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Kentucky falls to Vanderbilt: 4 things to know and postgame banter

The Kentucky Wildcats returned to the top 25 this week and returned home on Saturday for a matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores.

It was a very ugly performance from the Cats, and it cost them dearly, as Vanderbilt ended their 26-game SEC losing streak in Lexington with a 24-21 win.

Here are 4 things to know.

Run Defense Struggles

Vanderbilt found offensive success by pounding the ball on the ground as the first and only touchdown of the first half came on a 59-yard QB keeper.

The Commodores were able to rack up 129 rushing yards in the first half averaging 7.