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Published Sep 17, 2021
Game Day Central: Stanford at Vanderbilt
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Sean Williams  •  TheDoreReport
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The Commodores are coming off a dramatic 24-21 win over Colorado State to notch their first victory of the season and the Clark Lea era. A battle of academia ensues on West End Saturday night as the Stanford Cardinal clash with the Vanderbilt

Date/Time: Sept. 18th at 7 p.m.

Site: Vanderbilt Stadium

Series Overall: First ever meeting

Television: ESPNU

Radio: Nashville WQZQ 830 AM, 93.3 FM; Chattanooga WALV 105.1 FM; Lewisburg WJJM 1490 AM, 94.3 FM; Memphis WMPS 1210 AM, 103.1 FM, SiriusXM 192, SiriusXM online 963

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Last Week:

Stanford - After a disappointing 24-7 to Kansas State to open the season, the Cardinal bounced back in a big way last, man-handling the No. 14 USC Trojans 42-28 on the road. Cardinal quarterback Tanner McKee broke out in his first collegiate start, passing for 234 yards and two touchdowns while running back Nathaniel Peat had a career-high 115 yards rushing and a score. Stanford was outgained offensively, 408 to 375, but were able to hold USC receiver Drake London in check and come up with a key interception of Kedon Slovis that eventually led to a score.

Vanderbilt - For the first quarter and a half against Colorado State, it appeared the nightmare of week one's 23-3 loss to East Tennessee State was morphing into chapter two of a Stephen King novel. However, down 14-0, Vanderbilt started showing life towards the end of the first half. Ken Seals led the Commodores going 27-of-42 for two touchdowns and also rushing for a score. Kicker Joseph Bulovas nailed a 38-yard field goal with 2:48 remaining that would give the Commodores their first win of the season and Clark Lea his first victory as a head coach.

2020 Offensive Stats
VanderbiltStanford

13.5

Points/Game

24.5

331.5

Total Offense

304

94.5

Rushing Yards/Game

90.5

237

Passing Yards/Game

214

44

First Downs

32

4.3

Yards/Play

5.8

4

Turnovers

2

2020 Defensive Stats
VanderbiltStanford

22

Points/Game

26

379.5

Total Offense/Game

376

193

Rushing Yards/Game

192.5

186.5

Passing Yards/Game

183.5

33

First Downs

39

5.8

Yards/Play

6.3

1

Turnovers

2

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Staff Predictions:

Sean Williams: 35-20 Stanford

Chris Lee: 31-13 Stanford

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