Vanderbilt Notes

Jared Curtis delivers a 34-yard touchdown strike to Ja’Cory Thomas on fourth down as Vanderbilt cuts the deficit to four. It is Thomas’ second receiving score this season, and his third straight game with at least three catches.

Vanderbilt scores on its first drive of the second half, marking the first time this season Kentucky has given up points on the opening drive coming out of halftime.

Jared Curtis connects with Jayvontay Conner on a 3-yard pass and catch to increase the Vanderbilt lead to 10-0. It is Conner’s first receiving touchdown as a Commodore.

Brock Taylor converts from 30 yards out to give Vanderbilt an early 3-0 lead. Taylor is now 7-of-9 on field goal attempts this season.

Edwin Kolenge moves to 2.5 sacks this season. It is the 16th sack as a team for the Vanderbilt defense, who has generated a sack in seven of its eight total games.

Ja’Cory Thomas has tied his season-high with three receptions tonight, and he is currently four yards away from matching his season-high in receiving yards.

Bryan Longwell has recorded 10 total tackles tonight, making him the first Commodore defender to reach double-digit tackles in a game this season.

Nick Rinaldi has recorded a season-high nine total tackles tonight, his most in a single game since December 27, 2024. He is one away from tying his career-high.

Ricardo Jones recorded two pass breakups tonight against Arkansas, matching his total from the first six games of the season combined.

At 2,080 yards (currently), Junior Sherrill moves into eighth on the career receiving yards list.

Makhilyn Young ties it up 21-21 with a 3-yard rushing score. It is Young’s second touchdown on the ground this season.

Maurice Veney posts his longest career reception at 45 yards.

Bryan Longwell logged his first pass breakup since the Sept. 13, 2025 against South Carolina.

Mason Lewis has recorded a pass breakup (PBU) in back-to-back games and three of his last four contests.

Nick Rinaldi earns his first TFL in SEC play this season.

Tonight's game marks the fifth time this season Vanderbilt defense has produced multiple TFLs in a game.

Jared Curtis finds Junior Sherrill in the end zone for a 24-yard touchdown. Sherrill now moves into a tie for eighth on the Vanderbilt career receiving touchdowns list with 17.

Junior Sherrill extends his streak to 44 straight games with a reception, which remains the longest active streak in the FBS.

Bryan Longwell has recorded a tackle in his 44th straight game, tying him for the third-longest streak in program history.

Sedrick Alexander punches it in from four yards out to give Vanderbilt a 7-0 lead over Arkansas. It is Alexander’s fifth rushing touchdown of the season and the 26th of his career.