Despite a fantastic start to the 2026 season for the Kentucky Wildcats, they did not take the Vanderbilt Commodores lightly coming into the weekend. In the end, Vandy gave them a good battle early on, and led 10-0 at one point, but Kentucky finally got going, and ended up dominating the remainder of the game, winning it 34-17.
The Wildcats offense was balance with 173 yards on the ground, and 203 through the air. Kenny Minchey was solid once again, and played a clean game with no turnovers. Meanwhile, Kentucky forced Vanderbilt into giving it up twice, continuing what has been a strength of the team.
On the other side of the ball, safety Ty Bryant added another interception to his total, while teammate Jordan Castell led the Wildcats with 8 tackles.
Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace kept his terrific season going as well, recording another sack.
Slow start not withstanding, it was a good day for Big Blue Nation. As always, after the win, fans took to social media to celebrate. Here are some of the best posts from X.
Kentucky wins it
Walk the plank 😼 pic.twitter.com/cRpSJRPx97
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 25, 2026
Ty Bryant is a baller
FINALLY LOOK WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU COVER THE MIDDLE
— Drew Martin (@Andrew_Martin65) October 25, 2026
Ty Bryant is hands down the best safety in the SEC and is playing at an all American level
TY BRYANT I LOVE YOU
— Big Blue Evan (@BigBlueEvan87) October 25, 2026
Ty Bryant is elite.
— ... (@Zachry49) October 25, 2026
Kenny Minchey praise
kenny minchey heisman. who says no
— kylie (@thighstappen) October 25, 2026
Kenny Minchey For H3ISMAN!!!!
— WildcatSportsHQ (@WildcatSportsHQ) October 25, 2026
Happy Kentucky fans
Awesome game! We are UK! 💙🤍#BBN
— Big Blue Sass (@BigBlueSass) October 25, 2026
Kentucky Number 1 in the sec… in football. I like it. #BBN
— Malachi Moreno Enthusiast (@_CCE_) October 25, 2026
Surely the studs must be getting a stomach-ache by now… #BBN
— Jackson Brown (@jbuk14) October 25, 2026
I’m glad I had 0 service in the stadium in the first quarter because I would’ve said some crazy statements.
— Popetimistic (@rcm11bbn) October 25, 2026
Good win. Great rally. Get healthy. #BBN
Will Stein for Prez 😤🔥 #BBN
— Landon Hale, D.C. (@HaleYeah3) October 25, 2026
How about those SEC leading Cats!?! Not bad for a team that was picked 14th in our league! Keep it going guys! The #BBN is behind you! These November games will be the most meaningful in my lifetime!!
— Mike Jones (@mbjones74) October 25, 2026
7-1!!! If this is a dream don’t wake me up. #BBN
— Kyle (@KyleNewsomeBBN) October 25, 2026
Kentucky 7-1….. 5-1 in the SEC…. 1st place in the SEC….. I think that’s good! 😂😂😂 LETS GO!!!!! #BBN
— Cooper Harris (@unclecoop) October 25, 2026
What an incredible final 3 quarters. Excited to be welcomed to the Top 10 next week! #BBN
— Jordan Abrams (@jordodavid) October 25, 2026
And finally...we are all Willie Rodriguez
If I had a son, I'd change his name to Willie Rodriguez. Heck, if I had a pet, I'd rename them Willie Rodriguez.#BBN
— MicheleGolfsALot (@ForeverBigBlue) October 25, 2026
This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Best social media reactions to Kentucky beating Vanderbilt
