Nashville, TN
Oct 26, 2024
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In an electrifying showdown, the Texas Longhorns narrowly escaped an upset bid by the Vanderbilt Commodores, clinching a 27-24 victory in Nashville. Quarterback Quinn Ewers rebounded from an earlier interception to orchestrate an efficient offense, achieving 17 consecutive completions and throwing for three touchdowns, including two to DeAndre Moore Jr. The Longhorns leveraged an early momentum surge, thanks to a 75-yard touchdown drive that featured a remarkable one-handed catch by Matthew Golden, to build a substantial lead by halftime at 21-10.
However, the Commodores, resilient throughout, came charging back in the latter half, closing the gap with late scores. Diego Pavia led Vanderbilt's offense, countering with both rushing and passing exploits that pushed the game to the wire. Nevertheless, Texas' defense, spearheaded by Liona Lefau and supported by Michael Taaffe's turnover magic, held firm to preserve the lead and secure an SEC divisional win. Despite the win, Texas' ten penalties and two turnovers highlighted areas for improvement as they move towards their crucial clash against Florida following a bye week.
Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt)
Pavia's 18-yard rushing touchdown opened the game's scoring and demonstrated Vanderbilt's ability to capitalize on early turnovers. This drive was set up by Martel Hight's interception off a tipped pass from Quinn Ewers.
Quinn Ewers (Texas)
Ewers orchestrated a 9-play, 75-yard drive, culminating in a precise 3-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Golden. This marked the start of Ewers' sequence of 17 consecutive completions.
DeAndre Moore Jr. (Texas)
Moore reeled in a 27-yard touchdown pass from Ewers, giving Texas a 14-7 lead. The scoring play was the second in a string of methodical drives that showcased Ewers' command of the offense.
Michael Taaffe (Texas)
Taaffe intercepted Diego Pavia's pass at the Texas 22-yard line, quelling Vanderbilt's advance and highlighting his pivotal defensive contributions in a depleted Longhorns secondary.
Bert Auburn (Texas)
Auburn extended Texas' lead with his consistent kicking, nailing a crucial 40-yard field goal after the Longhorns' offense stalled, helping stabilize Texas' hold on the game.
Liona Lefau (Texas)
Lefau's interception at the Vanderbilt 35 halted a critical Commodores drive, asserting Texas' defensive prowess and leading directly to a field goal that extended their lead.
Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt)
Stowers' 8-yard touchdown reception narrowed Texas' lead to three. This score was bolstered by a series of precise passes from Pavia, highlighting Vanderbilt's late-game resilience.
Brock Taylor (Vanderbilt)
Taylor's 54-yard field goal to close the first half kept Vanderbilt within striking distance, a crucial score reflecting his standout special teams play.
Quinn Ewers (Texas, QB)
Ewers shook off some early pressure to finish with 288 yards and three touchdowns, completing 17 straight passes at one point, even as he faced constant blitzes and pressure from the Vanderbilt defense.
DeAndre Moore Jr. (Texas, WR)
In Isaiah Bond's absence, Moore stepped up with two touchdowns and 97 receiving yards, becoming a key playmaker for the Longhorns and pacing their passing strategy.
Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt, QB)
Pavia demonstrated his dual-threat capabilities, running for a touchdown and passing for two others, consistently challenging the Texas defense with deceptive plays.
Michael Taaffe (Texas, DB)
Taaffe showcased his defensive acumen with an interception and a forced fumble, stepping up amid a depleted secondary to contribute to crucial turnovers for Texas.
Liona Lefau (Texas, LB)
Displaying firm defensive leadership, Lefau's key interception in the fourth quarter blunted a potential Vanderbilt scoring drive and swung the momentum back to Texas.
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Texas Longhorns
14
7
3
3
27
Vanderbilt Commodores
7
3
7
7
24
