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Looking ahead: Vanderbilt’s most important game for 2016

Related Topics: Derek Mason

We draw ever closer to the start of the 2016 season and continue our look at the most important game for each team.

In addition, we take a look at the biggest SEC game of the season for a team’s fan base that does not include their favorite team.

This piece looks at Vanderbilt.

Most important game

Florida at Vanderbilt, October 1: This could be a potential “swing game” in the SEC East for the Commodores and also a coming-out party for the program under third-year coach Derek Mason. Though Vandy is just 10-37-2 all-time against the Gators, including just one victory in the past 24 meetings, the talent gap appears to be closing, as last season’s game attests (Florida won 9-7 on a late field goal).