Vanderbilt Secures Bowl Eligibility with 17-7 Victory Over Auburn

The Commodores achieve their first bowl eligibility since 2018, overcoming offensive struggles to defeat the Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia threw two touchdown passes, including a decisive 4-yarder to Eli Stowers late in the game.
The win marks Vanderbilt's first bowl eligibility since 2018, improving their record to 6-3 overall and 3-2 in the SEC.
Auburn's performance was marred by penalties and missed opportunities, including a crucial missed 52-yard field goal by Towns McGough.
Vanderbilt's special teams played a key role, with punter Jesse Mirco pinning Auburn deep and Martel Hight's punt return setting up a field goal.
The victory continues Diego Pavia's success against Auburn, having previously defeated them with New Mexico State last season.