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LSU’s best wins vs. Vanderbilt: 1991 season

LSU escaped with a 16-14 win over Vanderbilt in 1991 after the Commodores lost the ball at the Tigers’ two yard line.

The LSU Tigers faced off against the Vanderbilt Commodores in 1991 searching for their first win under head coach Curley Hallman.

The previous two games, the Tigers were outscored 76-17 by the Georgia Bulldogs and Texas A&M Aggies.

Vanderbilt initially jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on a touchdown run by Anthony Carter.

The Tigers scored their first points of the game with 2:52 left in the second quarter as Pedro Suarez made a 48 yard field goal to cap off an 11 play drive and cut the lead to 7-3 at the half.

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With over 13 minutes left in the third quarter, Tigers linebacker Ricardo Washington intercepted a pass and returned it 28 yards for a touchdown to put the Tigers up 10-7.

Then, with under six minutes remaining in the quarter, Vanderbilt running back Corey Harris scored on a 15 yard run to put the Commodores up 14-10.

As time expired in the third, Suarez booted a 26 yard field goal to finish off a 12 play drive and cut the deficit to 14-13 for the Tigers.

In the fourth quarter, Suarez kicked a 31 yard field goal with 7:28 left in the game to give LSU the 16-14 lead.

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The Tigers would escape with a win at home after a 76 yard return on the live ball recovery by Williams that handed LSU the victory.

To end the season, the Tigers finished with a 5-6 record, 3-4 in the SEC.

Following the win in 1991, the Tigers would go on to win seven more in the series from 1996 to 2019.

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LSU’s best wins vs. Vanderbilt: 2010 season

The 30th overall meeting between LSU and Vanderbilt in 2010 saw the Tigers take the 27-3 victory.

After a 30-24 win in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta against the North Carolina Tar Heels, the No. 19 LSU Tigers took a trip to Nashville for their first SEC game of the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores.

The Tigers led 10-0 after the first half, scoring 10 points in the second quarter alone to take the lead into the locker room.

LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson finished the game 8-of-20 passing for 96 yards and an interception. Running back Stevan Ridley was the story of the game, rushing for 159 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries.

In the second half, LSU kicker Josh Jasper connected on a 23-yard field goal to put the Tigers up 13-3 and capped off a 13 play, 75-yard drive.

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Tigers running back Alfred Blue scored on a six-yard rushing touchdown to extend the lead to 20-3 with 10:28 to go in the game.

With just under five minutes remaining, Ridley took a carry 65 yards to the house for another Tigers touchdown to put the game out of reach at 27-3.

Vanderbilt was held to 135 total yards of offense, and the Tigers had 392 total yards. Both teams had one turnover each, but LSU led in first down by a 21-8 margin.

Commodores quarterback Larry Smith was 8-of-15 passing for just 70 yards. Commodores running back Warren Norman ran the ball eight times for 68 yards.

The 27-3 victory for the Tigers gave the program its seventh straight win over the ‘Dores. The Tigers never trailed in the game, and only allowed the Commodores in the red zone just one time.

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LSU’s best wins vs. Vanderbilt: 2019 season

The LSU Tigers traveled to face Vanderbilt back in 2019, recording their eighth straight win in the series against the Commodores.

The 2020 college football season for the LSU Tigers kicks off in less than two weeks.

But the 2019 season was historic, as the Tigers went totally undefeated en route to their fourth national championship in program history.

The LSU football team has only played the Vanderbilt Commodores a total of 31 times, winning the last eight in the series.

The 2019 edition of this cross-divisional match-up in the SEC was no different. Joe Burrow and the Tigers went into Nashville and dominated the Commodores, 66-38.

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The Tigers’ Heisman Trophy winning signal-caller passed for 398 yards and six touchdowns on 25-of-34 completions. Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries out of the backfield.

Vanderbilt quarterback Riley Neal passed for 206 yards with one touchdown and an interception on 15-of-31 completions.

Commodores running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn ran for 130 yards and two scores on 20 carries as the primary tailback.

LSU led 28-7 after the first quarter, and by then, the game was already out of reach for Vanderbilt. The Commodores scored 10 points in the second quarter to cut the deficit to 38-17 at the half.

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The Commodores offense recorded 374 yards of offense to the Tigers’ 599. Both teams had two turnovers, but LSU outplayed Vanderbilt in first downs by a 26-17 margin.

Last season’s edition of this match-up only added another win for the Tigers to go on an eight-game winning streak. The Commodores are winless against the Tigers since 1990, when Vanderbilt won 24-21 in Nashville.

