Oct. 24, 2026 – Vanderbilt led 10-0 early, but Kentucky took over in the second half to beat the Commodores 34-17 at Kroger Field in Lexington. Turnovers, a stalled running game and penalties kept Vanderbilt from staying close once Kentucky found its footing. More Sports News
Jared Curtis moved the ball through the air and accounted for both Vanderbilt touchdowns, but Kentucky’s pass rush got to him three times and forced two turnovers. Kenny Minchey was steady for Kentucky, avoiding mistakes and adding a rushing score.
| Quarterback | Team | C/A | Yards | TD | INT | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Curtis | Vanderbilt | 27/36 | 247 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Kenny Minchey | Kentucky | 19/26 | 203 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Vanderbilt controlled the opening quarter with long, clock-draining possessions, but the offense couldn’t sustain that pace. Kentucky scored on six of its final eight possessions and turned both Vanderbilt turnovers into points.
The biggest gap was on the ground. Kentucky ran for 173 yards and leaned on its backs to control the fourth quarter, while Vanderbilt finished with 15 rushing yards and became one-dimensional.
| Running Back | Team | Carries | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jovantae Barnes | Kentucky | 15 | 68 | 0 |
| Jason Patterson | Kentucky | 12 | 44 | 0 |
| Sedrick Alexander | Vanderbilt | 3 | 4 | 0 |
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