Kentucky Wildcats defeat Vanderbilt Commodores 34-17: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Vanderbilt Commodores 17, Kentucky Wildcats 34
The Kentucky Wildcats beat the Vanderbilt Commodores 34-17 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Kroger Field. The Kentucky Wildcats covered the spread as 10-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 51.5, with 51 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Kentucky Wildcats final score and game recap
The Vanderbilt Commodores led 3-0 after the first quarter. The Kentucky Wildcats led 14-10 at halftime. They outscored the Vanderbilt Commodores 20-7 in the second half, 10-0 in the fourth quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jared Curtis (Vanderbilt Commodores): 27/36 passing for 247 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Junior Sherrill (Vanderbilt Commodores): 8 catches for 78 yards.
- Kenny Minchey (Kentucky Wildcats): 19/26 passing for 203 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Kenny Darby (Kentucky Wildcats): 4 catches for 71 yards.
Who covered the spread in Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Kentucky Wildcats?
The Kentucky Wildcats covered the spread as 10-point favorites, winning by 17 points.
The spread opened at Kentucky Wildcats -10.5 and closed at Kentucky Wildcats -10.
Did Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Kentucky Wildcats go over or under the total?
The game went under: 51 points combined against a closing total of 51.5, under by 0.5. 24 of the 51 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 51.5.
How did AiQ's Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Kentucky Wildcats predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Kentucky Wildcats to win at -440, a win (+$22.73 on a $100 bet).
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Kentucky Wildcats game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Kentucky Wildcats won the first half, paying -340.
- Kentucky Wildcats team total 31.5: the over, paying +100, with 34 scored.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the under, paying -135, with 3 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Vanderbilt Commodores won the first quarter, paying +200.
- First-half total 26.5: the under, paying -105, with 24 points scored.
- First-half spread: Vanderbilt Commodores +6.5 covered, paying +102.
- Vanderbilt Commodores team total 19.5: the under, paying -102, with 17 scored.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Kentucky Wildcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Vanderbilt Commodores at +340 and the Kentucky Wildcats at -450. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Kentucky Wildcats a 78% favorite. The Kentucky Wildcats won as the favorite at -450: $22.22 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Kentucky Wildcats, the price before the game was -440: priced below fair (−1.4% value).
The spread moved toward the Vanderbilt Commodores between the open and the close, and the Kentucky Wildcats covered.
Vanderbilt Commodores and Kentucky Wildcats betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Vanderbilt Commodores 3-5 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 0-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times. That made it five straight losses for the Vanderbilt Commodores.
This result left the Kentucky Wildcats 7-1 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 3-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 7 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times. That made it six straight wins for the Kentucky Wildcats.
What's next for Vanderbilt Commodores and Kentucky Wildcats?
Next for the Vanderbilt Commodores: at the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the Kentucky Wildcats: at the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday, November 6, 2026.