Vanderbilt football loses to Kentucky, extends losing streak to five games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Vanderbilt football fell to Kentucky 34-17 on October 24, marking its fifth consecutive loss this season. The Commodores, now 3-5 overall and 0-5 in SEC play, struggled with turnovers, committing 14 this season, of which 10 occurred during conference matches. Jared Curtis had a promising start but ended with two critical turnovers in the final quarter. The coaching staff faces scrutiny over strategy and recruiting choices as they prepare for a challenging schedule ahead.
- •Vanderbilt's record drops to 3-5, 0-5 SEC after the loss to Kentucky.
- •Jared Curtis had two turnovers late in the game.
- •Commodores committed 14 turnovers this season, struggling to force any during SEC play.
- •Vanderbilt coaches face questions about their strategy and recruitment.
- •Next games will not favor Vanderbilt according to current trends.
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Breaking down three issues with Vanderbilt football as losing streak hits five games
"Here are our final thoughts from Vanderbilt football's loss to Kentucky, including issues with turnovers and conservative calls.
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