With a 6-1 record halfway through the season, Kentucky football's playoff hopes were alive entering Saturday's game against Vandy. The Wildcats needed to avoid a loss to the Commodores, who were coming in winless in the SEC and looking to spoil someone's season, as it would be a big hit to their resume and hurt playoff chances with the schedule they have left.

In the first half, time of possession was not in favor of the Wildcats. Kentucky's offense could not get going early as its first two drives resulted in quick three-and-outs. Halfway through the first half, Vandy had the ball for 17:34 compared to just 3:23 for the Wildcats. That led to multiple scoring opportunities for the Commodores, who took advantage and grabbed a 10-0 lead. Kentucky's offense finally was able to get going in the second quarter. After having just six plays to show for themselves, Kenny Minchey found his rhythm and led Kentucky to its first score of the game, making it 10-7.…