2013 Vanderbilt BBVA Compass Bowl Guide

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January 4, 2014 • Legion Field

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1st time to beat rivals Georgia, Florida and Tennessee in same season

3 straight bowl games for first time in school history

8 wins in backto-back regular seasons for first time since 1927-28

9 15-4 straight November wins

in last 19 games, only Alabama has more wins in SEC

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ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Nicholas Zeppos..................Vanderbilt Chancellor David Williams II.....................Director of Athletics Richard McCarty...............Faculty Representative Kevin Colon................Assoc. Director of Athletics Patricia Marett.................Assoc. Vice Chancellor/ ......Chief of Staff/University Affairs and Athletics Candice Lee..............Assoc. Director of Athletics/ .................. Sr. Woman Administrator/Compliance Lori Alexander..........Assoc. Director of Athletics Mark Carter..........Director of Development, NCC Steve Walsh.........Director of Sales & Marketing Brock Williams.........Assoc. Director of Athletics Rod Williamson.......Director of Communications Elizabeth Wright......Director, Academic Support Jeff Miller.....................General Mgr., IMG College Eric Jones.............................Ticket Office Manager Luke Wyatt....Supervisor of Equipment Services

THE COACHING STAFF James Franklin....................................Head Coach John Donovan.....................Off. Coordinator/RBs Bob Shoop...................Def. Coordinator/Safeties Charles Bankins.....................Special Teams/TEs George Barlow........Def. Recruiting Coord./DBs Josh Gattis................Off. Recruiting Coord./WRs Herb Hand....... Run Game Coordinator/Off. Line Brent Pry....Asst. Head Coach, Co-Def. Coord./LBs Ricky Rahne......................................Quarterbacks Sean Spencer.................................Defensive Line Ryan Anderson................... Graduate Asst. (Def.) Derham Cato.........................Graduate Asst. (Off.) Chandler Henley..................Graduate Asst. (Off.) Lamar Morgan.................... Graduate Asst. (Def.)

KEY SUPPORT STAFF Jemal Griffin........................Football Chief of Staff Dwight Galt..........Dir., Performance Enhancement Chuck Losey........Asst., Performance Enhancement Barry Gant........Asst., Performance Enhancement Michael Hazel................Dir., Football Operations Andy Frank.............Player Personnel Coordinator Kevin Threlkel.....Asst. Dir., Football Operations Tyler Barnes..............Co-Recruiting Coordinator Andrea Cain..............Asst. Recruiting Coordinator Matt Ruland..............Asst. Recruiting Coordinator Rod Chance.......................Quality Control, Offense Charles Walker............... Quality Control, Defense Jamie Hopkins.........................Director of Facilities Steven Parks...............Director, Video Production Lacey Ballard.............Asst. Dir., Video Production Wes Whaley...............Asst. Dir., Video Production Tosin Abari.....................................Video Production Lee Hardin......................................Video Production Charlotte Siegel...........Admin. Asst., Head Coach Beverly Brothers............Administrative Assistant Tom Bossung......................... Head Athletic Trainer Tracy Campbell...................... Asst. Athletic Trainer Adam Clemens......................Asst. Athletic Trainer Justin Wenzel .......................Asst. Athletic Trainer Kerry Wilbar...........................Asst. Athletic Trainer Chris Singleton....................... Equipment Manager Gary Veach..............................Equipment Assistant Kevin Fuhrer............................Equipment Assistant Kevin Konstabel.....................Equipment Assistant Eugene Henderson............. Academic Counselor Max Martin............................ Academic Counselor Ashley Vogl ............................Academic Counselor Allison Bradley............................................Marketing

Game Date: Saturday Jan. 4, 2014 KICKOFF: 12 noon CT Game Site: Legion Field, Birmingham, Ala. (55,000) BBVA Compass Bowl Administration Executive Director: Mark Meadows Bowl Media Relations Director: Norm Reilly nreilly@uab.edu • (205) 936-1793 Media Headquarters: The Westin Birmingham 2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham (205) 307-3600 vanderbilt headquarters: Wynfrey Hotel, Hoover Television: ESPN (national) Dave Neal................................................play-by-play Andre Ware...................................................... analyst Dawn Davenport............................sideline reporter Vanderbilt Radio NETWORK: Flagship Stations: NewsRadio AM-1510 WLAC, WNSR AM-560, WNSR FM 95.9 Joe Fisher................................................play-by-play John Gromos................................................... analyst Mitch Light.......................................sideline reporter Bob Horner....................................................producer

VANDERBILT PRACTICES The Commodores will practice daily at Hoover High School, starting on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Availability will be announced.

