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In this story:NASHVILLE — The usefulness of the bye week for Vanderbilt football cannot be understated in the eyes of the program.Not only was it an opportunity for coaches and players to collectively catch their breath after eight consecutive Saturdays of having a game, but it was an entire week to digest what has gone wrong this season and how Vanderbilt can improve in the final stretch of games.Offensively, it has not been the season Vanderbilt has wanted in terms of running the ball. The Commodores entered Saturday’s game against Mississippi State averaging just 106 yards per game on the…

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In this story:NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt has made a number of notable moves on its depth chart prior to its Tuesday matchup with Alabama. Highly-regarded freshman offensive lineman Mitchell Smith is listed as Vanderbilt’s starter at strong guard and former Vanderbilt safety Dontae Carter is now listed at cornerback–as the second teamer behind another converted corner in Davin Chandler. Vanderbilt also moved Martel Hight–a cornerback by trade–to wide receiver full time. He’s listed as a second-team receiver behind Old Dominion transfer Ja’Cory Thomas. Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea liked what he saw from Smith early on when Smith played tight end in Vanderbilt’s jumbo packages. His…

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