The above picture is of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the person who is the namesake for Vanderbilt University. I use this picture because it was taken the last time Vanderbilt was relevant in football. I kid, I kid. But seriously, the Wildcats and Commodores square off down in Nashville today at 12:21 p.m. EST on the SEC Network. Both teams need this victory badly to increase their chances at becoming bowl eligible. Here are some numbers and facts of interest headed into today’s game:
Various Records
- Kentucky’s overall record vs. Vanderbilt: 41-38-4 (.518) (8-2 in the last 10 meetings)
- Kentucky’s record vs. Vanderbilt in Nashville: 19-24-2 (.444) (6-4 in the last 10 meetings)
- Kentucky’s record vs. Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Stadium: 19-16-2 (.541)
- Kentucky’s record vs. Vanderbilt when both teams have the same record heading into the game: 1-11 (.083)
- Kentucky’s longest win streak against Vanderbilt: 6 games (1976-1981)
- Kentucky’s longest losing streak against Vanderbilt: 9 games (1896-1918)
- Kentucky’s most points scored against Vanderbilt: 56 points (2001)
- Kentucky’s fewest points scored against Vanderbilt: 0 points, done 16 times (most recently in 1968)
- Vanderbilt’s most points scored against Kentucky: 50 points (1897)
- Vanderbilt’s fewest points scored against Kentucky: 0 points, done 9 times (most recently in 1996)
- Kentucky’s largest margin of victory against Vanderbilt: 49 points, 1978 (Kentucky – 52 Vanderbilt – 3)
- Kentucky’s smallest margin of victory against Vanderbilt: 1 point, done 5 times, most recently in 2004 (Kentucky – 14 Vanderbilt – 13)
- Vanderbilt’s largest margin of victory against Kentucky: 50 points, 1897 (Vanderbilt – 50 Kentucky – 0)
- Vanderbilt’s smallest margin of victory against Kentucky: 1 points, done twice, most recently in 1970 (Vanderbilt – 18 Kentucky – 17)
- Kentucky’s most points scored in a loss against Vanderbilt: 29 points (1987)
- Kentucky’s fewest points scored in a win against Vanderbilt: 7 points (1956, 1962)
- Vanderbilt’s most points scored in a loss against Kentucky: 30 points (2001)
- Vanderbilt’s fewest points scored in a win against Kentucky: 5 points (1917)
- Most combined points scored in a Kentucky/Vanderbilt game: 86 points (2001)
- Fewest combined points scored in a Kentucky/Vanderbilt game: 0 points, done 3 times, most recently in 1963
Kentucky’s Top Individual Performances Against Vanderbilt
Passing
- 492 yards, Tim Couch (1998)
- 453 yards, Jared Lorenzen (2001)
- 450 yards, Andre’ Woodson (2006)
- 385 yards, Jared Lorenzen (2000)
- 322 yards, Bill Ransdell (1985)
Receiving
- 269 yards, Craig Yeast (1998)
- 171 yards, Keenan Burton (2006)
- 130 yards, Derek Smith (2001)
- 116 yards, Steve Parrish (1969)
- 114 yards, Rafael Little (2006)
- 114 yards, Howard Schnellenberger (1954)
- 113 yards, Derek Abney (2001)
- 108 yards, Dan Spanish (1966)
- 103 yards, Greg Wimberly (1980)
Rushing
- 238 yards, Ivy Joe Hunter (1986)
- 224 yards, Artose Pinner (2002)
- 198 yards, Rafael Little (2005)
- 170 yards, Randall Cobb (2010)
- 151 yards, Al Baker (1990)
- 145 yards, Derrick Locke (2010)
- 144 yards, Derrick Locke (2009)
- 135 yards, George Adams (1983)
- 135 yards, George Adams (1982)
- 133 yards, Mark Higgs (1987)
- 133 yards, Rodger Bird (1965)
- 132 yards, Rafael Little (2006)
- 132 yards, Derrick Logan (1996)
- 128 yards, Mark Higgs (1984)
- 125 yards, Chris Jones (1979)
- 118 yards, Derrick Ramsey (1976)
- 113 yards, Sonny Collins (1972)
- 111 yards, Derrick Ramsey (1977)
