Vanderbilt (3-6, 0-5 SEC) vs. Kentucky (6-3, 3-3 SEC)
Saturday, Nov. 12 • 11 a.m. CT
Kroger Field • Lexington, Ky. • SEC Network
• Vanderbilt is set to hit the road this weekend with a trip to Kentucky. The matchup with the Wildcats marks the Commodores’ final road contest of the 2022 campaign.
• Senior running back Ray Davis eclipsed the 100-yard mark rushing for the third time this season against South Carolina. He rushed for a career-high 167 yards on 20 carries, averaging 8.4 yards per carry. Davis has totaled 731 yards on the ground this season, which ranks fourth in the SEC.
• Sophomore wideout Quincy Skinner Jr. posted a career-day against the Gamecocks. Skinner hauled in four catches for a personal-best 79 receiving yards. The Pompano Beach, Florida, native reeled in two touchdown grabs in the contest, becoming the second Commodore this season to record multiple receiving touchdowns in a single game.
• With 5.0 tackles for loss in the matchup at Missouri, senior defensive back Jaylen Mahoney matched the Vanderbilt single-game record for most tackles for loss in a game. He became the first Commodore to record 5.0 tackles for loss in a game since Steven Weatherly registered five against Tennessee in 2014.
• The Dores have scored three defensive touchdowns this year, which ranks first in the SEC and ties for fourth in the FBS. CJ Taylor has recorded two of Vandy’s three defensive scores this season, with fumble returns against both Hawai’i and Missouri.
• The Vanderbilt defense forced three turnovers against Missouri, recovering two fumbles and recording one interception. On the season, the Commodores have forced 13 turnovers which is tied for fourth in the SEC.
• Senior linebacker Anfernee Orji recorded a strong performance against the Tigers. He racked up a team-high tying 12 tackles, while recording 2.5 tackles for loss including 1.0 sack and a forced fumble. The Rockwall, Texas, native also registered his first career interception in the matchup.
• Mike Wright connected with Gamarion Carter for an 80-yard touchdown at Missouri. The touchdown pass marked the longest passing score for the Commodores since Jay Cutler connected with Brandon Smith for an 80-yard touchdown against Tennessee in 2004.
• Vanderbilt, LSU and Kansas State are the only three teams in the nation have that have three opponents ranked in the AP Top 10 at the time of game.
• The Commodores chose eight team captains for the 2022 campaign: Ethan Barr, Ben Bresnahan, Daevion Davis, Jaylen Mahoney, Elijah McAllister, Anfernee Orji, Gavin Schoenwald and Mike Wright. The captains were chosen by a vote of players and staff. Davis and McAllister serve as captains for the second consecutive year.
