Kentucky moves into AP Top 10 after win over Vanderbilt
By Karyn Czar, Associated Press
October 26, 2026 at 7:24 AM EDT
Kentucky moved up to No. 9 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 8 in the USLBM Coaches Poll after a 34-17 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday.
The Wildcats improved to 7-1 overall and 5-1 in Southeastern Conference play. Kentucky climbed three spots in the AP poll from No. 12 and four places in the coaches poll.
Kentucky enters its bye week before traveling to face No. 16 Tennessee on Nov. 7. The matchup will give the Wildcats another opportunity to strengthen their position in the SEC race and bolster their postseason résumé.
The Wildcats will look to maintain their momentum when they return to action against the Volunteers in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Kentucky enters its bye week before traveling to face No. 16 Tennessee on Nov. 7. The matchup will give the Wildcats another opportunity to strengthen their position in the SEC race and bolster their postseason résumé.
The Wildcats will look to maintain their momentum when they return to action against the Volunteers in Knoxville, Tennessee.