Kentucky football solidifies CFP status with win over Vanderbilt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 12:24 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Kentucky football improved to 7-1 with a 34-17 victory over Vanderbilt, moving into first place in the SEC. Trailing 10-0 in the second quarter, Kentucky responded by outscoring Vanderbilt 34-7. Quarterback Kenny Minchey threw for 203 yards, and a strong defensive effort limited the Commodores to 15 rushing yards. With this win, projections have Kentucky firmly in College Football Playoff contention, with rankings expected to be released on November 3. The Wildcats will use their bye week to rest before the final stretch of the season.
- •Kentucky is 7-1 and leads the SEC standings.
- •The team outscored Vanderbilt 34-7 after early setbacks.
- •Kenny Minchey passed for 203 yards and one touchdown.
- •Kentucky is projected as a potential playoff host in December.
- •First College Football Playoff rankings set to be released on November 3.
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — College Football Playoff Projections Roundup for the Kentucky Wildcats
"There’s still work to be done, but Kentucky Football is firmly in the CFP hunt.
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