LEXINGTON, Ky. — Vanderbilt football lost its fifth-consecutive game Saturday night, losing to No. 12 Kentucky 34-17.

It was a really solid start for Vanderbilt to begin the game. The Commodores were playing a classic Clark Lea type of game by controlling the game with the time of possession.

Vanderbilt struck first after being set up by a huge punt return from Martel Hight. The Commodores were able to begin their second possession on the Kentucky 20-yard line, but ended up having to settle for a field goal.

Vanderbilt was not done scoring, either. On its next possession, Vanderbilt went on a 16-play, 95-yard touchdown drive in nearly nine minutes to take a 10-0 lead early in the second quarter. On the play, Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis threw a touchdown to Jayvontay Conner.

Up two scores with under six minutes before halftime, Vanderbilt was controlling every aspect of the game.…