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Ivory CoastKentucky Gets Baxter Back but Loses Anderson for Vanderbilt
CJ Baxter returns for Kentucky against Vanderbilt on Saturday, but receiver Nic Anderson has been ruled out.
Baxter cleared to play
Kentucky gets a major boost to its backfield this weekend against Vanderbilt. Running back CJ Baxter is set to return to the field on Saturday after missing time. Baxter had been sidelined during the Wildcats' win against Oklahoma last weekend because of an injury.
His return became clear when he was removed from the SEC availability report on Thursday. That move signals that the team's top ground threat is ready for game action again. The former Texas transfer leads Kentucky in rushing this season. Over the course of the campaign, Baxter has produced 484 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. Having him back gives the offense its leading rusher for this conference game.
Anderson sidelined for the matchup
While the ground attack gets Baxter back, the passing game will take a hit. Wide receiver Nic Anderson has been downgraded to out for Saturday's game.
Anderson is another key transfer who joined the program after previous stops at Oklahoma and LSU. He has established himself as an important part of the receiving room this season. Currently, Anderson ranks third on the team in receptions with 17 catches. He is also third on the squad in receiving yards, racking up 197 yards so far. His absence leaves the Wildcats without one of their top receiving targets against Vanderbilt.
Strong turnaround under Stein
The Wildcats have emerged as one of the biggest surprises across college football this year. Under first year head coach Will Stein, the team has mounted an impressive run through the early months of the schedule.
Before the season began, voters projected Kentucky to finish 14th in the SEC. Stein and his players have completely altered that narrative. The team currently holds a 6-1 record and sits in a tie for first place in the conference standings. The strong start has also earned the Wildcats national respect, pushing them up to the No. 12 ranking in the Associated Press poll.
What it means for the next game
Kentucky will try to maintain its position near the top of the conference standings on Saturday against Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt Commodores at Kentucky Wildcats (College Football, Sat, 24 Oct): Kentucky Wildcats win 77%, Vanderbilt Commodores win 23%; projected score Kentucky Wildcats 32, Vanderbilt Commodores 21. Our safest pick: Kentucky to win.
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