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Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt game thread and pregame reading

The Cats play with heavy hearts as Vanderbilt comes to Lexington.

By TJ Barnett

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The Kentucky Wildcats (2-4) take on the Vanderbilt Commodores (0-5) in Lexington at noon EST on the SEC Network. You can stream the game online at Watch ESPN or with a free trial of fuboTV.

Before we get into the game, we want to wish our condolences to the family of the late offensive line coach John Schlarman, as he passed away Thursday after a two-year battle with cancer. He has done a lot for this team on and off the field, and I’m sure the school will continue to honor him throughout the rest of the season. This game is for him.

As for the game itself, it’s a big one for the Cats. They will more than likely finish the season under .500 with bouts against Alabama and Florida on the horizon, but in order to make a bowl this season, they’ll need a win in at least this game and more than likely against the Gamecocks to end the year.

Their chances seem high to win, as they opened as 17-point favorites. The Commodores have had a very bad season, but they were competitive in last week’s seven-point loss at Mississippi State.

We’re still not sure who will get the start at QB, but you can probably expect both quarterbacks to play and have a couple drives.

Are you ready!? Check out some pregame reads before the action starts.

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