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Vanderbilt builds big lead, hangs on for 42-31 win

Through two games in the 2022 season, the Vanderbilt offense appears to be night and day different from the 2021 edition. Last season, the Commodores never scored more than 30 points in a game; this season, they’ve already topped that mark both times they’ve taken the field.

The offense had a quick three and out to open the game; but, after an erroneous punt by Elon, the Commodores struck quickly for their first touchdown of the game, with Mike Wright punching it in from five yards out after a 34-yard run by Ray Davis. Vanderbilt’s next drive looked to be going nowhere, but, after an Elon defender jumped offsides, Mike Wright found Jayden McGowan for a 75-yard touchdown pass to make it 14-0.