This is the season opener we’ve been waiting for. After five years of 0-1 starts, Vanderbilt took advantage of a solid Conference-USA opponent and looked dominant, outclassing its foe with a more physical and athletic performance.
The Commodores jumped out to a 28-0 start behind a dominant first half performance. Kyle Shurmur threw for a career-high three touchdowns while throwing for 296 interception-free yards, showcasing the kind of growth that made him dangerous in 2016 wins over Ole Miss and Tennessee.
More importantly, the Vanderbilt defense was more than prepared for one of the nation’s better offenses.