SEC Road Trip: Tennessee Kentucky DARK MODE Engaged

Tennessee vs Kentucky 2026 brought Dark Mode to Knoxville, and we showed up dressed in black like we were heading to a funeral!

0:00 Exploring the Tennessee Game Day Atmosphere
0:56 Barbecue and River Views at Calhoun's
3:22 Craft Beers and Unique Local Finds
6:20 Tailgate Traditions and Rivalry Talk

Cousin Shane takes SEC Road Trip presented by Camping World to Knoxville, Tennessee, for one of the SEC’s oldest rivalries, the Battle for the Beer Barrel!

We kick things off at Calhoun’s on the River, sampling their famous Original WET Wings with Sweet & Spicy Thunder Road Sauce, baby back ribs, hickory smoked pulled pork, and some phenomenal Macadamia Nut Banana Pudding.

Next, we head to XUL Beer Company to sample four different beers, including their unique PB&J Mixtape, a peanut butter and Concord grape sour.

Then it’s GAME DAY at Neyland Stadium!

From Knoxville food and craft beer to Tennessee football traditions, fan reactions, and game day excitement, this SEC Road Trip has it all.

The weekend ends with Tennessee dominating Kentucky 34 to 6, giving Josh Heupel his sixth consecutive victory over the Wildcats!

Presented by Camping World.

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