Vanderbilt Commodores vs Kentucky Wildcats: A Clash of Historic Winners in Week 7 College Football

The Vanderbilt Commodores and the Kentucky Wildcats are set to face off in a highly anticipated college football matchup on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Both teams are coming off significant upset victories that have garnered national attention.

Kentucky, with a record of 3-2 overall and 1-2 in the SEC, is seeking its third consecutive win. The Wildcats recently stunned the fifth-ranked Ole Miss Rebels with a 20-17 victory in Oxford. This win marked one of the biggest upsets of the college football season so far.

Vanderbilt, also at 3-2 overall, has had an impressive start to the season under Coach Clark Lea. The Commodores pulled off a monumental upset by defeating the previously unbeaten and No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 40-35 in Nashville. This victory, along with earlier upsets over Virginia Tech and a shutout win over Alcorn State, has highlighted Vanderbilt’s resurgence this season.

The game, scheduled to kick off at 7:45 p.m. ET, will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network. Tom Hart and Jordan Rodgers will provide the play-by-play commentary, with Cole Cubelic reporting from the sidelines. Fans can also stream the game on ESPN+ and FUBO, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.

In terms of odds, Kentucky is favored by -13.5 points, with the over/under set at 46 1/2. The Wildcats have been strong defensively, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 244.2 yards allowed per game, but they have struggled on offense, ranking 107th with 22 points per game. Vanderbilt, on the other hand, has a potent offense that ranks 22nd in the FBS with 37.6 points per game, but its defense has been less impressive, allowing 25.6 points per contest.