Texas faces Vanderbilt on Saturday in Nashville. 16Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Texas
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Colorado State | 0 | Texas | 52 | ESPN | 3:30 PM |
| Sep. 7 | Texas | 31 | Michigan | 12 | FOX | Noon |
| Sep. 14 | UTSA | 7 | Texas | 56 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 21 | ULM | 3 | Texas | 51 | ESPN+ | 8:00 PM |
| Sep. 28 | Mississippi State | 13 | Texas | 35 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | Oklahoma | 3 | Texas | 34 | ABC | 12:30 PM |
| Oct. 19 | Georgia | 30 | Texas | 15 | ABC | 4:30 PM |
| Oct. 26 | Texas | Vanderbilt | SEC | SEC | 4:15 PM | |
| Nov. 9 | Florida | Texas | TBA | Noon | ||
| Nov. 16 | Texas | Arkansas | TBA | Noon | ||
| Nov. 23 | Kentucky | Texas | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 30 | Texas | Texas A&M | TBA | TBA |
Vanderbilt
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Virginia Tech | 27 | Vanderbilt | 34 | OT ESPN | Noon |
| Sep. 7 | Alcorn St. | 0 | Vanderbilt | 55 | ESPNU | 7:30 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Vanderbilt | 32 | Georgia State | 36 | ESPN+ | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 21 | Vanderbilt | 27 | Missouri | 30 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 5 | Alabama | 35 | Vanderbilt | 40 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | Vanderbilt | 20 | Kentucky | 13 | SEC | 4:45 PM |
| Oct. 19 | Ball State | 14 | Vanderbilt | 24 | ESPN+ | 6:00 PM |
| Oct. 26 | Texas | Vanderbilt | SEC | SEC | 4:15 PM | |
| Nov. 2 | Vanderbilt | Auburn | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 9 | South Carolina | Vanderbilt | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 23 | Vanderbilt | LSU | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 30 | Tennessee | Vanderbilt | TBA | TBA |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Texas | Vanderbilt |
| ESPN FPI | 2 | 42 |
| Sagarin | 2 | 67 |
| Massey Composite | 3 | 54 |
| PiRate Ratings | 2 | 61 |
KEY STATS
| Statistic | Teams | Nat. Rank | Conf. Rank | Value |
| 3rd down Coversion Pct | Vanderbilt Texas |
8 38 |
1 8 |
0.521 0.442 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Texas Vanderbilt |
10 87 |
4 15 |
0.288 0.402 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Vanderbilt Texas |
13 122 |
2 16 |
0.750 0.357 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Texas Vanderbilt |
45 48 |
6 7 |
0.471 0.500 |
| Blocked Kicks | Texas | 36 | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Vanderbilt Texas |
1 67 |
1 12 |
0 1 |
| Blocked Punts | ||||
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Vanderbilt Texas |
1 99 |
1 13 |
0 1 |
| Completion Percentage | Texas Vanderbilt |
13 28 |
3 6 |
0.680 0.660 |
| Defensive TDs | Vanderbilt Texas |
10 27 |
2 4 |
2 1 |
| Fewest Penalties | Vanderbilt Texas |
59 80 |
4 7 |
42 45 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Vanderbilt Texas |
57 75 |
4 7 |
6.00 6.43 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Texas Vanderbilt |
55 89 |
3 9 |
347 420 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Texas Vanderbilt |
52 87 |
3 9 |
49.57 60.00 |
| First Downs Defense | Texas Vanderbilt |
6 57 |
3 13 |
96 130 |
| First Downs Offense | Texas Vanderbilt |
41 75 |
6 11 |
152 142 |
| Fumbles Lost | Vanderbilt Texas |
5 107 |
1 12 |
1 6 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Texas Vanderbilt |
44 95 |
7 12 |
4 2 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Texas Vanderbilt |
22 84 |
5 13 |
16.50 20.52 |
| Kickoff Returns | Texas Vanderbilt |
43 57 |
7 10 |
21.88 20.71 |
| Net Punting | Vanderbilt Texas |
34 100 |
10 15 |
41.00 37.35 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Vanderbilt Texas |
2 70 |
1 8 |
1 6 |
| Passes Intercepted | Texas Vanderbilt |
9 48 |
1 6 |
10 6 |
| Passing Offense | Texas Vanderbilt |
16 94 |
4 12 |
295.7 201.1 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Texas Vanderbilt |
2 68 |
1 11 |
133.0 215.1 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Vanderbilt Texas |
21 48 |
6 10 |
13.67 12.62 |
| Punt Return Defense | Texas Vanderbilt |
72 101 |
11 14 |
7.25 10.50 |
| Punt Returns | Vanderbilt Texas |
8 67 |
3 8 |
17.50 8.06 |
| Red Zone Defense | Texas Vanderbilt |
7 78 |
3 13 |
0.667 0.850 |
| Red Zone Offense | Vanderbilt Texas |
6 61 |
1 7 |
0.966 0.861 |
