- Matchup: Vanderbilt Commodores vs Kentucky Wildcats
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Kroger Field, Lexington, KY
- Broadcast: SEC Network
- Betting Odds: Wildcats favored by 12.5 points
- Total Points Over/Under: 50.5
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The Vanderbilt Commodores (3-4) are preparing for a road game at Kroger Field on Saturday, October 24, 2026, facing off against the Kentucky Wildcats (6-1). Vanderbilt enters this matchup as 12.5-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 50.5 points.
Currently, the Vanderbilt Commodores hold a 3-4 record this season. In their previous matchup, they faced the Arkansas Razorbacks, suffering a defeat with a score of 31-21. In that game, Vanderbilt executed 60 plays for a total of 390 yards. The Commodores rushed the ball 29 times, accumulating 116 yards, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. Defensively, they allowed 187 rushing yards on 41 attempts, averaging 4.6 yards per rush. Additionally, Vanderbilt conceded 21 completions out of 31 attempts for 251 yards, achieving a completion percentage of 67.7%.
On the offensive side, the Vanderbilt Commodores are averaging 23.6 points per game. They generate an average of 119.1 rushing yards per game, placing them 118th in Division 1 rankings. For the season, Vanderbilt has recorded a total of 2,480 yards, with 7 touchdowns through the air and 11 on the ground. They’ve achieved 131 first downs but have also committed 61 penalties resulting in 455 yards. Moreover, they’ve turned the ball over 12 times this year.
In terms of pass defense, the Commodores have given up 1,535 yards, ranking them 103rd nationally, while allowing 219.3 passing yards per game with a 65.1% completion rate. Overall, they’ve conceded an average of 365.6 yards per game, placing them 81st in Division 1. Defensively, they’ve allowed 12 passing touchdowns and 11 rushing touchdowns, giving up an average of 4.2 yards per carry and 146.3 rushing yards per game. This season, Vanderbilt ranks 115th for points allowed, conceding 29.7 points per game.
The Kentucky Wildcats enter this game with a strong 6-1 record. In their last matchup, they emerged victorious over the Oklahoma Sooners, winning 21-13. Kentucky allowed 31 rushing attempts for 76 yards (2.5 yards per carry). Their pass defense maintained a completion rate of 58.5%, giving up 270 yards on 24 of 41 passing attempts. The Wildcats completed 230 yards on 54 offensive plays, averaging 4.3 yards per play, while rushing for 72 yards on 26 carries at an average of 2.8 yards per carry.
Scoring-wise, the Wildcats are averaging 32.7 points per game, ranking 47th in college football. They tally an average of 387.9 total yards per game, placing them 71st nationally. The Kentucky offense has incurred 311 penalty yards from 33 infractions, which ranks them 120th, negatively impacting their performance. They have recorded 1 interception and 4 fumbles while achieving 140 first downs. So far this season, the Wildcats have amassed 1,552 passing yards, averaging 221.7 yards per game, which is 80th among Division 1 teams, and a rushing average of 166.1 yards per game (totaling 1,163 yards).
Defensively, Kentucky has allowed 891 rushing yards (127.3 yards per game) and 10 rushing touchdowns. They’ve also given up 11 passing touchdowns and 249.7 passing yards per game, ranking them 116th nationally. For the season, the Wildcats have surrendered a total of 181 points. They have recorded 5 fumbles and 11 interceptions, with the defense on the field for 504 plays, ranking them 133rd in college football. Kentucky is allowing an average of 25.9 points per game, ranking 94th overall.
What’s your prediction for the Commodores versus Wildcats game against the spread?
Expert’s Pick: Choose the Wildcats -12.5
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