Vanderbilt Player Gabe Fisher Ejected Against Kentucky
Gabe Fisher faces no suspension for the next game following a targeting penalty during Saturday's kickoff return.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Football
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Vanderbilt player Gabe Fisher was ejected for targeting during the football game against Kentucky at Kroger Field. The penalty occurred while Vanderbilt trailed the Wildcats 34-17.
Why it matters
The ejection adds to a challenging season for Vanderbilt, which currently leads the SEC in total penalties. Fisher will be eligible to play in the next game as he faces no suspension following the ruling.
Gabe Fisher has appeared in eight games this season with zero snaps as a rusher or receiver. In the 2025 season, he recorded two catches for six yards.
The players
Gabe Fisher
He is a football player for Vanderbilt who has appeared in eight games this season.
Vanderbilt
The university fields a football team that currently holds a 3-4 overall record and a 0-4 record in the SEC.
Kentucky
The university competes in the SEC and currently holds a 6-1 overall record with a 4-1 conference record.
The details
Fisher was flagged for targeting during a kickoff return in the matchup against Kentucky in Lexington. While he will miss the remainder of the current game, the ruling does not mandate a suspension for the first half of Vanderbilt's next contest.
Timeline
October 24, 2026: Gabe Fisher was ejected for targeting against Kentucky.
2025: Fisher recorded two catches for six yards.
Season Trajectory
This penalty highlights the disciplinary challenges facing Vanderbilt, which sits at 0-4 in the SEC. The ejection further complicates the rotation for a team currently attempting to stabilize its conference performance.
Fisher is eligible for the next game and will not serve a suspension during the first half. This decision prevents further depletion of the roster for the upcoming schedule.
The takeaway
Targeting penalties remain a critical officiating focus in collegiate football games. Fans should monitor official depth charts as coaches adjust rosters to account for in-game ejections.
Further reading
For more information on team standings and performance, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Tennessean.
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