BOWL WEEK ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE All times subject to change; all times Central

Tuesday, Dec. 31 5:15 pm..................... Commodores arrive in Birmingham Thursday, Jan. 2 1:30-3 pm........................Team Tour of Civil Rights Institute 6-7 pm.....................Commodore Coaches' Call-In Show ................................... Rogue Tavern, 2312 2nd Ave. North Friday, Jan. 3 12 noon.........Monday Morning QB Club Team Luncheon ......................... Birmingham Sheraton, Info: (205) 251-8423 2-8 pm......Street Fest & Pep Rally, Five Points South, (free) 2 pm............................................ Concert (Groove Daddy) 4:30 pm............................ Dreamland Rib Eating Contest 5 pm.................................................... Vanderbilt Pep Rally 6 pm............................................Concert (Blackjack Billy) 3 pm................ Vanderbilt Press Conference, Legion Field saturday, Jan. 4 8:30-11:30 am .....................Fan Zone Tailgate, Legion Field 12 noon............ Kickoff, 8th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl

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Vanderbilt vs Houston............................. Pages 2-3 The Year in Photos................................................4-5 Vanderbilt BBVA Compass Bowl Notes..........6-17 Updating Commodore Records........................... 18 Vanderbilt Depth Chart.......................................... 19 Numerical Roster/Pronunciations.................20-21 Vanderbilt Bowl History/Game Recaps.........22-24 Vanderbilt Bowl Records.................................25-28 The Commodore Staff......................................29-37 Head Coach James Franklin...................29-32

Assistant Coaches....................................33-35

University, Athletics Officials...................... 36

Football Support Staff................................... 37 Meet the Commodores................................... 38-61 2013 Vanderbilt Statistics................................62-85

Overall Team Statistics................................. 62

Individual Statistical Leaders.................63-64

Individual (Game-by-Game)....................65-68

Offensive & Defensive Starters................... 69

Team Statistics..........................................69-71

The Last Time............................................72-73

2013 Game Recaps...................................74-85 2013 SEC Statistics...........................................86-87 2013 – The Year in Photos..................................... 88

BBVA COMPASS BOWL GUIDE CREDITS ON THE COVERS: The Vanderbilt senior class has been instrumental in securing three consecutive postseason bowl appearances for the Commodore football program. Images of 15 seniors grace three covers of the BBVA Compass Bowl Guide.

The inside front cover features additional achievements of the 2013 Vanderbilt squad.

Printing: Franklin Graphics, Nashville. sTaff: This BBVA Compass Bowl Guide was produced by the Vanderbilt Athletic Communications staff. SID Larry Leathers and assistant SID Kyle Parkinson coordinated.

Several staff members, including Ryan Schulz, Jerome Boettcher, Andy Boggs, Brandon Barca, Robynn Candish, Dana Reynolds and intern Robbie Straight contributed. Creative Services designed the covers.

Photos: Images were provided by Vanderbilt photographers John Russell, Joe Howell, Daniel Dubois, Steve Green and Anne Raynor.

Freelancers Winslow Townson, Chris Justice and Stan Jones also provided images.

Athletic Communications: Rod Williamson....Dir., Communications/Bowling Larry Leathers..............Primary Football Contact Kyle Parkinson.............. Secondary FB/Baseball Brandon Barca.............Website co-Coordinator Ryan Schulz...................Website co-Coordinator Andy Boggs............................Basketball (M)/Golf David Dawson.................................Basketball (W) Jerome Boettcher...Editor/Commodore Nation Dana Reynolds...........Social Media Coordinator Robbie Straight.........................Tennis/Swimming Robynn Candish.......... Administrative Assistant

Vanderbilt athletics Website vucommodores.com

Vanderbilt Football Twitter Feed @vandyfootball

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VANDERBILT COMMODORES COMMODORE QUICK FACTS

2013 Vanderbilt SCHEDULE 8-4, 4-4 (4th-SEC East)

A Quick Look

Date AP/USAT Opponent TV Site Result Aug. 29 -/- OLE MISS ESPN Nashville, Tenn.

L, 39-35 -/- AUSTIN PEAY CSS Nashville, Tenn. W, 38-3 Sept. 7 -/- @ #13 SO. CAROLINA ESPN Columbia, S.C. L, 35-25 Sept. 14 -/- @ Massachusetts ESPNNews Foxborough, Mass. W, 24-7 Sept. 21 -/- UAB FSN Nashville, Tenn. W, 52-24 Sept. 28 -/- MISSOURI CSS Nashville, Tenn.

