Here are five things to know about Baylor’s Texas Bowl opponent Vanderbilt.
Stuck in a rut
The last time Vanderbilt had a winning season on the gridiron was when the Commodores went 9-4 in James Franklin’s final season as head coach in 2013.
Derek Mason took over, Vanderbilt hasn’t had a winning season, with its best finish coming in 2016 when the Commodores went 6-7. If Vanderbilt (6-6) can beat Baylor, it would be the best season under Mason and his first bowl win.
A dynamic offensive duo
In a conference ruled by teams like Alabama, LSU and Georgia, Vanderbilt has one of the most lethal receivers in the league.