In the preseason, The Tennessean projected a 4-8 record for Vanderbilt. That seems likely to miss the mark. Here's a re-prediction of the Commodores' remaining six games: This score may seem low, but Vanderbilt's strategy of playing slow and chewing clock tends to keep scores − and margin of victory − down with the number of possessions limited.

Quarterback Diego Pavia powered through pain as Vanderbilt football won an SEC road game for the first time since 2022.

Pavia had a big day for Vanderbilt as he ended up going 16-20 through the air for 252 yards for two touchdowns and zero interceptions. Pavia took care of the football, and he torched the Crimson Tide all day long. It was an impressive performance.

See our score prediction for Vanderbilt football vs. Ball State in a Week 8 nonconference game for Diego Pavia and the Commodores.

The pressure was on for Diego Pavia and the Vanderbilt football team on that final drive. Alabama had their timeouts, the two-minute timeout, and their offense had been clicking. What the Commodores were able to do to burn the clock was extremely impressive.

The Vanderbilt Commodores (4-2) host the Ball State Cardinals (2-4) at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The contest will be broadcast on SEC Network+, starting at 7 p.m. ET. Below,

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has asked for a rating increase on "College Football 25" after consecutive wins vs. Alabama and Kentucky.

Ball State football will take on Vanderbilt on the road for its last nonconference game of the year. Here's our scouting report and a score prediction: