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Kenny Minchey leads No. 12 Kentucky past Vanderbilt 34-17

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Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Kenny Minchey leads No. 12 Kentucky past Vanderbilt 34-17
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Kenny Minchey passed for 203 yards and scored a rushing touchdown in No. 12 Kentucky's 34-17 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday night in Lexington. The Wildcats, improving to 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the Southeastern Conference, overcame an early 10-point deficit, scoring 21 consecutive points to take control of the game. Vanderbilt, which fell to 3-5 and remains winless in the conference, managed to narrow the gap to 21-17 late in the third quarter before Kentucky closed out the game with a final surge. Kentucky now holds first place in the SEC, with key upcoming matchups against ranked opponents including No. 11 Tennessee and No. 20 Florida.

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  • •Kentucky snaps a two-game losing streak against Vanderbilt.
  • •Vanderbilt dominated time of possession early but faded later.
  • •Kentucky recorded a fumble recovery and an interception.
  • •Vanderbilt freshman Jared Curtis threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns.
  • •Next games: Vanderbilt at Mississippi State, Kentucky at Tennessee on Nov. 7.
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(AP) — Kenny Minchey threw for 203 yards a touchdown and rushed for another score in No. 12 Kentucky's 34-17 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday night.

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