.
• Maurice Lapierre has 7.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 49 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.
• Dom LeBlanc, Tennessee Tech’s leading tackler, has 49 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended this year.
• Andrew Smith leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 49 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.