Kentucky Wildcats 17–45 Vanderbilt Commodores: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2025

Quick answer

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Kentucky Wildcats 45–17 in Week 13, 2025. Final score: Kentucky Wildcats 17, Vanderbilt Commodores 45.

Game summary

Vanderbilt Commodores dominated Kentucky Wildcats 45–17 in Week 13 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 181.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +3.73 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Diego Pavia — 6.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Tre Richardson — 3 rec, 142.0 yds.
EPA edge: Vanderbilt (+0.136/play) vs Kentucky (+0.042/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kentucky Wildcats	0	3	0	12	17
Vanderbilt Commodores	3	18	18	6	45

Scoring Map

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

UKKentucky Wildcats

+3OPP 22

+3OPP 30

OPP EZ

VANVanderbilt Commodores

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Vanderbilt
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 39 yards
Vanderbilt
Q2TD
TRTre Richardson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Diego Pavia pass to Tre Richardson for a touchdown (71 yards)
Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 47 yards
Vanderbilt
Q2TD
TRTre Richardson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-15
Diego Pavia pass to Tre Richardson for a touchdown (56 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q2TD
TRTre Richardson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-21
Diego Pavia pass to Tre Richardson for a touchdown (15 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q3TD
JSJunior Sherrill
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-27
Diego Pavia pass to Junior Sherrill for a touchdown (7 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q3TD
DPDiego Pavia
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-33
Diego Pavia rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Vanderbilt
Q3TD
RHRichie Hoskins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-39
Diego Pavia pass to Richie Hoskins for a touchdown (32 yards)
Kentucky
Q4TD
JHJ.J. Hester
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-39
Cutter Boley pass to J.J. Hester for a touchdown (41 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-45
Kickoff
Kentucky
Q4TD
FFFred Farrier II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-45
Cutter Boley pass to Fred Farrier II for a touchdown (9 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 181.0 yds · 5 TD · +3.73 EPA/play +18.66 EPA
Cutter Boley (Kentucky) — 50.0 yds · 2 TD · +5.64 EPA/play +11.29 EPA
) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 D.Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 258.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +2.15 EPA

Rushing

Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 6.0 yds · 1 TD +2.50 EPA

Receiving

Tre Richardson (Vanderbilt) — 3 rec · 142.0 yds +4.80 EPA
#0 J.Sherrill caught at Vandy32 (Vanderbilt) — 2 rec · 28.0 yds +0.94 EPA
J.J. Hester (Kentucky) — 1 rec · 41.0 yds +6.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Diego Pavia	Vanderbilt	5	100.0%	181	5	+3.73	+18.66
Cutter Boley	Kentucky	2	100.0%	50	2	+5.64	+11.29
) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 D.Pavia	Vanderbilt	24	79.2%	258	0	+0.09	+2.15
Shotgun #2 D.Pavia	Vanderbilt	11	81.8%	71	0	+0.19	+2.08
Huddle-Shotgun #19 B.Berlowitz	Vanderbilt	5	80.0%	55	0	-0.04	-0.19
No Huddle-Shotgun #19 B.Berlowitz	Vanderbilt	1	0.0%	-1	0	-0.87	-0.87

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kentucky	Vanderbilt
Plays	68	70
EPA / play	+0.042	+0.136
Total EPA	+2.88	+9.51
Success rate	36.8%	51.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.049	+0.394
Rush EPA / play	+0.023	-0.427
Yards	395	636

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kentucky	6	13	+2.13	Punt
Q1	Vanderbilt	14	68	-11.37	Field goal
Q1	Kentucky	3	5	-2.65	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	4	86	+6.53	Pass TD
Q2	Kentucky	3	0	-2.94	Ended
Q2	Vanderbilt	3	11	-1.54	Ended
Q2	Kentucky	6	8	-2.06	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	6	45	+0.56	Ended
Q2	Kentucky	5	33	-1.14	Interception
Q2	Vanderbilt	4	7	-1.70	Ended
Q2	Kentucky	3	4	-1.33	Field goal
Q2	Vanderbilt	3	75	+6.04	Pass TD
Q2	Kentucky	7	63	-2.32	Interception
Q2	Vanderbilt	1	15	+2.81	Pass TD
Q3	Vanderbilt	10	70	+4.65	Pass TD
Q3	Kentucky	3	6	-0.54	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 C.Boley pass intercepted (-7.58 EPA)
Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Cutter Boley pass to J.J. Hester for a touchdown (41 yards) (+6.26 EPA)
Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia pass to Tre Richardson for a touchdown (71 yards) (+6.08 EPA)
Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia pass to Tre Richardson for a touchdown (56 yards) (+5.52 EPA)
Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 C.Boley pass to #17 H.Gilmore IV caught at Vandy02 for 8 yards (4th & 2) (+5.2 EPA)
Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 C.Boley pass to #81 W.Rodriguez caught at Vandy46 for 20 yards (2nd & 10) (+5.07 EPA)
Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Cutter Boley pass to Fred Farrier II for a touchdown (9 yards) (+5.03 EPA)
Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 D.Pavia pass intercepted (-4.68 EPA)

Key takeaways

Vanderbilt Commodores controlled the final (45–17) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 181.0 yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: Vanderbilt at 0.136 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 17, Vanderbilt Commodores 45 in Week 13 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Vanderbilt Commodores won with a final score of 17–45.

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=401752782.

Who led Kentucky Wildcats vs Vanderbilt Commodores in passing?

Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) led passers with 181.0 yards and 5 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.