Vanderbilt football has one more non-conference game before returning to SEC play, against Utah State on Sept. 27 at FirstBank Stadium. The Commodores (4-0, 1-0 SEC) face Alabama in Tuscaloosa next …
Vanderbilt football has one more non-conference game before returning to SEC play, against Utah State on Sept. 27 at FirstBank Stadium.
The Commodores (4-0, 1-0 SEC) face Alabama in Tuscaloosa next week but first play against one of the better teams in the Mountain West.
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Utah State (3-1, 1-0 MWC) already has a loss to an SEC opponent, a 44-22 loss at Texas A&M on Sept. 6.
Here’s how the Tennessean’s experts pick Vandy-Utah State:
Vanderbilt-Utah State picks: Commodores look ahead to Alabama?
Aria Gerson, Vanderbilt beat reporter: Vanderbilt 47, Utah State 17
Utah State has had a potent offense this season, and Vanderbilt’s defense has not always been locked in for entire games. Thus, the Aggies may be able to put up some points on the Commodores. But it’s much less likely that Utah State will be able to stop Vanderbilt’s offense.
Gentry Estes, columnist: Vanderbilt 30, Utah State 24
With Alabama waiting, Vandy needs to be careful not to ease up here. This could be a tricky game.
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Tom Kreager, sports director: Vanderbilt 67, Utah State 10
Vanderbilt starts slow and finishes fast to make sure there is no trap game here. Diego Pavia and other key starters get plenty of rest heading into next week’s trip to Tuscaloosa.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Vanderbilt football vs Utah State picks ahead of Alabama game
Source: Utah News