What channel is the Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky game on tonight (10/12/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel for College Football Week 7

The Vanderbilt Commodores, led by quarterback Diego Pavia, will face the Kentucky Wildcats, led by quarterback Brock Vandagriff, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, October 12, 2024 (10/12/24).

How to watch: Fans can watch the game for free through a trial of DirecTV Stream or fuboTV. You can also watch the show with a Sling TV subscription.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: NCAA Football, Week 7

WHO: Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024

Where: Kroger Field

Time: 7:45 p.m. ET

TV: SEC Network

Live stream: fuboTV (free trial), DirecTV stream (free trial)

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Here’s a preview capsule via Associated Press:

Vanderbilt (3-2, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) at Kentucky (3-2, 1-2), Saturday, 7:45 p.m. ET (SEC Network)

BetMGM college football odds: Kentucky at 13 1/2.

Series record: Kentucky leads 49-43-4.

What is at stake?

A spot in the AP Top 25 may be at stake for the winner. Both Kentucky and Vanderbilt received votes in this week’s poll due to their big victories. Vanderbilt ended a 0-60 losing streak against top-five teams in the AP by defeating top-ranked Alabama 40-35 last week. Kentucky is rested after surprising the then-No. 6 Mississippi on September 28th. The last time the Commodores won consecutive SEC games was in 2022, when they won at Kentucky and then beat Florida.

Key match

Vanderbilt’s offense could get a lot of attention thanks to the swagger and confidence of its quarterback. The Commodores rank fourth with an average of 33.5 points in SEC games, while their overall average of 37.6 points ranks fifth. The 40 points they scored on ‘Bama were their second-highest point total this season. Ole Miss was Kentucky’s first opponent to pass for more than 300 yards (353), but the Wildcats held the nation’s best offense in points, yards and passes to just 17 points and 262 passing yards.

Players to watch

Vanderbilt’s QB Diego Pavia. The reigning Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year not only plays with a big chip on his shoulder, he also gives his teammates confidence by finding the open receiver or crack to run through. Pavia is the reason Vanderbilt ranks 22nd nationally in scoring at 37.6 points per game. He completed 80% of his passes against the Tide for 252 yards and two touchdowns.

Kentucky WR Dane Key caught 15 passes for 245 yards and a touchdown in the last two games, including eight receptions for 105, a career-best mark that helped the Wildcats beat Ole Miss. The junior from Lexington had a career-best 145 yards on seven catches in a 41-6 win over Ohio. Key’s team-high 369 yards on 23 catches ranks seventh among SEC receivers and he is ninth all-time in program history with 1,524 yards.

Facts & Figures

The visitor has won the last two matches. Vanderbilt won 24-21 in Lexington in 2022. … Vanderbilt held the ball for 42 minutes against Alabama, had a season-high 26 first downs and converted 12 of 18 third downs. … Eli Stowers, a converted quarterback, led the ‘Dores with six catches for 113 yards against Alabama and leads SEC tight ends with 333 yards. … Kentucky ILB D’Eryk Jackson has a team-high 26 tackles and made at least one stop in the last 27 of 28 contests. … Barion Brown and Key each surpassed 100 career catches this season.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)

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