Early opponent analysis: Vanderbilt

Kentucky (2-1, 0-1) returns from a bye last week to host Vanderbilt (1-3, 0-2) Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington.

Here’s an early overview of the Commodores as we start to look toward Saturday.

VANDERBILT COMMODORES TEAM LEADERS

Passing: Stephen Rivers, 246 yards
Rushing: Ralph Webb, 378 yards
Receiving: Steven Scheu, 181 yards
Tackles: Nigel Bowden, 27 tackles
Interceptions: N/A (Vandy has not intercepted a pass this season)
Sacks: Caleb Azubike, 4 sacks

VANDERBILT COMMODORES TEAM RANKINGS

Scoring Offense: 19.5 points per game (No. 113)
Scoring Defense: 39.3 points per game (No. 115)
Pass Offense: 164.3 yards per game (No. 111)
Pass Defense: 267.3 yards per game (No. 101)
Rush Offense: 119.3 yards per game (No. 105)
Rush Defense: 156 yards per game (No. 71)

Ethan Levine

A former newspaper reporter who has roamed the southeastern United States for years covering football and eating way too many barbecue ribs, if there is such a thing.