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Did Vanderbilt Commodores' Fourth Quarter Surge Against Texas Longhorns Fall Short?

The Vanderbilt Commodores faced off against the Texas Longhorns in a closely contested game at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. The final score was 34-31, with the Longhorns narrowly edging out the Commodores. Both teams now hold a record of 7-2.


Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Justin Ball (84) and wide receiver Ezra McAllister (82) take the field before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter


The game began with a dominant performance from the Longhorns, who quickly established their lead by scoring 17 points while keeping Vandy scoreless. The Burnt Orange's defense was particularly effective, preventing any significant advances from the Dores.


Second Quarter


In response, Vandy showed resilience in the second quarter. Diego Pavia led an impressive offensive drive resulting in 10 points for the Commodores. Pavia completed 27 passes for a total of 365 yards and three touchdowns throughout the game, showcasing his ability to navigate through Texas' defense.


Third Quarter


The third quarter saw another surge from Texas as they added another 10 points to their tally while maintaining their defensive stronghold against Vandy's attempts to close the gap. Despite this setback, players like Eli Stowers stood out with his receiving skills, contributing significantly with two touchdown receptions and seven first downs.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter was marked by an explosive comeback attempt by Vandy as they scored an impressive 21 points without conceding any to Texas. This late-game rally highlighted what went wrong for Vanderbilt Commodores earlier on – missed opportunities and penalties that had cost them valuable ground.


Despite falling short of victory, this spirited effort left fans optimistic about future performances. In terms of Vanderbilt Commodores post-match stats: Langston Patterson led defensively with seven tackles; however, it wasn't enough to turn things around completely against such formidable opponents as noted during Vanderbilt Commodores vs Texas Longhorns key moments.


Looking ahead: The next challenge awaits when Auburn Tigers visit FirstBank Stadium on November 8th at 4:00 PM CDT where fans can catch all action live via SEC Network broadcast according to recent scheduling updates provided by officials involved within respective organizations including those responsible overseeing operations related directly towards ensuring smooth execution planned events moving forward into foreseeable future endeavors alike!


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