| Rushing Defense | Texas Vanderbilt |
19 37 |
4 12 |
104.3 116.3 |
| Rushing Offense | Texas Vanderbilt |
58 63 |
6 8 |
166.1 162.1 |
| Sacks Allowed | Vanderbilt Texas |
53 61 |
5 6 |
1.57 1.86 |
| Scoring Defense | Texas Vanderbilt |
1 51 |
1 14 |
9.7 22.1 |
| Scoring Offense | Texas Vanderbilt |
17 35 |
3 6 |
39.1 33.1 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Vanderbilt Texas |
49 88 |
5 11 |
5.00 5.86 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Vanderbilt Texas |
10 14 |
2 5 |
165.94 162.61 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Texas Vanderbilt |
2 86 |
1 13 |
88.59 135.51 |
| Team Sacks | Texas Vanderbilt |
18 64 |
5 14 |
2.86 2.00 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Texas Vanderbilt |
14 78 |
5 14 |
7.6 5.4 |
| Time of Possession | Vanderbilt Texas |
11 77 |
1 9 |
33:00 29:35 |
| Total Defense | Texas Vanderbilt |
1 39 |
1 10 |
237.3 331.4 |
| Total Offense | Texas Vanderbilt |
15 95 |
3 13 |
461.9 363.3 |
| Turnover Margin | Vanderbilt Texas |
17 51 |
1 9 |
0.86 0.29 |
| Turnovers Gained | Texas Vanderbilt |
14 84 |
3 12 |
14 8 |
| Turnovers Lost | Vanderbilt Texas |
2 93 |
1 13 |
2 12 |
| Winning Percentage | Texas Vanderbilt |
11 31 |
1 7 |
0.857 0.714 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Texas
QB Quinn Ewers , RB Cedrick Baxter, WR Isaiah Bond, WR Johntay Cook, TE Amari Niblack, C Jake Majors, OL Javontez Spraggins, OL Fabechi Nwaziwu, DE Nic Scouton, DE Ethan Burke, DT Alfred Collins, LB Anthony Hill, LB Jahdae Barron, CB Tyreek Chappell, S Andrew Makuba, P Brett Thorson
Vanderbilt
QB Diego Pavia, RB Sedrick Alexander, WR Junior Sherrill, WR Quincy Skinner, TE Cole Spence, C Steven Losoya , OLGage Pitchford, OL Chase Mitchell, DL Khordae Sydnor, DL Devin Lee, LB Langston Patterson, LB Bryce Cowan, CB Tyson Russell, CB Kolbey Taylor, S CJ Taylor, S De’Ricky Wright, K Brock Taylor, P Jesse Mirco
INJURIES
Texas
Player POS Status
V. Gardner RB Questionable
T. Goosby OL Questionable
D. Williams DB Out
C. Clark RB Out
C. Baxter RB Out
Vanderbilt
Player POS Status
L. Patterson LB Questionable
G. Morgan OL Questionable
Z. Wood DL Questionable
M. Davis CB Out
Source: Covers.com
Texas vs. Vanderbilt Football Series History
Vanderbilt leads 8-3-1
COMMENTS
This weekend’s Vanderbilt-Texas matchup promises to be a compelling clash in college football, showcasing two programs with different trajectories and styles. Vanderbilt, under head coach Clark Lea, is looking to solidify its place in the SEC with a growing reputation for resilience and grit. Lea has emphasized building a strong, disciplined culture, and this season, the Commodores have shown flashes of promise, particularly in their offensive strategies.
On the other side, Texas, led by head coach Steve Sarkisian, is aiming to make a statement as a powerhouse in the SEC. Sarkisian’s offense has been explosive, thanks in large part to a dynamic quarterback in Quinn Ewers, who has been efficient and productive. The Longhorns are looking to leverage their athleticism and depth to outmatch Vanderbilt’s defense.
Historically, this matchup has leaned heavily in Vanderbilt’s favor, however, most of those wins came in the 1930s. Vanderbilt’s key players, like quarterback Diego Pavia and running back Sedrick Alexander will need to step up and provide offensive balance, while the Commodores’ defense must focus on containing Texas’s explosive playmakers, including star receiver Xavier Worthy.
As for the expected outcome, Texas enters the game as a heavy favorite, bolstered by a strong roster and home-field advantage. However, if Vanderbilt can capitalize on turnovers and establish a strong running game, they could create an upset scenario. Regardless, this game offers a chance for both teams to showcase their growth and ambitions, making it a must-watch for college football fans. As the season unfolds, both coaches will be eager to see how their strategies translate into performance on the field.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Texas 44, Vanderbilt 7
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Texas 31, Vanderbilt 28
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Texas 44, Vanderbilt 7
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Texas 31, Vanderbilt 28
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 4:15 PM. Watch this SEC football game on the SEC Network.
