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No. 18 Vanderbilt Hosts Utah State in First-Ever Meeting Saturday

Clark Lea emphasizes focus on Utah State to keep momentum before a daunting SEC stretch.

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Diego Pavia #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores runs the ball the Georgia State Panthers in the second half at FirstBank Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Overview

  • The game is scheduled for FirstBank Stadium and will air on SEC Network with streaming on WatchESPN.
  • Vanderbilt enters 4-0 and ranked No. 18, while Utah State is 3-1 in Bronco Mendenhall’s first season.
  • Sportsbooks list Vanderbilt as a sizable favorite, with DraftKings posting the Commodores at -22.5 and local staff picks largely projecting a home win.
  • Lea says his team will not look past the Aggies despite a trip to No. 17 Alabama next week.
  • Vanderbilt’s high-scoring offense led by dual-threat quarterback Diego Pavia meets an Aggies unit keyed by QB Bryson Barnes and a productive linebacking trio.