Kentucky beats Vanderbilt 34-17 in Week 8 SEC game
Kentucky won 34-17 over Vanderbilt at Kroger Field, improving to 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the SEC, keeping a playoff window open.
Key points
- Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 34-17 at Kroger Field in Lexington.
- The win moved Kentucky to 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the SEC.
- Vanderbilt fell to 3-4 overall and 0-4 in conference play.
- Quarterback Kenny Minchey had 203 passing yards, a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown.
- Kentucky’s victory keeps the team in contention for a playoff berth in November.
No. 12 Kentucky Defeats Vanderbilt 34-17 in Week 8 SEC Clash
Kentucky hosted Vanderbilt at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Kickoff was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on the SEC Network.
Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 34-17.
The win moved Kentucky to a 7-1 overall record and 5-1 in the SEC.
Vanderbilt fell to 3-4 overall and 0-4 in conference play, extending its losing streak to five games.
Quarterback Kenny Minchey threw for 203 yards and a touchdown and added a rushing touchdown.
Kentucky got off to a slow start and fell behind early before pulling ahead for the win.
Entering the game, Kentucky was ranked No. 12 with a 6-1 record and a five‑game winning streak.
The victory positioned Kentucky for a potential playoff berth in November.
Your questions, answered
What was the score of the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt game?
Kentucky won 34-17 over Vanderbilt.
How did the win affect Kentucky’s record?
The victory improved Kentucky’s record to 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the SEC.
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