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Kentucky moves into AP Top 10 after win over Vanderbilt

UK Coach Will Stein celebrates a win over Vanderbilt on October 24, 2026, at Kroger Field.
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UK Coach Will Stein celebrates a win over Vanderbilt on October 24, 2026, at Kroger Field.

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.

Karyn Czar has been a journalist with WUKY since 2013 and is currently the Assistant News Director. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and brings more than 30 years of broadcast experience to NPR. Karyn's work has been recognized with numerous Associated Press, Kentucky Broadcaster Association, Public Media Journalist, and Edward R. Murrow awards throughout her career.