Comment from Kentucky player makes it sound like the Wildcats are intimidated by the Tennessee Vols and Neyland Stadium

Kentucky player makes it sound like the Wildcats are intimidated by the Tennessee Vols and Neyland Stadium

Kentucky football player Octavious Oxendine was asked about playing in Neyland Stadium this weekend, and his response has some people wondering if the Wildcats are intimidated by Tennessee. "It's going to be a hostile environment," Oxendine said. "They're going to be loud. They're going to be rowdy. We've just got to be ready for that." Those comments certainly make it sound like Oxendine and the Wildcats are expecting a tough game in Knoxville. Neyland Stadium is one of the most difficult places to play in all of college football, and Tennessee fans are known for being some of the most passionate in the country. However, this is not the first time that a Kentucky player has talked about being intimidated by Neyland Stadium. In 2018, former Wildcats quarterback Stephen Johnson called Neyland Stadium "the loudest stadium I’ve ever played in my life." Whether or not the Wildcats are actually intimidated by Tennessee, they will need to be ready to play their best game of the season on Saturday. The Vols are a 12.5-point favorite, but Kentucky has a chance to pull off the upset if they can handle the hostile environment.

What does this mean for Kentucky?

If Oxendine's comments are any indication, the Wildcats are expecting a tough game in Knoxville. They will need to be ready to play their best game of the season if they want to pull off the upset.

What does this mean for Tennessee?

The Vols should be confident heading into this game. They are favored by 12.5 points, and they have a lot of experience playing in Neyland Stadium. If they can take advantage of the home-field advantage, they should be able to win this game convincingly.

Conclusion

The Wildcats and Vols are set to face off in Neyland Stadium on Saturday. Kentucky is a 12.5-point underdog, but they have a chance to pull off the upset if they can handle the hostile environment.