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Vanderbilt Commodores Clash with Auburn Tigers at FirstBank Stadium in Football Showdown

As the Vanderbilt Commodores prepare to host the Auburn Tigers at FirstBank Stadium, fans are anticipating a challenging matchup. The upcoming game, scheduled for November 4th, will test the Commodores' resilience after a series of tough games.


Aug 26, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback AJ Swann (5) calls a play at the line during the first half against the Hawaii Warriors at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

The recent performance of the Vanderbilt Commodores has shown both promise and areas needing improvement. In their last game against Ole Miss Rebels, despite a strong punting game averaging 52 yards and achieving two punts inside the 20-yard line, they struggled offensively. The passing completion rate was just 40 percent with two interceptions thrown and only one first down achieved through air attack. Their defense managed to sack their opponents three times but ultimately fell short in preventing scoring drives.


Two weeks prior against Georgia Bulldogs at home, Vanderbilt showcased a more effective offense with a passing completion rate of over 65 percent and an average gain per play of five yards. They converted all red zone attempts into scores but were less effective on third-down conversions with only a 22 percent success rate.


Against Florida Gators earlier in October, while they had an impressive average punt yardage of over 46 yards and three sacks defensively, turnovers proved costly as they lost one fumble and failed to convert any fourth-down attempts.


The venue could play into Vanderbilt's hands as they return to familiar territory at FirstBank Stadium where crowd support can be pivotal. However, consistency on both sides of the ball will be crucial for them to secure victory against Auburn Tigers.


Fans can catch this exciting football encounter live on SEC Network or attend it in person at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville on November 4th at 8:00 PM local time.

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