Vanderbilt football

The Vanderbilt Commodores host the Ole Miss Rebels in SEC football 2022 action Saturday, October 8, at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

Ole Miss has won three straight and is 7-3 in the last 10 games in this series. ... Ole Miss has had a 100-yard rusher in five straight games for the first time since 1999. Judkins’ 535 yards is the most by any Ole Miss freshman in his first five games in records dating back to 1976. Vanderbit is 5-4 in the last nine games in Nashville. The freshman who has taken over as the starter is one of six players in their first season with at least 50 pass attempts this season. Swann has thrown the most TD passes with six and is the only one of that group without an interception. His six rushing touchdown is the most in a season by any SEC freshman since 2019. This is the first of three league road games for the Rebels before they host Alabama on Nov. Vanderbilt finally is home for the first time in 28 days. 9 Ole Miss is 5-0 overall, 1-0 in the SEC this season, while Vanderbilt is 3-2, 0-1. The Rebels won the last meeting between the two teams, beating the Commodores 31-17 in 2021 in Oxford, Miss. Ninth-ranked Ole Miss is one of only four SEC teams still undefeated trying to keep pace with Alabama in the Western Division.

The Vanderbilt Commodores haven't won a contest against the Ole Miss Rebels since Nov. 17 of 2018, but they'll be looking to end the drought on Saturday.

The team accrued 19 points in the first half and coasted on those for the win. Vanderbilt was in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 31-3. The Rebels will be strutting in after a victory while the Commodores will be stumbling in from a defeat.

Ole Miss football will try to score a sixth straight win to open the season in a road SEC showdown at Vanderbilt on Saturday.

FINAL: Ole Miss 52, Vanderbilt 28. Ole Miss' defense stuck in neutral to start this game in front of a less-than-energized FirstBank Stadium crowd. 9:57 left: That's the Ole Miss offense you're used to seeing. Couple of big plays by Ole Miss through the air have kept this game from getting out of hand. Ole Miss' offense has scored two touchdowns in the last two plays. Ole Miss has won three straight against Vanderbilt and has not lost in Nashville since an overtime loss in 2018. Jonathan Cruz's 35-yard field goal is good. Commodores averaging 6.9 yards per play, though. 11:22 left: Joseph Bulovas is good from 34 yards out. Vanderbilt 20, Ole Miss 10. 9 Rebels](https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/ole-miss/2022/10/03/lane-kiffin-ole-miss-football-full-stadium-wins-recruiting/69530559007/) (5-0, 1-0 SEC) visit [Vanderbilt](https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/ole-miss/2022/10/04/sec-football-transfer-portal-rankings-week-5/69514955007/) (3-2, 0-1) in Nashville on Saturday (3 p.m., SEC Network) with a chance to start 6-0 for the first time since 2014. [Lane Kiffin](https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/ole-miss/2022/10/03/lane-kiffin-ole-miss-football-viral-celebration-chris-partridge/69530553007/) and Ole Miss football have a chance to score a bowl berth barely a week into October.

Find college football odds, betting picks and predictions for Ole Miss vs. Vanderbilt on Saturday, October 8.

56.2% (48) 63.7% (14) 27.8 (93) Ole Miss’ defense (16th in Defensive SP+) is closer to the latter than the former. 20.7 (3) Wright was benched during the Wake Forest game despite his gaudy rushing totals — he is still second on the team in rushing yards. Zach Evans (the TCU transfer) and Quinshon Judkins (a true freshman) are the best one-two running back duo in the country. Like the rushing attack, the defense has been strong. Get up-to-the-minute [college football odds here.](https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds) [Ole Miss](https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/odds/ole-miss-rebels) dealt with an incredible amount of turnover — both on its roster and in the coaching ranks — heading into the 2022 season. Dart, the USC transfer, leads an offense that is only 76th in Effective Passing, per Kiffin rebuilt his roster with veterans, and Jaxson Dart eventually won the QB1 job after a long battle.