The Tigers return to Nashville to face the Commodores for the second straight season on October 3 in what will be the 32nd all time meeting between the two teams.

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Here’s a look at the SEC’s best receivers from each school and how they rank

This 3rd installment in our Gators Wire original series will attempt to rank the likely No. 1 wide receiver for every member school in fall.

After previously examining each Southeastern Conference program’s projected quarterback and lead tailback entering the 2020 season, this third installment in our Gators Wire original series will attempt to rank the likely No. 1 wide receiver for every member school this fall.

Featuring high-powered offenses throughout the league’s 14 teams, the conference had nine wideouts selected in the 2020 National Football League Draft, meaning there will be some big names to replace and opportunities for returning players to step into larger roles.

The Florida Gators had three receivers chosen in the draft, the most of any SEC program, with Van Jefferson coming off the board at No. 57 to the Los Angeles Rams, Freddie Swain at No. 214 to the Seattle Seahawks, and Tyrie Cleveland at No. 252 to the Denver Broncos, the fourth-to-last overall selection.

Three of the league’s wideouts went in the first-round, headed by Alabama Crimson Tide standout Henry Ruggs III to the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 12. His teammate, Jerry Jeudy, followed shortly behind, selected by the Broncos at No. 15, and Justin Jefferson of the LSU Tigers was plucked by the Minnesota Vikings at No. 22.

NEXT: No. 14 Josh Ali – Kentucky Wildcats

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College Football News Preview 2020: Vanderbilt Commodores

College Football News Preview 2020: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Vanderbilt Commodores season with what you need to know

College Football News Preview 2020: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Vanderbilt Commodores season with what you need to know.

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– What You Need To Know: Offense | Defense
– Top Players | Key Players, Games, Stats
– What Will Happen, Win Total Prediction
– Schedule Analysis
– Vanderbilt Previews 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015

2019 Record: 3-9 overall, 1-7 in SEC
Head Coach: Derek Mason, 7th year, 27-47
2019 CFN Final Opinion Ranking: 99
2019 CFN Final Season Formula Ranking: 116
2019 CFN Preview Ranking: 62

No one knows what’s going to happen to the 2020 college football season. We’ll take a general look at where each team stands – doing it without spring ball to go by – while crossing our fingers that we’ll all have some well-deserved fun this fall. Hoping you and yours are safe and healthy.

5. College Football News Preview 2020: Vanderbilt Commodores Offense 3 Things To Know

– It was a rough run. The offense that scored 370 points in 2018 only managed 198, coming up with 14 or fewer points seven times and finishing dead last in the SEC in scoring. The O averaged fewer than 300 yards per game, was dead last in the SEC in rushing, and was second-to-last in passing.

Enter Todd Fitch, the former Louisiana Tech offensive coordinator who steps in to try finding something that consistently works, preferably with the passing game.

If it’s possible to have less than no experience at a position, that’s the Vanderbilt quarterback situation.

Leading passer Riley Neal is done, second-leading passer Deuce Wallace is transferring, and Mo Hasan left for USC. The hope is for true freshman Mike Wright to be ready to roll right out of the box. He has 6-3, 190-pound size and the athleticism be dangerous whenever he’s in the open field. He’ll have to battle with fellow recruit Ken Seals along with JUCO transfers Danny Clark and Jeremy Moussa.

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– Leading receiver Kalija Lipscomb is done after a disappointing year – not his fault – but sophomore Cam Johnson is back after finishing second with 30 catches for 316 yards and three scores and 6-4, 225-pound senior Chris Pierce. Tight end Jared Pinkney is done, but 6-4, 245-pound Ben Bresnahan has good size and upside.

– The offensive line has to be a whole lot better. It didn’t do much of anything for the ground game, and it struggled to do anything consistently well in pass protection. To be fair, it was a rebuilding group that started a slew of young parts, and now there’s more work to do.

Left tackle Devin Cochran left for Georgia Tech, but in comes Stephen Spanellis from Michigan to potentially take over a starting guard spot.

No matter what, the front five has to do more for a ground attack that finished with fewer than 1,500 yards and just 11 touchdowns, even though Ke’Shawn Vaughn ran for 1,028 yards and nine scores.

Vaughn is a Tampa Bay Buccaneer now, but 6-1, 202-pound Keyon Brooks is back after finishing second on the team with 252 yards and a score. Freshman Rocko Griffin was a nice recruit, but 211-pound junior Mitchell Pryor and 5-11, 190-pound sophomore Ja’Veon Marlow will be in the rotation.

