Cornerback Maxwell Hairston had a pair of pick-6s, Ray Davis rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns and Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 45-28 on Saturday in an SEC opener for both teams. After starting the season with three home victories over nonconference opponents, Kentucky began its SEC schedule with its first road win. The Wildcats (4-0, 1-0) started strong, scoring three first quarter touchdowns, two on offense as well as a 29-yard pick six by Hairston.
If you re about to begin a stretch of eight consecutive games against Southeastern Conference opponents, Vanderbilt is the SEC team you want to play, even on the road.
Line: Kentucky by 13 1/2 according to FanDuel Sportsbook. This is the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams with Kentucky on the road after three non-conference home games. Kentucky is looking to avenge last year's 24-22 home loss to Vanderbilt.
Jose Pizano made a 36-yard field goal with five seconds left Saturday to give UNLV a 40-37 victory over Vanderbilt in a wild fourth quarter. The winning kick was set up when Rebels backup quarterback Jayden Maiava completed a 48-yard pass to Ricky White to Vanderbilt's 18-yard line. Vanderbilt (2-2) trailed 30-17 in the fourth quarter, but rallied to tie it before both teams traded touchdowns in the final 2:23.
Vanderbilt (2-1) at UNLV (1-1), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network) Line: Vanderbilt by 4 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: UNLV leads 1-0.