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Pavia Sets Vanderbilt Passing Record as Commodores Rout Kentucky 45-17 on Senior Day

Vanderbilt's CFP path now hinges on winning at Tennessee next week.

Overview

  • Vanderbilt moved to 9-2 and finished 7-0 at home, securing its first nine-win regular season since 1915.
  • Diego Pavia threw for a school-record 484 yards with five touchdown passes, added 48 rushing yards, and scored once on the ground.
  • Tre Richardson caught six passes for 159 yards and three touchdowns as the Commodores amassed 622 total yards.
  • The victory keeps Vanderbilt in the College Football Playoff conversation, with hopes dependent on a road win at Tennessee and favorable results elsewhere.
  • Kentucky fell to 5-6 and must beat Louisville to become bowl eligible, with QB Cutter Boley briefly exiting after a hit before returning.