Midweek Madness

Can Kentucky bounce back after the loss to Texas A&M

Well another day, another midweek madness for yeah, I'm running out of interesting things to say in the beginning of these things so from now on I will just dive right into it.

Kentucky 
2018 Record: 5-1 (Lost to Texas A&M)


Kentucky is more of a run first, pass second kind of offense, and it has shown as they are averaging 228 yds/gm on the ground with a modest 145 yds/gm through the air. The key players to watch on this explosive Kentucky run game will be Benjamin Snell Jr. who is averaging a modest 120 yds/gm with 8 TD's overall, as well as Asim Rose who is averaging just under 40 with 39 yds/gm with 4 TD's. The passing game is led by Terry Wilson who is averaging 117 yds/gm with 3 TD's and 5 INT's with a passing rate of 66%.
Vandy is not too bad on defense, but they can certainly improve. the are allowing 183 yds/gm on the run, but are giving up 240 yds/gm through the air. I can see Kentucky's run game to struggle a tiny bit, but with them giving up so many passing yards, I can see Wilson throwing a few more yards against the Commodores.

Vanderbilt 
2018 Record: 3-4 (Lost to Florida)


Vandy has a overall balanced defense with a slight emphasis on the pass averaging 238 yds/gm through the air and 152 yds/gm on the ground. The key player to watch on offense will be Kyle Shurmer averaging 233 yds/gm with 11 TD's and 5 INT's with a passing rate of 58% which is not great.
The Wildcats have a good pass rush as the allow 185 yds/gm and stifle the run game with 120 yds/gm. This will hurt Vandy's pass game as Kentucky can and will get pressure on Shurmer, and with his passing rate low, I would expect to see a lot of incomplete balls and some INT's here or there as well as some sacks if Kentucky manages to pressure him. and with the run game not being Vandy's strong suit, it will just get worst with this Kentucky D-line.

Verdict

Vandy might give Kentucky a run for their money but, with what I'm seeing stat wise, the Commodores just don't have the fire to keep up with Kentucky. I will say that it could be close but the Wildcats pull away for the victory.