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Kirk Herbstreit absolutely slammed Tennessee by picking Vanderbilt to beat Vols this weekend

Vols fans won’t be happy about this.

ESPN college football personality Kirk Herbstreit didn’t offer Tennessee Vols fans much confidence in their big bowl chances.

While Tennessee has been knocked out of College Football Playoff contention, it’s still possible the Volunteers can snag a prime bowl game around the New Year’s holiday. Herbstreit didn’t exactly give the Vols a ringing endorsement for how the rest of their season will go, saying that they will lose to Vanderbilt this weekend to close their standout 2022 season.

If you didn’t know, Vanderbilt is Tennessee’s longtime archrival. It would’ve seemed absurd a few months ago to think someone like Herbstreit would pick the Commodores in this one.

Well, times change.

Vols fans aren’t going to be happy about this one. Since Tennessee got blown out by South Carolina and lost quarterback Hendon Hooker to an ACL injury, it’s understandable they won’t be seen as surefire locks against Vandy.

The Commodores have beaten Kentucky and Florida in two-straight contests, giving them some momentum for Saturday’s game in Nashville.

If Vandy beat Tennessee after the year the Vols have had, there would be unreal levels of trash talking in the Volunteer State. Commodore fans would never let Vols fans live it down. We’ll see how it all goes soon enough.

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Vanderbilt’s long snapper scored a chaotic touchdown. Yes, you read that right.

I can’t believe I just wrote that.

It’s been a fun couple of college football Saturdays for Vanderbilt football.

Last week, the Commodores beat then-No. 24 Kentucky on the road for their first SEC win since 2019. It was a victory that made head coach Clark Lea emotional.

Saturday, Vanderbilt had a different reason to celebrate. The Commodores took a lead in the second quarter against visiting Florida after their long snapper scored a touchdown.

I can’t believe I just wrote that. But yes, you read that correctly.

One more time: A long snapper scored a touchdown for the Vanderbilt Commodores to give them a lead over the Florida Gators.

A scoring play that was as wild and chaotic as this one deserves a closer look. We have to commend Wesley Schelling for his incredible effort on this one-of-a-kind play.

Believe it or not, this is exactly what a lot of special teams coordinators want out of their long snappers in modern college football. For a lot of punt formations, the long snapper often serves as the third gunner. After the ball is snapped, he’s sprinting down the field to not only help in coverage but also to be one of the first responders around the returner.

Georgia special teams quality control coach Kirk Benedict — then the special teams coordinator at Duke – told me in 2019:

“We call our long snapper the third gunner. So, he’s got to be down there making an effect on the return. If he’s not, our goal is to have a guy who can impact their scheme in some way. He’s either drawing an extra defender, or he’s down there in the returner’s face.”

Of course, the long snapper isn’t going to force or recover a fumble on every punt, but it’s ideal that they’re in a position to make a play if needed. Saturday, Schelling was in the right place at the right time, and it paid off in a big way for Vandy.

UPDATE: Vanderbilt is on a two-game win streak after beating Florida, 31-24.

Feature image courtesy of ESPN.

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Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea gave an emotional interview after Commodores’ first SEC win since 2019

“It’s been a long, long run,” Clark Lea said fighting through tears.

Saturday was a monumental day for Vanderbilt football, and their fans everywhere have so many reasons to celebrate.

With the Commodores’ 24-21 win over No. 24 Kentucky on the road in Week 11, they snapped a 26-game SEC losing streak and claimed their first conference victory since October 19, 2019 (when they beat Missouri 21-14).

Trailing by four late in the fourth quarter, Vanderbilt took then lead with about 30 seconds left with quarterback Mike Wright connected with receiver Will Sheppard for an eight-yard touchdown. And with a good extra point, the Commodores had a field-goal lead when the Wildcats got the ball back for a failed last-chance drive.

And just like that, Vanderbilt is a winner in the SEC again. Along with snapping a three-year conference losing streak, it was also the first SEC win for Commodores coach Clark Lea, who was understandably emotional afterward.

“I’m proud of all the guys; they earned that,” Lea told the SEC Network after praising Wright’s play and perseverance. “They earned that. It’s been a long, long run — excuse my emotions — they earned it.”

Tearing up, Lea continued to shower his squad with compliments in his emotional post-game interview. He continued:

“You’ve got a bunch of guys that are fighting. And we’re building a program. Building a program’s hard. And it takes tough people that are aligned, doing the right things the right way. And that’s what these guys are doing. I’m glad they got rewarded today.”

Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky, live stream, preview, TV channel, time, how to watch college football

The Vanderbilt Commodores will meet the Kentucky Wildcats in SEC action on Saturday from Kroger Field.

The Vanderbilt Commodores will meet the Kentucky Wildcats in SEC action on Saturday from Kroger Field.

Vanderbilt is coming off another loss as they look to snap their five-game losing streak, while Kentucky is coming off a 21-17 win over Missouri in their last game.

This will be a great Saturday of college football, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action.

Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky

  • When: Saturday, November 12
  • Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: SEC Network
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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NCAA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were updated at 11:30 a.m. ET on Saturday.

Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky (-17.5)

O/U: 45.5

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Photos: Georgia football shuts out Vanderbilt in 55-0 win

The Georgia Bulldogs won 55-0 at home over Vanderbilt. What were the top photos from the game?

The Georgia Bulldogs won in convincing fashion at home over Vanderbilt. Georgia’s 55-0 win over the Commodores means that the Bulldogs have outscored Vanderbilt 117-0 in the two last meetings between the SEC East foes.

Georgia (7-0) outgained Vanderbilt 579 to 150. Quarterbacks Stetson Bennett and Carson Beck both looked sharp for the Bulldogs. Georgia held a 28-0 halftime lead and scored three rushing touchdowns.

Now, the Bulldogs enter their bye week ahead of the Florida game. Here are the top photos form Georgia’s dominant win over Vanderbilt.

Vanderbilt vs. Georgia, live stream, preview, TV channel, time, how to watch college football

The Georgia Bulldogs will meet the Vanderbilt Commodores in an SEC matchup on Saturday afternoon from Sanford Stadium.

The Georgia Bulldogs will meet the Vanderbilt Commodores in an SEC matchup on Saturday afternoon from Sanford Stadium.

Georgia will look for their seventh straight win with a victory today after a 42-10 win over Auburn last week. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt will look to bounce back after two straight losses when they travel to Athens.

This is a marquee matchup that you won’t want to miss, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action.

Vanderbilt vs. #1 Georgia

  • When: Saturday, October 15
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ACC Network
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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NCAA Football Odds and Betting Lines

NCAA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were updated at 2:00 p.m. ET on Saturday.

Vanderbilt vs. Georgia (-37.5)

O/U: 56.5

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Vanderbilt football hilariously cracks joke about alum Trent Sherfield after ‘Butt Punt’

Even Vanderbilt got in on the fun of making jokes about the “Butt Punt.”

If you’re going to be involved in the “Butt Punt,” you might as well have a sense of humor.

In its weekly shoutout of alums in the NFL, Vanderbilt football had some fun with former Commodore wideout and current Miami Dolphin Trent Sherfield, who entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Sherfield’s keister has become one of the most talked about in the league after it took a hard punt from veteran Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead during Miami’s 21-19 win over the Buffalo Bills. The end zone punt slammed into Sherfield’s hiney as he was in punt protection mode.

The mishap gave Buffalo a safety and the ball back late in the fourth for a chance to take the lead.

Miami’s defense held on to keep the Dolphins at a surprising 3-0, but the  jokes spread like wildfire about Morstead and Sherfield’s unfortunate “Butt Punt.”

Sherfield’s old team even got in on gently teasing its old wide receiver.

Sherfield’s one catch for five yards during Miami’s win has, of course, paled in comparison to the “Butt Punt,” and it’s nice to see Vanderbilt be able to have a little fun with it.

The ‘Dores got demolished Saturday by Alabama 55-3, so it’s probably nice for Commodore fans to have a bit of a laugh after that pulverizing defeat.

If you feel bad for Sherfield, don’t be too upset. His Dolphins are 3-0, and he seems to be taking the moment in stride. As he…cheekily…points out, a win’s a win.

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LOOK: Top images from Alabama’s first SEC win of 2022

Check out some of the best moments from Alabama win over Vanderbilt!

Alabama took on the Vanderbilt Commodores to open up conference play for the 2022 season and the Crimson Tide came out on top with a final score of 55-3.

Through four weeks of college football, Alabama is a perfect 4-0. This win came courtesy of the consistent high level of play from quarterback Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr., but others contributed in some major ways.

Now, the Crimson Tide’s focus will shift to Arkansas. The team will travel to Fayetteville for a top-25 showdown with SEC Championship implications.

Relive some of the Crimson Tide’s top moments from the Week 4 win over Vanderbilt.

LOOK: Fans can’t get enough of the Ja’Corey Brooks Show after he catches second TD

Ja’Corey Brooks has already put up some very impressive numbers… it’s only the first half.

Alabama’s lead over Vanderbilt grows as star quarterback Bryce Young lets another ball fly into the hands of wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks for a touchdown.

Brooks has looked stellar against the Commodores, as he had six receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns with over 13 minutes left in the first half.

Crimson Tide fans are pretty familiar with Brooks’s impressive level of play, but college football fans from across the country may just be getting their first look at the star.

Here are some of the best tweets from fans all over the nation reacting to Brooks’s second touchdown of the game.

Vanderbilt vs. Alabama, live stream, preview, TV channel, time, how to watch college football

The Vanderbilt Commodores will meet the Alabama Crimson Tide in an SEC matchup on Saturday night from Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The Vanderbilt Commodores will meet the Alabama Crimson Tide in an SEC matchup on Saturday night from Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Vanderbilt will have a tough test this week as they look to build on their 3-1 start to the season, while Alabama is looking for their seventh straight 4-0 season with a win tonight in front of their home crowd.

This will be another great Saturday of college football, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action.

Vanderbilt vs. #2 Alabama

  • When: Saturday, September 24
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: SEC Network
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

How to watch College Football this season

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NCAA Football Odds and Betting Lines

NCAA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were updated at 2:00 p.m. ET on Saturday.

Vanderbilt vs. Alabama (-40.5)

O/U: 61.5

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