US EditionVanderbilt vs Kentucky Score, Highlights: Vandy Football Gets Ninth Win
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia led the Commodores to a dominant 45-17 victory, improving their SEC record to 9-2, while Kentucky fell to 5-6, missing bowl eligibility.
- On Nov. 22, 2025, Vanderbilt Commodores football team defeated Kentucky Wildcats football team 45-17 at FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, with Diego Pavia throwing for 484 yards on senior day.
- Vanderbilt entered 8-2 and leaned on quarterback Diego Pavia, while Kentucky, 5-5, sought a win for bowl eligibility.
- A 71-yard touchdown to Tre Richardson highlighted Vanderbilt's offense, which piled up 604 total yards and held a halftime score of 24-3.
- The victory moved Vanderbilt to 9-2 overall and 5-2 in SEC play, bolstering College Football Playoff hopes though coverage noted chances depend on Oregon and Syracuse outcomes.
- Defensively, the Commodores forced three interceptions and, per Coach Steve Gregory's four-man rotation, Lea said, "Defensively, we were organized, we communicated well, and we played with confidence.
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Wildcats sing off-key, Vanderbilt throttles Kentucky 45-17
Diego Pavia and the Commodore offense light up Kentucky on Vanderbilt's senior day en route to a 45-17 victory over Kentucky in Nashville, totaling over 600 yards.Defense held strong in the first quarter as Kentucky's offense managed only nine plays for 13 yards while Vanderbilt controlled the ball for 9:48 with a 15-play drive that resulted in a field goal. The Commodores led 3-0 after the first quarter.Diego Pavia connected with Tre Richardson…
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The No. 14 Vanderbilt Commodores play against the Kentucky Wildcats in an SEC football game today. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV. Alternatively, fans can purchase a monthly subscription offered by Fubo TV/Sling.
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