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Vanderbilt's Historic Win Over Tennessee
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Vanderbilt football secured a historic ten-win season with a decisive victory over rival Tennessee, marking coach Clark Leas first win against Josh Heupels team. The Commodores dominated the game, outgaining the Vols and scoring on their first four possessions after halftime. Quarterback Diego Pavia led the offense, throwing for 253 yards and running for 159 yards. A crucial turning point occurred when a roughing the passer penalty gave Vanderbilt a fresh set of downs near the goal line, allowing them to score a touchdown and tie the game at halftime. The Commodores never trailed again, extending their lead to thirty-one to twenty-one in the third quarter and ultimately securing a forty-five to twenty-four victory.
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