Kentucky Wildcats 45–28 Vanderbilt Commodores: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2023

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 45–28 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Kentucky Wildcats 45, Vanderbilt Commodores 28.

Game summary

Kentucky Wildcats rolled past Vanderbilt Commodores 45–28 in Week 4 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Ken Seals (Vanderbilt) — 42.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.65 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ray Davis — 78.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Barion Brown — 4 rec, 105.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kentucky (-0.003/play) vs Vanderbilt (-0.244/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kentucky Wildcats	12	3	6	6	45
Vanderbilt Commodores	6	9	3	18	28

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UKKentucky Wildcats

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 15

VANVanderbilt Commodores

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kentucky
Q1TD
JMJuTahn McClain
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
JuTahn McClain rushes 36 yards for a touchdown
Vanderbilt
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Interception returned for a touchdown
Kentucky
Q1TD
RDRay Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Ray Davis rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
15-6
Field goal good from 27 yards
Vanderbilt
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
15-9
Field goal good from 41 yards
Vanderbilt
Q2TD
SASedrick Alexander
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Sedrick Alexander rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Vanderbilt
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
15-18
Field goal good from 32 yards
Kentucky
Q3TD
RDRay Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Ray Davis rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Kentucky
Q4TD
DKDane Key
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Devin Leary pass to Dane Key for a touchdown (22 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q4TD
PSPatrick Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Patrick Smith rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Vanderbilt
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Interception returned for a touchdown
Vanderbilt
Q4TD
KJKamrean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-36
Ken Seals pass to Kamrean Johnson for a touchdown (10 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Ken Seals (Vanderbilt) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.65 EPA/play +4.53 EPA
Devin Leary (Kentucky) — 187.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -5.05 EPA
AJ Swann (Vanderbilt) — 187.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -10.70 EPA

Rushing

Ray Davis (Kentucky) — 78.0 yds · 2 TD +0.13 EPA
Patrick Smith (Vanderbilt) — 36.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA
Sedrick Alexander (Vanderbilt) — 37.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA

Receiving

Barion Brown (Kentucky) — 4 rec · 105.0 yds +1.91 EPA
Dane Key (Kentucky) — 3 rec · 44.0 yds +1.39 EPA
Logan Kyle (Vanderbilt) — 3 rec · 37.0 yds +0.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ken Seals	Vanderbilt	7	57.1%	42	1	+0.65	+4.53
Devin Leary	Kentucky	29	48.3%	187	1	-0.17	-5.05
AJ Swann	Vanderbilt	38	42.1%	187	0	-0.28	-10.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kentucky	Vanderbilt
Plays	59	72
EPA / play	-0.003	-0.244
Total EPA	-0.19	-17.54
Success rate	35.6%	37.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.174	-0.455
Rush EPA / play	+0.162	+0.155
Yards	353	403

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Vanderbilt	4	11	-2.55	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	6	53	+3.53	Rush TD
Q1	Vanderbilt	3	48	-5.53	Touchdown
Q1	Vanderbilt	3	1	-3.03	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	2	12	-0.90	Interception
Q1	Vanderbilt	3	3	-1.94	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	5	69	+4.51	Rush TD
Q1	Vanderbilt	6	13	-2.14	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	3	9	-0.73	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	3	7	-1.71	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	12	74	+1.13	Field goal
Q2	Vanderbilt	4	29	-1.07	Field goal
Q2	Kentucky	3	0	-0.99	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	6	44	+4.40	Rush TD
Q2	Kentucky	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Kentucky	3	0	-3.52	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.74 EPA)
Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.49 EPA)
Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Ken Seals pass to Kamrean Johnson for a touchdown (10 yards) (+4.99 EPA)
Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Devin Leary pass intercepted (-4.49 EPA)
Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Ray Davis rushes for 38 yards (2nd & 22) (+4.19 EPA)
Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Devin Leary pass to Barion Brown for 55 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.88 EPA)
Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · JuTahn McClain rushes 36 yards for a touchdown (+3.78 EPA)
Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Penalty (3rd & 15) (+3.47 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (45–28) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Ken Seals (Vanderbilt) — 42.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Kentucky at -0.003 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Kentucky Wildcats vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Kentucky Wildcats 45, Vanderbilt Commodores 28 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 45–28.

Where can I find the Kentucky Wildcats vs Vanderbilt Commodores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520274.

Who led Kentucky Wildcats vs Vanderbilt Commodores in passing?

Ken Seals (Vanderbilt) led passers with 42.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kentucky Wildcats at Vanderbilt Commodores in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.