Sept. 26, 2026 – Vanderbilt outgained Auburn and held the ball for more than 37 minutes, but a blocked punt returned for a touchdown proved costly in a 21-15 loss at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Commodores fell to 3-1 (0-1 SEC). More Sports News
| Quarterback | Team | Comp-Att | Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Curtis | VU | 22-33 | 199 | 0 | 1 |
| Byrum Brown | AUB | 18-27 | 140 | 1 | 1 |
Special Teams Swing the Game
Auburn’s Cade Carlson returned a blocked punt 10 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter for a 14-3 lead, and the Tigers also blocked a Vanderbilt field goal before halftime. Sedrick Alexander’s 3-yard run pulled Vanderbilt within 14-9, and Brock Taylor’s third field goal made it 21-15 with 6:26 left, but Auburn ran out the clock.
Vanderbilt finished with a 311-279 edge in total offense and 22 first downs to Auburn’s 15.
| Running Back | Team | Carries | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhilyn Young | VU | 10 | 46 | 0 |
| Sedrick Alexander | VU | 11 | 13 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Cobb | AUB | 8 | 58 | 0 |
Sherrill Leads Receivers
Junior Sherrill caught six passes for 95 yards. Defensively, Miles Capers intercepted Brown, CJ Heard had nine tackles and Bryan Longwell added eight tackles and a sack.
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