Welcome back, Jeff Jennings. The Commodores took a 7-3 lead on a four-yard touchdown run by Jennings, who sat out last season due to a knee injury. Quarterback Chris Nickson flipped the ball at the perfect time on the option, allowing Jennings to race into the right corner of the end zone untouched.

Vanderbilt started the drive with great field position after D.J. Moore's electric 63-yard kick return.