Kentucky
45–28
at
Vanderbilt
Sept. 23, 2023 · FirstBank Stadium, Nashville
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 45–28 on Sept. 23, 2023. Kentucky led 24–10 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored Vanderbilt 21–18 after the break.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 21 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 45 |
| Vanderbilt | 0 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 28 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 24, Vanderbilt 10
TV: SEC Network
Announcers: Taylor Zarzour, Matt Stinchcomb
Referee: Dax Gautreaux
Attendance: 26,279
Stadium: FirstBank Stadium, Nashville
Uniform combination: Chrome (white accents) / White / White
References: Official UK game book and individual statistics · UK announcers archive (user-provided PDF)
| Team Statistics | Kentucky | Vanderbilt |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST DOWNS | 19 | 20 |
| NET YARDS RUSHING | 160 | 97 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 27 |
| NET YARDS PASSING | 205 | 231 |
| Completions-Attempts-Int | 15-29-2 | 20-47-3 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS | 365 | 328 |
| Total offense plays | 60 | 74 |
| Fumbles: Number-Lost | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Penalties: Number-Yards | 10-106 | 7-75 |
| Possession Time | 31:11 | 28:49 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 5-11 | 6-16 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 0-0 | 1-1 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Kentucky first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 09:51 | Kentuc – J.McClain 36 yd rush (A.Raynor kick) | 7–0 |
| 1st | 08:14 | Kentuc – M.Hairston 29 yd interception return (A.Raynor kick), 01:37 | 14–0 |
| 1st | 01:56 | Kentuc – R.Davis 2 yd rush (A.Raynor kick) | 21–0 |
| 2nd | 04:53 | Kentuc – A.Raynor 27 yd FG | 24–0 |
| 2nd | 02:51 | Vandy – J.Borcila 41 yd FG | 24–3 |
| 2nd | 00:20 | Vandy – S.Alexander 7 yd rush (J.Borcila kick) | 24–10 |
| 3rd | 11:25 | Vandy – J.Borcila 32 yd FG | 24–13 |
| 3rd | 06:44 | Kentuc – R.Davis 1 yd rush (A.Raynor kick) | 31–13 |
| 4th | 10:35 | Kentuc – D.Key 22 yd pass from D.Leary (A.Raynor kick) | 38–13 |
| 4th | 08:00 | Vandy – P.Smith 2 yd rush (Q.Skinner Jr. pass from A.Swann) | 38–21 |
| 4th | 04:15 | Kentuc – M.Hairston 54 yd interception return (A.Raynor kick), 00:54 | 45–21 |
| 4th | 00:23 | Vandy – K.Johnson 10 yd pass from K.Seals (J.Borcila kick) | 45–28 |