The Wildcats improved to 7-1 overall and 5-1 in Southeastern Conference play. Kentucky climbed three spots in the AP poll from No. 12 and four places in the coaches poll.
Kentucky enters its bye week before traveling to face No. 16 Tennessee on Nov. 7. The matchup will give the Wildcats another opportunity to strengthen their position in the SEC race and bolster their postseason résumé.
The Wildcats will look to maintain their momentum when they return to action against the Volunteers in Knoxville, Tennessee.