Snell's late TD helps No. 14 Kentucky escape Vanderbilt 14-7
Benny Snell Jr. rushed for 169 yards, including the go-ahead 7-yard run with 8:04 remaining that helped No. 14 Kentucky pull away for a 14-7 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Vanderbilt Commodores
7
Kentucky Wildcats
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| UK | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Kroger Field · 54,269 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 25-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Kentucky Wildcats | L 17-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Arkansas Razorbacks | L 21-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Ole Miss Rebels | L 17-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Georgia Bulldogs | L 14-38 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:04 7-14
Benny Snell Jr. 7 Yd Run (Miles Butler Kick)
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Touchdown 6:28 7-7
Lynn Bowden Jr. 5 Yd pass from Terry Wilson (Miles Butler Kick)
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Touchdown 6:54 7-0
C.J. Bolar 29 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Ryley Guay Kick)
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UK
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:04 · End of Game
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VAN 1:04
6 plays, 30 yards, 1:06 · Fumble
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UK 2:10
5 plays, 19 yards, 3:45 · Punt
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VAN 5:55
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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UK 8:04
12 plays, 80 yards, 5:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:04 7-14
Benny Snell Jr. 7 Yd Run (Miles Butler Kick)
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VAN 13:43
7 plays, 59 yards, 4:12 · Fumble
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UK 2:55
14 plays, 59 yards, 6:38 · Missed FG
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VAN 9:33
8 plays, 45 yards, 4:11 · Missed FG
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UK 13:44
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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UK
2 plays, 10 yards, 0:50 · End of Half
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VAN 0:50
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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UK 2:36
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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VAN 3:59
5 plays, 50 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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UK 6:28
11 plays, 48 yards, 5:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:28 7-7
Lynn Bowden Jr. 5 Yd pass from Terry Wilson (Miles Butler Kick)
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VAN 11:59
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:18 · Punt
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UK 14:17
4 plays, 25 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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VAN 0:43
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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UK 3:22
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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VAN 5:31
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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UK 6:10
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:37 · Fumble
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VAN 6:54
6 plays, 44 yards, 3:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:54 7-0
C.J. Bolar 29 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Ryley Guay Kick)
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UK 10:25
2 plays, 29 yards, 0:42 · Fumble
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VAN 11:07
7 plays, 17 yards, 3:53 · Punt
Showing the last 26 of 26 events.
Team Stats
VAN
UK
12
1st Downs
17
4-13
3rd down efficiency
7-13
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
284
Total Yards
298
216
Passing
18
15/23
Comp/Att
3/9
9.4
Yards per pass
2.0
68
Rushing
280
31
Rushing Attempts
53
2.2
Yards per rush
5.3
5-25
Penalties
4-35
2
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
28:53
Possession
31:07
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