- 109 yards, Arliss Beach (2003)
- 105 yards, Lawrence Lee (1981)
- 103 yards, Roger Gann (1969)
- Longest rushing play: 84 yards, Mark Higgs (1984)
- Longest passing play: 80 yards, Dusty Bonner to Quentin McCord (1999)
- Longest made field goal: 50 yards, Joey Worley (1984)
- Longest punt return: 87 yards, Andy Molls (1981)
- Longest kickoff return: 97 yards, Craig Yeast (1997)
Vanderbilt’s Top Individual Performances Against Kentucky
Passing
- 446 yards, Chris Nickson (2006)
- 441 yards, Greg Zolman (2001)
- 395 yards, Jay Cutler (2005)
- 347 yards, Kurt Page (1984)
- 345 yards, Kurt Page (1983)
Receiving
- 220 yards, Earl Bennett (2006)
- 204 yards, Dan Stricker (2001)
- 169 yards, Carl Parker (1987)
- 147 yards, Keith Edwards (1984)
- 146 yards, Chuck Scott (1983)
- 144 yards, Tavarus Hogans (1999)
- 119 yards, Everett Crawford (1985)
- 113 yards, Chuck Scott (1984)
- 110 yards, George Smith (2005)
- 110 yards, Corey Harris (1989)
- 105 yards, Martin Cox (1976)
- 102 yards, Rodney Williams (2001)
Rushing
- 171 yards, Carlos Thomas (1990)
- 157 yards, Corey Harris (1991)
- 137 yards, Jermaine Johnson (1995)
- 129 yards, Jay Cutler (2003)
- 119 yards, Carl Woods (1983)
- 118 yards, Chris Nickson (2008)
- 117 yards, Tom Moore (1959)
- 113 yards, Everett Crawford (1985)
- 111 yards, Kwane Doster (2002)
- 109 yards, Jermaine Johnson (1994)
- 107 yards, Marcus Wilson (1991)
- 105 yards, Kennard Reeves (2010)
- 101 yards, Eric Jones (1987)
- 101 yards, Jamie O’Rourke (1971)
- Longest punt return: 88 yards, Lee Nalley (1948)
- Longest kickoff return: 96 yards, Jimmy Williams (1998)
- Longest made field goal: 53 yards, Ricky Anderson (1984)
- Longest punt: 78 yards, Barry Burton (1975)
- Longest interception return: 54 yards, Phil King (1957)
Team-By-Team Statistical Comparison (Ranking Out Of 120 FBS Teams)
- Rushing Offense: Kentucky – 137 ypg (79th) Vanderbilt – 157.89 ypg (60th)
- Passing Offense: Kentucky – 143.44 ypg (111th) Vanderbilt – 168.67 ypg (106th)
- Total Offense: Kentucky – 280.44 ypg (117th) Vanderbilt – 326.56 ypg (103rd)
- Scoring Offense: Kentucky – 18 ppg (114th) Vanderbilt – 24.78 ppg (82nd)
- Rushing Defense: Kentucky – 196.56 ypg (100th) Vanderbilt – 133 ypg (44th)
- Passing Defense: Kentucky – 193.56 ypg (28th) Vanderbilt – 207.56 ypg (41st)
- Total Defense: Kentucky – 390.11 ypg (70th) Vanderbilt – 340.56 ypg (30th)
- Scoring Defense: Kentucky – 25.78 ppg (57th) Vanderbilt – 23.11 ppg (T-40th)
- Net Punting: Kentucky – 39.65 ypp (16th) Vanderbilt – 37.4 ypp (45th)
- Punt Returns: Kentucky – 1.81 ypr (117th) Vanderbilt – 6.81 ypr (74th)
- Kickoff Returns: Kentucky – 19.94 ypr (92nd) Vanderbilt – 22.49 ypr (47th)
- Turnover Margin: Kentucky – -.22 topg (74th) Vanderbilt – +.33 topg (39th)
- Sacks: Kentucky – 1.56 spg (81st) Vanderbilt – 2 spg (T-49th)
- Tackles For Loss: Kentucky – 5 tflpg (83rd) Vanderbilt – 7 tflpg (27th)
- Sacks Allowed: Kentucky – 2.89 spg (105th) Vanderbilt – 2.44 spg (T-87th)
Players In The FBS Top 50
- Interceptions: Danny Trevathan, Kentucky – .44 ipg (T-12th), Casey Hayward, Vanderbilt – .56 ipg (T-6th), Trey Wilson, Vanderbilt – .33 ipg (T-41st)
- Punting: Ryan Tydlacka, Kentucky – 43.98 ypp (17th), Richard Kent, Vanderbilt – 41.74 ypp (40th)
- Kickoff Returns: Andre Hal, Vanderbilt – 24.44 ypr (47th)
- Tackles: Danny Trevathan, Kentucky – 12.33 tpg (5th), Winston Guy, Kentucky – 10.33 tpg (T-16th)
- Tackles For Loss: Winston Guy, Kentucky – 1.22 tflpg (T-38th), Rob Lohr, Vanderbilt – 1.28 tflpg (T-27th), Tim Fugger, Vanderbilt – 1.22 tflpg (T-38th)