Sept. 26, 2026 – Vanderbilt outgained Auburn and held the ball for more than 37 minutes, but a blocked punt returned for a touchdown proved costly in a 21-15 loss at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Commodores fell to 3-1 (0-1 SEC). More Sports News
Auburn’s Cade Carlson returned a blocked punt 10 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter for a 14-3 lead, and the Tigers also blocked a Vanderbilt field goal before halftime. Sedrick Alexander’s 3-yard run pulled Vanderbilt within 14-9, and Brock Taylor’s third field goal made it 21-15 with 6:26 left, but Auburn ran out the clock.
Vanderbilt finished with a 311-279 edge in total offense and 22 first downs to Auburn’s 15.
Junior Sherrill caught six passes for 95 yards. Defensively, Miles Capers intercepted Brown, CJ Heard had nine tackles and Bryan Longwell added eight tackles and a sack.
Source: Vanderbilt
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