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Vanderbilt and Coach Clark Lea Open Season Against Austin Peay of the FCS
Austin Peay brings a 1-0 record and a defense allowing 17 points per game into its first road test against Vanderbilt.
- On Saturday at 7 p.m. ET, Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in the season opener in Nashville, with the Governors entering at 1-0 after defeating Gardner-Webb 35-17.
- Vanderbilt coach Lea prioritized camp consistency over experience, naming veteran Orion Irving the starting tackle over transfer Beau Johnson after Irving's strong training camp performance.
- Rotational receivers Cole Adams and Ja'Cory Thomas will rejoin the lineup Saturday after recovering from injuries sustained during fall camp, as Lea noted, "We have bumps and bruises, but it's been cool to see guys working back in."
- Averaging 483 yards per game and ranking 23rd in FCS, Austin Peay will test a Vanderbilt defense that allowed 357.5 yards per game during the 2025 season.
- Following Saturday's matchup, Vanderbilt hosts Delaware on Sept. 12, while Austin Peay hosts Morehead State as both teams pursue early-season momentum.
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Vanderbilt and coach Clark Lea open season against Austin Peay of the FCS
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Vanderbilt begins post-Diego Pavia era with matchup vs. Austin Peay
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