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Vanderbilt Holds Off Mississippi State to Win Its First SEC Game 25-17
Vanderbilt’s defense held Mississippi State to 71 first-half yards and four straight three-and-outs before Brock Taylor’s field goals secured the win.
- On Saturday, Vanderbilt defeated Mississippi State 25-23, securing the Commodores' first Southeastern Conference win of the season and snapping a five-game losing streak.
- Establishing a 16-0 halftime lead in Starkville, the Commodores relied on dominant defense that forced four consecutive three-and-outs and limited Mississippi State to just 71 total yards in the first half.
- After quarterback A.J. Swann connected with Sanfrisco Magee for a 65-yard touchdown in the third quarter, Will Whitson recorded a scoop-and-score that cut Vanderbilt's lead to 16-14.
- Cole Spence sealed the victory by recovering an onside kick in the final minute, after the Bulldogs threatened to tie the game with a late touchdown and two-point conversion attempt.
- Vanderbilt returns home next week to host Alabama, while Mississippi State prepares to face Auburn on Saturday, both teams seeking momentum from their respective outcomes.
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WellandTribune.caVanderbilt holds off Mississippi State to win its first SEC game 25-23
Vanderbilt withstood a comeback attempt by Mississippi State and won 25-23 on Saturday. It’s the Commodores’ first Southeastern Conference win of the year, and it snaps a five-game losing streak. The Commodores (4-5, 1-5 SEC) led 16-0 at halftime, but…
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Vanderbilt holds off Mississippi State to win its first SEC game 25-17
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thesportsleader.comBrock Taylor’s 6 FGs help Vanderbilt net first SEC win
Behind six field goals from Brock Taylor -- including two beyond 50 yards -- Vanderbilt notched its first Southeastern Conference win of the season, beating Mississippi State 25-23 Saturday in Starkville, Miss.Taylor drilled a 55-yard kick with 1:46 re...
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