Vanderbilt aims to ride momentum of Alabama upset into another SEC victory at well-rested Kentucky

By The Associated Press The Associated Press

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates the team's 40-35 win over No. 1 Alabama after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/George Walker IV]

Giant-killers Vanderbilt and Kentucky meet in SEC play with a spot in the AP Top 25 rankings possibly on the line for the winner. Both teams received votes for this week’s poll coming off big wins. Vanderbilt ended an 0-60 drought against AP Top-five teams by upsetting No. 1 Alabama 40-35 last week. Kentucky is well-rested with an open date following the Wildcats’ upset of then-No. 6 Mississippi on Sept. 28. The last time the Commodores won consecutive SEC games was in 2022 when they won at Kentucky before beating Florida.