L, 51-28 Oct. 5 -/- #15 GEORGIA CBS Nashville, Tenn. W, 31-27 Oct. 19 -/- @ Texas A&M SEC TV College Station, Texas L, 56-24 Oct. 26 -/- @ Florida FSN Gainesville, Fla. W, 34-17 Nov. 9 -/- KENTUCKY SEC TV Nashville, Tenn. W, 22-6 Nov. 16 Knoxville, Tenn. W, 14-10 Nov. 23 rv/rv @ Tennessee ESPN2 W, 23-21 Nov. 30 rv/rv Wake Forest SEC TV Nashville, Tenn.

Head Coach........James Franklin (3rd year) Career Record..........................................23-15 2013 Team Record.......................................8-4 2013 SEC Record.......... 4-4 (4th in SEC East) BCS Rank........................................................r/v Associated Press Rank...............................r/v USA Today/Coaches' Rank........................r/v Home..............................................................5-2 Away...............................................................3-2 Home Attendance.... 249,728 (seven games) Average Home Attendance................ 35,675 Bowl Appearances.....................................7th All-Time Bowl Record............................. 3-2-1 Last Bowl............................... 2012 Music City Last Bowl W/L............... N.C. State (W, 38-24)

Team Offense

2013 VANDERBILT INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing

Jerron Seymour

G Att. Net. Avg. TD Long Avg./G 11 12 11

144 87 68

627 353 266

4.4 4.1 3.9

13 4 2

58 18 25

57.0 29.4 24.2

(SEC/NCAA) Scoring Offense.............................. 29.2 (9/65) Total Offense................................366.7 (10/94) Rushing Offense..........................133.0 (14/97) Passing Offense............................233.7 (9/65)

Wesley Tate Brian Kimbrow Austyn Carta-Samuels Patton Robinette

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Team Defense

Receiving

G Rec. Yards Avg. TD Long Avg./G

(SEC/NCAA) Scoring Defense............................. 24.7 (9/47) Total Defense.................................352.3 (5/25) Rushing Defense..........................148.0 (5/42) Passing Defense...........................204.3 (5/20)

General Information

Location.................................Nashville, Tenn.

Founded ..................................................... 1873 Undergraduate Enrollment.................... 6,850 Nickname...................................Commodores Colors......................................Black and Gold Stadium..................Vanderbilt Stadium (40,350) All-Time Record................. 580-583-50 (.498) Chancellor...................... Nicholas S. Zeppos Director of Athletics................David Williams II Conference............................... Southeastern Marching Band......................... Spirit of Gold Primary Football SID............ Larry Leathers ...........................................cell: (615) 480-8226 ......................larry.leathers@vanderbilt.edu Secondary Football SID......Kyle Parkinson .....................kyle.parkinson@vanderbilt.edu Vanderbilt Athletics Website: VUCommodores.com Vanderbilt Football Twitter: @VandyFootball Head Coach James Franklin Twitter: @JamesFranklinVU SEC Official Website: SECsports.com

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Passing

Jordan Matthews Jonathan Krause Jerron Seymour Wesley Tate

G Effic. Comp.-Att.-INT Pct. Yards TD Avg./G

12 10 11 12

143.0 118.3 107 41 19 18

193-281-9 40-69-3 1334 703 126 149

68.7 58.0 12.5 17.1 6.6 8.3

Defense G UA-A-TT TFL/Yds. Sacks

Kenny Ladler Darreon Herring Javon Marshall Jake Sealand Steven Clarke Andre Hal Walker May Kyle Woestmann Karl Butler

12 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 10

60-27-87 44-36-80 47-30-77 13-31-44 31-9-40 27-13-40 24-16-40 20-18-38 26-12-38

1.0-1 1.5-9 5.5-17 2.5-6 0.0-0 6.5-13 8.5-41 6.5-26 7.5-21

2268 488

0.0-0 1.0-8 1.0-13 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 4.0-32 5.5-25 0.0-0

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5 3 0 1

226.8 54.2

55 56 22 26

111.2 70.3 11.4 12.4

INT PBU FF/FR QH 5-61 1-3 1-0 0-0 1-69 2-32 0-0 0-0 0-0

7 11 3 1 5 14 0 1 3

5/0 0/0 0/1 1/0 0/1 0/1 0/1 1/0 0/1

0 1 0 0 0 0 4 2 0

2013 Southeastern Conference Standings Eastern Division Missouri South Carolina Georgia Vanderbilt Florida Tennessee Kentucky WEStern Division Auburn Alabama LSU Texas A&M Mississippi State Ole Miss Arkansas

