This is one of the day’s most interesting games. Vanderbilt heads for one of the noisiest stadium and fans in the nation.
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Vanderbilt takes its unbeaten record into Jordan-Hare Stadium for its first road game of the season. Auburn is trying to rebound from a 44-39 loss at Florida.
The first quarter could determine a great deal. Vanderbilt needs to withstand Auburn’s early energy without giving away points through false starts, turnovers or communication problems.
Auburn demonstrated that it can score against Florida, but the Tigers also surrendered 44 points. That should give Vanderbilt confidence that scoring opportunities will be available.
The longer Vanderbilt remains close—or takes the lead—the more pressure shifts toward Auburn. Expect a fourth-quarter game with both teams having opportunities.
Vanderbilt makes one late scoring drive and leaves Jordan-Hare with a major SEC road victory.
Prediction: Vanderbilt 31, Auburn 27
