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No. 12 UK hosts struggling Vandy
- Story byMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
- No. 12 UK hosts struggling Vandy
No. 12 Kentucky will look to continue its recent winning ways when the Wildcats host Vanderbilt in a conference matchup Saturday at Kroger Field.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT on SEC Network.
UK (6-1, 4-1 SEC) enters on a five-game winning streak, including four straight victories against league opponents. The Cats last played in a 21-13 victory last week at Oklahoma, sparked by defense that forced four interceptions.
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UK's offense was paced by tight end Willie Rodriguez's two touchdown receptions from quarterback Kenny Minchey Jr. On the year, Minchey has thrown for 1,552 yards and 13 touchdowns with one interception.
Vanderbilt (3-4, 0-4) enters on a four-game losing skid following last week's 31-21 loss to Arkansas. Quarterback Jared Curtis leads Vandy with 1,242 passing yards and six touchdowns with seven interceptions.
"I think it's a really good football team," UK coach Will Stein said of Vanderbilt. "I don't think any of us in this room or this organization needs to be fooled by any type of record. Last time I checked, they embarrassed Kentucky last year."
The Commodores won the last meeting in a 45-17 rout last season in Nashville, though the Cats own the edge in the all-time series, 48-45-4.