NEXT: College Football News Preview 2020: Vanderbilt Commodores Defense 3 Things To Know

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Vanderbilt 2020 Preview: CFN in 60

Vanderbilt Commodores 2020 Preview: previewing, predicting, and looking ahead with what you need to know

Photo Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Vanderbilt Commodores 2020 Preview: previewing, predicting, and looking ahead with what you need to know

Photo Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Vanderbilt 2020 Preview: CFN in 60

Vanderbilt Commodores 2020 Preview: previewing, predicting, and looking ahead with what you need to know

Photo Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Vanderbilt Commodores 2020 Preview: previewing, predicting, and looking ahead with what you need to know

Photo Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

2020 NFL draft: Ke’Shawn Vaughn scouting report

Everything NFL draft fans need to know about Vanderbilt running back prospect Ke’Shawn Vaughn

Ke’Shawn Vaughn | RB | Vanderbilt

Elevator Pitch

Vaughn can be menacing with his physical style of running and he is tough to bring down. He won’t outrun you but he is likely to out punish you if given the opportunity to square his shoulders. A back up running back at the NFL level most likely.

Vitals

Height | 5-10

Weight | 214

Class | RS Senior

College Stats

College Bio

Combine Profile

Strengths

Vaughn is built like a punishing back and that is how he likes to play his game. When he takes contact, Vaughn has a knack for getting positive yards after the initial hit. He doesn’t give up on runs. He is able to maintain balance through contact. His ability to keep balance through contact is one of his best traits that will make scouts smile when watching him play.

Getting Vaughn going in the redzone and in plus territory is a way that he wins. He has the attitude and demeanor to win with determination to go along with his ability to run through contact. Near the pylon, Vaughn uses that to find the endzone more often than not. He isn’t a back to dance around, Vaughn sticks his foot in the ground and gets north and south.

Weaknesses

With his play style, Vaughn is likely going to be taken off the field in passing situations. He is just not dynamic as a pass catcher. It doesn’t help that he is limited athletically due to tight hips. He is wound tight and doesn’t have much fluidity that the elite backs in this class have.

Vaughn won’t be a back who will get to the second and third levels of a defense based on his straight line speed. He just doesn’t possess that second and third gear that he can get to. Teams won’t have problems catching him in pursuit, bringing him down after catching him is another question.

He will likely be a liability on passing downs due to his inability to be a sufficient blocker for the quarterback. This is a learned trait that he can work with. Teams will need to focus on his development in order to make him more than just a two down back at the NFL level.

Projection: Day 3

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Ohio State DE Alex Williams transfers to Vanderbilt

After entering the transfer portal earlier this month, Ohio State defensive end Alex Williams has decided to transfer to Vanderbilt.

Ohio State defensive end Alex Williams has found his transfer destination and it’s in the SEC. News circulated on January 15 that the 6-7, 250 lb. freshman planned to enter the transfer portal. Though there’s not a whole lot of details available for a reason of moving on from the program, it’s likely Williams got buried on the depth chart of a talented and deep defensive line.

Add that to the fact that there needs to be some attrition for OSU to get down the scholarship limit of 85, and what you see is what you get. Williams, from the local Pickerington North High School, had a total of eight tackles during his redshirt freshman year last season.

Now, it appears Williams has found his destination and is ready to play for coach Derek Mason down at Vanderbilt. He announced the move on his Instagram account Thursday.

Williams was very complimentary of his short time at Ohio State, and there’s no doubt Buckeye nation will be rooting for him as he continues his dream down in the SEC.

 

Lady Vols edge Vanderbilt in Nashville

Lady Vols edge Vanderbilt in Nashville.

NASHVILLE — The Lady Vols traveled to Nashville to face in-state rival Vanderbilt, and they fell behind early.

The Commodores proved to be a valiant foe, but Tennessee left the mid-state with a 78-69 victory Thursday night in a Southeastern Conference game played at the Memorial Gymnasium.

The Lady Vols, who were arguably their own worst enemy, committed 13 turnovers in the first half. Tennessee (17-4 overall, 7-1 in the SEC) fell behind Vanderbilt (12-9, 2-5) early and trailed 21-15 by the end of the first quarter.

But UT would prevail as it boasted a balanced scoring attack.

Rennia Davis again led the way as she scored 22 points and pulled down a team-high seven rebounds for the No. 22 Lady Vols. Jazmine Massengill added 14 points while Jordan Horston and Rae Burrell finished with 11 points each.

Koi Love scored 16 points for the Commodores.