It doesn’t seem like No. 5 Texas has recovered from its 30-15 Week 8 loss to Georgia. The Longhorns couldn’t even complete their first drive before trouble struck.
Quarterback Quinn Ewers had his pass deflected on just the fifth play of the game and the ball was intercepted by Vanderbilt’s Martel Hight.
Five players later, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia scrambled right on a broken play and rushed 18 yards for the game’s opening touchdown.
Texas’ critical early mistake suggests the team hasn’t moved past those it made against Georgia last week. Sitting at 6-1 in a stacked SEC means it cannot afford any more falters on its remaining schedule.
Vanderbilt is looking to add another signature win to its incredible resume this season having already knocked off then-No. 1 Alabama 40-35 in Week 6, its first against a top-ranked foe all-time.
According to the ESPN broadcast, the Commodores would be bowl-eligible for just the 10th time in program history if it pulls off the upset against Texas.
Sitting at No. 25, this is the first time Vanderbilt has been ranked in the AP poll since 2013.
