Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt: Numbers You Need to Know

Before the Big Blue Nation returns to Kroger Field for Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt, let’s dive into all of the stats, facts and numbers you need to know about the Wildcats and the Commodores.

1 — More tackle for DeAndre Square will put him in Kentucky’s illustrious 300-Tackle Club. Only four players in the 21st century and one other in the Mark Stoops era have reached this career milestone. The senior linebacker expected to play vs. Vanderbilt after he was sidelined against Missouri.

4.56 — Yards per carry the Vanderbilt defense is allowing this fall. Chris Rodriguez averages 4.92 yards per carry. Despite missing the first four games, he still ranks 9th in the SEC in total rushing yards.

6 — Straight wins by the Wildcats over Vanderbilt. Kentucky has a 13.5-point average margin of victory over the Commodores during the current win streak.

8 — Receiving touchdowns by Vanderbilt’s Will Sheppard, the second-most in the SEC. Kentucky’s Dane Key is just behind him with 5 receiving touchdowns.

9.1 — Passing yards the Vanderbilt defense allows per attempt. The Commodores’ have the worst pass defense in the SEC, allowing 314 yards through the air per game.

13 — Sacks by the Vanderbilt defense is the fewest in the SEC.

22 — More rushing yards for Chris Rodriguez will move him into No. 3 on the Wildcats’ career rushing list, surpassing the great Moe Williams.

35 — Times Will Levis has been sacked in 2022, more than any other QB in the SEC.

46.22 — Yards per punt by Vanderbilt’s Matthew Hayball. He is first in the SEC and ranks fifth nationally.

88.4 — Percent chance for a Kentucky win, according to ESPN FPI.

90 — Tackles by Anthony Orji, the most in the SEC. The Vanderbilt linebacker ranks 12th nationally.

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