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Vanderbilt vs. Virginia Tech: Can the Commodores Conquer?

Can Vanderbilt conquer Lane Stadium? After last year's victory against Virginia Tech, the Commodores head to Blacksburg, surprisingly not favored to win. Will their explosive offense overcome the Hokies' home-field advantage and solidify Vanderbilt's rise in college football? Tune in to find out if Vanderbilt can handle the pressure and prove last year's win was no fluke.

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