Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt: By the numbers

SEC football takes place under the bright lights of Kroger Field. Before the action between Kentucky and Vanderbilt begins at 7:45 p.m. EST on the SEC Network, here are some facts, stats and numbers you need to know about the matchup.

0 – Interceptions thrown this season by Diego Pavia. The Vanderbilt quarterback had 15 seasons in his final two seasons at New Mexico State.

3 – Point win for Vanderbilt on their final trip to Kroger Field. The 24-21 win in 2022 is their only win in the last eight meetings in the series. Maxwell Hairston had a pair of pick sixes in the Nashville game last year.

13 – Missed snaps in three SEC games for Deone Walker. The powerful defensive lineman leads the Kentucky defense with 11 pressures and nine quarterback hurries.

15 – Receptions in the last two games for the Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key. He had consecutive 100-yard receiving games for the first time in his career.

17.8 – Chaos rate for Kentucky's defense, second best in the country. That means the Wildcats force turnovers, pass breakups or tackles for a loss about once every fifth game.

25.6 – Points per game for Vanderbilt opponents, 84th in the FBS.

30 – Percentage of time Kentucky opponents convert on third down, which ranks 14th nationally.

57 – Yard field goal hit by Vanderbilt placekicker Brock Taylor in Missouri, a career long. Taylor has three rushing for 50 yards this fall.

60 – Losses and zero wins for Vanderbilt against top-five opponents until a 40-35 win over Alabama last week.

60 – First downs allowed by Kentucky’s defense this season. It ranks top of the SEC and second nationally.

78.2 – Rushing yards per game by Kentucky opponents, ranked sixth nationally. The Wildcats also rank fourth in run defense success rate.

109 – Years ago, Kentucky played its first homecoming game, a 6-0 win over Tennessee. The Wildcats have played eight of their last nine homecoming games.

244.2 – Yards per game by Kentucky opponents, fifth nationally.

333 – Vanderbilt's receiving yards Eli Stowersthe most receiving yards by a tight end in the SEC this fall. He has 25 receptions in five games.

Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt: How to watch and listen

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