Vanderbilt
17–34
at
Kentucky
Oct. 24, 2026 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 34–17 on Oct. 24, 2026. Kentucky led 14–10 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored Vanderbilt 20–7 after the break.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 34 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 14, Vanderbilt 10
TV: SEC Network
Announcers: Matt Schumacker (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), Taylor Davis (reporter)
Referee: Jeff Heaser
Attendance: 61,843
Stadium: Kroger Field, Lexington
Uniform combination: Blue / Gray / Gray
References: UK Athletics game book · Broadcast listing · Uniform source
| Team Statistics | Vanderbilt | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST DOWNS | 15 | 24 |
| NET YARDS RUSHING | 15 | 173 |
| Rushing Attempts | 17 | 39 |
| NET YARDS PASSING | 247 | 203 |
| Completions-Attempts-Int | 27-36-1 | 19-26-0 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS | 262 | 376 |
| Total offense plays | 53 | 65 |
| Fumbles: Number-Lost | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Penalties: Number-Yards | 9-75 | 3-24 |
| Possession Time | 28:57 | 31:03 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 7-12 | 8-13 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 1-1 | 1-1 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Vanderbilt first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 03:57 | VANDY – B.Taylor 30 yd FG | 3–0 |
| 2nd | 09:03 | VANDY – J.Conner 3 yd pass from J.Curtis (B.Taylor kick) | 10–0 |
| 2nd | 05:04 | UK – D.Miller 9 yd pass from K.Minchey (A.Zouagui kick) | 10–7 |
| 2nd | 00:21 | UK – W.Rodriguez 1 yd rush (A.Zouagui kick) | 10–14 |
| 3rd | 10:35 | UK – B.Ward 10 yd rush (A.Zouagui kick) | 10–21 |
| 3rd | 05:45 | VANDY – J.Thomas 34 yd pass from J.Curtis (B.Taylor kick) | 17–21 |
| 3rd | 01:24 | UK – A.Zouagui 47 yd FG | 17–24 |
| 4th | 14:10 | UK – A.Zouagui 32 yd FG | 17–27 |
| 4th | 05:11 | UK – K.Minchey 1 yd rush (A.Zouagui kick) | 17–34 |