Total Yards
Vanderbilt266
Kentucky413
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Kentucky at Vanderbilt
Nov 14, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 11
Away
Kentucky
SEC
Final Score
34 - 17
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Passing Yards
Vanderbilt170
Kentucky177
Rushing Yards
Vanderbilt96
Kentucky236
Turnovers
Vanderbilt1
Kentucky1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature39°F
Wind5 mph NW
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Vanderbilt30:14
Kentucky29:46
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Game Story
Kentucky beats Vanderbilt 34-17
Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 34-17 in Week 11 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 413-266 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 34-17. Will Levis pass complete to Wan'Dale Robinson for 6 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 413 total yards, 236 rushing yards, and 177 passing yards. Vanderbilt finished with 266 total yards, including 96 on the ground and 170 through the air.
Kentucky converted 3-9 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Kentucky led 31-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matt Ruffolo 32 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to Wan'Dale Robinson for 6 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 7-0 over Vanderbilt).
Field Goal Good
Joseph Bulovas 48 yd FG GOOD (Vanderbilt led 3-7 over Kentucky).
Interception Return Touchdown
Ken Seals pass intercepted for a TD Jalen Geiger return for 31 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Vanderbilt led 3-21 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to Izayah Cummings for 22 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 14-3 over Vanderbilt).
Field Goal Good
Matt Ruffolo 25 yd FG GOOD (Kentucky led 31-3 over Vanderbilt).
Rushing Touchdown
Chris Rodriguez Jr. run for 5 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 28-3 over Vanderbilt).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-17
Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt.
Total yards
413-266
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
236
Kentucky averaged 6.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
177
Kentucky averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-9
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Vanderbilt's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Vanderbilt | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 266 | 413 |
| Passing Yards | 170 | 177 |
| Rushing Yards | 96 | 236 |
| First Downs | 16 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 3-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-31 | 4-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-29 | 14-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 30:14 | 29:46 |