Vanderbilt's Big Win: A Look at Their Historic Season

The Vanderbilt Commodores are making waves this season with a 17-10 victory over the 15th-ranked Missouri Tigers. This win marks their seventh win of the season, a feat they haven't achieved in over 80 years. They are now 7-1 overall and 3-1 in the SEC.

A Historic Achievement

• Three wins against top 25 teams – a first for Vanderbilt.
• Coach Clark Lea praised his team for stepping up when it mattered.
• Safety CJ Heard recovered a crucial fumble with 7:02 left in the game.

A Game of Drama

• Sedrick Alexander initially fumbled at the 1-yard line, but the call was overturned.
• Diego Pavia scored the winning touchdown on the next play, stating that championship teams prevail in games like this.

Missouri's Struggles

• Quarterback Beau Pribula got hurt early in the third quarter with a dislocated left ankle.
• Freshman Matt Zollers stepped in, throwing a touchdown pass to tie the game at 10-10.
• Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz expressed disappointment, noting that their playoff chances are slim due to Pribula's injury.

Strong Offense, Stronger Defense

• Vanderbilt's offense averages 41.4 points per game, while Missouri averages 39.
• Vanderbilt's defense held Missouri to just 10 points.
• Makhilyn Young scored an 80-yard touchdown to put Vanderbilt up 10-3 in the third quarter.

Overcoming Challenges

• Vanderbilt had three three-and-outs and eight penalties for 83 yards.
• Despite these setbacks, they managed to secure the win, a significant achievement for a team that usually loses in such situations.

Looking Ahead

• Missouri has an open date before hosting No. 3 Texas A&M on Nov. 8.
• Vanderbilt visits No. 22 Texas on Nov. 1.
• For now, Vanderbilt is enjoying their historic season.