Morris, defense lead No. 16 Tennessee past No. 8 Kentucky, 34-6

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- , Daune Morris had an 66-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and No. 16 Tennessee's stifling defense shut down No. 8 Kentucky 34-6 on Saturday night. The Volunteers (7-2, 4-2 in Southeastern Conference) are very much alive in the College Football Playoff race. They came in No. 13, while the Wildcats (7-2, 4-2), who had their six-game winning streak snapped, were No. 6. “The defense had an elite performance,” Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said. “It was a tremendous effort, especially the red zone defense (Kentucky reached the red zone twice and settled for two field goals).” Tennessee had eight tackles for loss and forced three turnovers. Kentucky came into the game with one of the best turnover margins in the country. “Seven penalties for 50 yards,” Kentucky coach Will Stein said. “We had three turnovers.