The Ole Miss Captains in Week 6 are defensive end Cedric Johnson, safety AJ Finley, and receiver Jordan Watkins. First Quarter. Q1 ( ...

[Ole Miss](https://www.si.com/college/olemiss/football/ole-miss-rebels-vs-vanderbilt-commodores-game-predictions) and Vanderbilt dating back to 1894. Q1 (2:09): Ole Miss went for it on fourth down and did not get the three yards it needed. Ole Miss linebacker Khari Coleman is in uniform for the Rebels on Saturday after missing the last two contests due to injury. With a win, the [Rebels](https://www.si.com/college/olemiss/recruiting/top-rebel-commit-perkins-visiting-alabama-saturday) would remain undefeated, be bowl eligible and improve to 2-0 in SEC action. [Ole Miss Rebels](https://www.si.com/college/olemiss/football/ole-miss-rebels-week-6-opposing-players-to-watch) will take on the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville, Tenn., at 3 p.m. [Click Here](https://www.si.com/college/olemiss/football).

Shortly after Vanderbilt football failed a fourth-down conversion in Ole Miss territory, Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart found his favorite target.

Because I mean, it's unacceptable, but we have to execute it and execute some areas on defense we allowed them to extend drives and also go over the top with explosives." But regardless of the scheme or the tackling, it was clear that the Rebels also had better athletes all over the field — something Vanderbilt can't fix until it brings in more and better recruiting classes. Many of the teams left on the schedule don't have the same kind of vertical passing attack. Instead, Barr said, it was other execution issues that caused the breakdowns. Despite the issues defensively this season against Alabama, Wake Forest and Ole Miss, Lea said there was no consideration to switching play-callers. "A third-and-long where we missed coverage on on the running back to the receiver in the backfield and he was able to run out. And we have ways to get the middle closed in the call we were in, we just weren't able to do it. We got to do a better job there." Ole Miss had four passes of 40 yards or more with two others of 23 and 28 yards. Wide receiver Jonathan Mingo streaked open downfield and Dart landed the pass in his arms for an easy touchdown. 9 Ole Miss](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2022/10/08/despite-leading-at-halftime-vanderbilt-football-blown-out-by-ole-miss/69528282007/) [56-28 loss](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2022/10/08/despite-leading-at-halftime-vanderbilt-football-blown-out-by-ole-miss/69528282007/).

A beautiful day for football at FirstBank Stadium awaits as Vanderbilt takes on another big challenge in SEC play with No. 9 Ole Miss in town. The Commodores (3-2) are hoping to win their first conference game since the 2019 season as the Rebels (5-0) ...

On the other side of the ball, Vanderbilt will have to deal with the always-tricky tempo offense led by USC transfer quarterback [Jaxson Dart](//247sports.com/Player/Jaxson-Dart-46099432) and a dominant run game. The Commodores (3-2) are hoping to win their first conference game since the 2019 season as the Rebels (5-0) look to make a legitimate push for the SEC championship and an appearance in a New Year's Six bowl. [Jaylen Mahoney](//247sports.com/Player/Jaylen-Mahoney-46041890) and sophomore offensive lineman [Julian Hernandez](//247sports.com/Player/Julian-Hernandez-46053185).

Ole Miss football survived an early scare with big plays galore from Jonathan Mingo to defeat Vanderbilt 52-28 in Nashville on Saturday.

The defense forced three punts and a turnover, and the offense scored touchdowns on three straight drives before Dart ended the hot streak with an interception. After holding a strong Kentucky offense to 19 points in four quarters, a first half like this one is a huge regression for the Rebels' defense. This was the first game Ole Miss had any measure of a downfield passing attack this season. 9 Rebels](https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/ole-miss/2022/10/08/ole-miss-football-score-vanderbilt-live-updates/69530570007/) defeated Vanderbilt 52-28 from FirstBank Stadium on Saturday.Ole Miss (6-0, 2-0 SEC) benefitted from an up-and-down day from quarterback Jaxson Dart, explosive plays and a defense that figured itself out in the second half to take down Vanderbilt (3-3, 0-2) and start 6-0 for the first time since 2014. The Commodores held the ball for 19:51, including a drive that lasted 8:54 late in the second quarter. [Ole Miss football](https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/ole-miss/2022/10/07/ole-miss-football-score-prediction-scouting-report-vanderbilt/69530566007/) survived a scare on the way to earning a bowl bid as quickly as possible.

Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is chased by Vanderbilt defensive lineman Myles Cecil (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game ...

Mississippi Vanderbilt FootballJohn Amis/APOct 8, 20224 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is chased by Vanderbilt defensive lineman Myles Cecil (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WeatherCurrently in Tupelo52°F Clear72°F / 51°F11 PM50°F12 AM49°F1 AM47°F2 AM47°F3 AM46°FTrending NowHamilton daycare workers terminated over viral videosWeek 7 Northeast Mississippi high school football scoresNo bond for suspect who police say 'executed' Tupelo store clerkState will seek death penalty for all six suspects in 2021 murder of Lee County manMississippi Supreme Court sets deadline for Eddie Loden to respond to execution date requestNewslettersSuccess! (AP Photo/John Amis)John Amis/AP As featured onJonathan Mingo's historic day propels Ole Miss past VanderbiltNASHVILLE — It wasn’t always the prettiest game No.

Vanderbilt football grades: Commodores started at the head of the class vs. Ole Miss, but the marks fell as the game progressed. Here's our report card.

Vanderbilt also drew a first down on special teams when Ole Miss was called for roughing the kicker. The biggest mistake on special teams was a kickoff out of bounds by Joseph Bulovas. The second half was a different story. Though the Commodores defense played relatively well early, stopping the run, the Rebels realized out of halftime that their best strategy was to simply constantly throw downfield, knowing Vanderbilt would not be able to stop it. The Commodores led at halftime, but Lane Kiffin's team surged back in the second half to run away with a 52-28 victory. Vanderbilt's offense did some good things in the first half.

9 Ole Miss in town. The Commodores (3-2) are hoping to win their first conference game since the 2019 season as the Rebels (5-0) look to make a legitimate push ...

On the other side of the ball, Vanderbilt will have to deal with the always-tricky tempo offense led by USC transfer quarterback [Jaxson Dart](//247sports.com/Player/Jaxson-Dart-46099432) and a dominant run game. The Commodores (3-2) are hoping to win their first conference game since the 2019 season as the Rebels (5-0) look to make a legitimate push for the SEC championship and an appearance in a New Year's Six bowl. [Jaylen Mahoney](//247sports.com/Player/Jaylen-Mahoney-46041890) and sophomore offensive lineman [Julian Hernandez](//247sports.com/Player/Julian-Hernandez-46053185).

Vanderbilt has been very good at taking care of the football through four games. Eh, except for that one time. The Commodores have four giveaways in 2022, and three of those came in the Sept. 10 loss to ...

“There’s going to be things in the first half that we’re going to want to build from. “They had a couple one-play drives that really hurt us and really hurt the offense and hurt the whole team. The Commodores are now in their first losing streak of the season, and there will be no rest for the weary next week. Ladarius Tennison picked it up at the 6, and Quinshon Judkins scored on the next play from scrimmage, making it 31-20 in the blink of an eye. CT kickoff—the team’s third straight matchup with a team ranked inside the top 10. “I felt like we came out playing the style of football that we needed to play to win the game, and we had every intention to come out in the second half to do that all over again. The Rebels, however, totaled nearly 600 yards of offense and averaged just less than 10 yards per play. The things that we did well in the first half, we weren’t able to carry over into the second half.” That 20-17 halftime lead lasted just five minutes into the second half. Then it didn’t do itself any favors in the pivotal third quarter, which proved to be the deciding period of the day. Ole Miss averaged 7.4 yards per play despite rushing for just 45 yards—pedestrian for a unit that began the weekend with the nation’s fifth-best ground attack. Vanderbilt went 0-for-4 on third downs, committed three penalties and turned the ball over once.