Vanderbilt Commodores Dominate Georgia State Panthers with a Rushing Avalanche

The Vanderbilt Commodores continued their undefeated streak, improving to 4-0, as they overwhelmed the Georgia State Panthers at FirstBank Stadium. The final score of 70-21 reflected the Commodores' commanding performance, leaving the Panthers with a record of 1-3.

First Quarter

The game kicked off with an explosive start for Vandy. They quickly established dominance by scoring 21 points in the first quarter alone. The Dores' rushing attack was relentless, led by Makhilyn Young's impressive 60-yard touchdown run that set the tone for what would be a high-scoring affair.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Diego Pavia showcased his dual-threat capabilities. He contributed significantly to both passing and rushing plays, adding another touchdown to his name through a precise pass and maintaining pressure on Georgia State's defense. The Commodores extended their lead further with another set of touchdowns while limiting the Panthers to just two field goals.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, Vanderbilt's defense stepped up its game. Miles Capers made notable contributions with 1.5 sacks and multiple quarterback hits that disrupted any momentum Georgia State tried to build. Meanwhile, AJ Newberry added two more touchdowns on short runs as Vandy continued their offensive onslaught.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter saw no let-up from Vanderbilt as they added another pair of touchdowns courtesy of Sedrick Alexander and Junior Sherrill’s efforts in red zone situations. Jamison Curtis also made headlines by returning a punt for a touchdown—a highlight moment in this one-sided encounter.

Overall, this matchup was marked by Vanderbilt’s exceptional efficiency in converting red zone opportunities into points—achieving an impressive success rate of 100 percent across eight attempts—and solidifying their position at the top with ten total touchdowns scored during this game.

Looking ahead, fans can catch Vandy back in action against Utah State Aggies at FirstBank Stadium on September 27th at 12:45 PM EDT; tune into SEC Network for live coverage! Don't miss out—share this article and keep supporting your team!