Vanderbilt Commodores Claim First Win of 2026 Season

Vanderbilt Commodores clinched their first conference win of the 2026 season, defeating Mississippi State Bulldogs 25-23 at Davis Wade Stadium. They led 16-0 before Mississippi State closed the gap, but the defense, led by safety Ricardo Jones, held strong and forced a crucial out-of-bounds throw. This victory is a significant boost for Vanderbilt as they look to build momentum moving forward.