Vanderbilt Commodores (3-4) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (6-1)
October 24, 2026 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Kentucky Wildcats -10.5 / Vanderbilt Commodores +10.5; Over/Under: 51.5
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The Vanderbilt Commodores and the Kentucky Wildcats meet in week 8 college football action from Kroger Field on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Kentucky Wildcats Prediction.
Vanderbilt Commodores Recap
The Vanderbilt Commodores come into this game looking to bounce back from a 31-21 loss at the hands of Arkansas last time out to sit at 3-4 this season. After this game, Vanderbilt will head on the road for a game against Mississippi State.
Commodores Lose 4 In A Row
Jared Curtis has thrown for 1,242 yards, 6 touchdowns and 8 interceptions on 62.7% passing while Sedrick Alexander leads Vanderbilt in rushing with 270 yards and 5 touchdowns. Makhilyn Young sits behind Alexander on the ground with 216 yards and 2 touchdowns. Junior Sherrill leads the Commodores in receiving with 628 yards and 41 catches along with 4 touchdowns, while Ja’Cory Thomas trails with 195 yards and 12 catches along with a touchdown. On defense, CJ Heard has a team-high 51 tackles while Vanderbilt’s defense as a whole has combined for 15 sacks and 5 interceptions.
Kentucky Wildcats Recap
The Kentucky Wildcats come into this game looking to add on to their win over Oklahoma last time out to sit at 6-1 this season after the 21-13 win. After this game, Kentucky will head on the road for a game against Tennessee.
Wildcats Win 5 Straight
Kenny Minchey has thrown for 1,552 yards, 13 touchdowns and an interception on 68.4% passing while CJ Baxter leads Kentucky in rushing with 484 yards and 8 touchdowns. Jason Patterson sits behind Baxter on the ground with 399 yards and 3 touchdowns. Kenny Darby leads the Wildcats in receiving with 436 yards and 34 catches along with 3 touchdowns, while Willie Rodriguez trails with 257 yards and 33 catches along with 3 touchdowns. On defense, Grant Godfrey has a team-high 67 tackles while Kentucky’s defense as a whole has combined for 18 sacks and 11 interceptions.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Kentucky Wildcats Prediction
I’m on Kentucky in this one. I get the case to be made for an underdog in some spots, but Kentucky looks legitimate. Vanderbilt is catching Kentucky off of massive wins in recent weeks, but the Commodores are a far cry from last year’s Commodore team and I think Kentucky takes care of business in this one. Give me Kentucky here.