SEC Pct. Overall Pct. Bowl Game (opponent) 7-1 .875 11-2 .846 AT&T Cotton (Oklahoma State) 6-2 .750 10-2 .833 Capital One (Wisconsin) 5-3 .625 11-2 .667 Taxslayer.com Gator (Nebraska) 4-4 .500 8-4 .667 BBVA Compass (Houston) 3-5 .375 4-8 .333 2-6 .250 5-7 .417 0-8 .000 2-10 .167 SEC Pct. Overall Pct. Bowl Game (opponent) 7-1 .875 12-1 .923 BCS Natl. Championship (Florida State) 7-1 .875 11-1 .917 Allstate Sugar (Oklahoma) 5-3 .625 9-3 .750 Outback (Iowa) 4-4 .500 8-4 .667 Chick-fil-A (Duke) 3-5 .375 6-6 .500 AutoZone Liberty (Rice) 3-5 .375 7-5 .500 Franklin Amer. Mortgage Music City (Ga. Tech) 0-8 .000 3-9 .250

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HOUSTON COUGARS 2013 HOUSTON COUGARS

Date AP/USAT Opponent TV Aug. 30 Sept. 7 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Oct. 31 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 29

-/- -/- -/- -/- -/rv/rv -/- -/- rv/rv rv/- -/- -/-

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8-4, 5-3 (American Athletic) Site Result

Southern ESPN3.com Houston, Texas W, 62-13 @ TEMPLE ESPNRegional Philadelphia W, 22-13 Rice

FSN Houston, Texas W, 31-26 @ Texas-San Antonio FSN San Antonio, Texas W, 59-28 MEMPHIS ESPNews Houston, Texas W, 25-15 Brigham Young

ESPNews Houston, Texas

L, 47-46 @ RUTGERS ESPNews Piscataway, N.J. W, 49-14 USF ESPN Houston, Texas W, 35-23 @ #19 UCF ESPN2 Orlando, Fla.

L, 19-14 @ #13 LOUISVILLE ESPNU Louisville, Ky.

L, 20-13 CINCINNATI ESPNews Houston, Texas

L, 24-17 SMU ESPN2 Houston, Texas W, 34-0

2013 HOUSTON INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS Rushing

Ryan Jackson Kenneth Farrow Greg Ward Jr.

Passing

G Att. Net Avg. TD Long Avg./G 12 10 9

137 95 40

G Effic.

655 486 179

4.8 5.1 4.5

6 5 2

37 40 29

54.6 48.6 19.9

Comp.-Att.-INT Pct. Yards TD Avg./G

John O'Korn David Piland Greg Ward Jr.

12 2 9

Receiving

G Rec. Yards Avg. TD Long Avg./G

Deontay Greenberry Daniel Spencer Xavier Maxwell Ryan Jackson

Defense

Efrem Oliphant Derrick Mathews Trevon Stewart Adrian McDonald Steven Taylor Zach McMillian

11 12 12 12

138.2 106.9 172.2 76 50 28 25

239-399-8 21-40-0 18-27-0 1106 764 405 270

59.9 52.5 66.7

14.6 15.3 14.5 10.8

2889 220 300

10 6 4 2

26 1 1

240.8 110.0 33.3

83 76 69 44

100.5 63.7 33.8 22.5

G UA-A-TT TFL/Yds. Sacks INT PBU FF.FR QH 12 12 12 12 12 12

65-58-123 71-39-110 61-38-99 51-40-91 33-43-75 38-15-53

12.5-54 12.0-63 1.5-2 1.5-6 7.0-40 0.0-0

3.0-29 7.0-53 0.0-0 0.0-0 4.0-28 0.0-0

0-0 1-29 4-16 5-80 1-0 4-65

1 5 9 8 6 10

2/1 2/2 2/6 0/1 0/2 0/1

2013 AMERICAN ATHLETIC Conference Standings Team UCF Louisville Cincinnati Houston Southern Methodist Connecticut Rutgers South Florida Temple Memphis

Conf. Pct. Overall Pct. 8-0 1.000 11-1 .917 7-1 .875 11-1 .917 6-2 .750 9-3 .750 5-3 .625 8-4 .667 4-4 .500 5-7 .417 3-5 .375 3-9 .250 3-5 .375 6-6 .500 2-6 .250 2-10 .167 1-7 .125 2-10 .167 1-7 .125 3-9 .250

Bowl Game (opponent) Tostitos Fiesta (Baylor) Russell Athletic (Miami Fla.) Belk (North Carolina) BBVA Compass (Vanderbilt)

New Era Pinstripe (Notre Dame)

1 3 0 0 2 1

A Quick Look

Head Coach:...........................Tony Levine Career Record:........................14-11 (.560).

2013 Team Record:................................ 8-4 2013 AAC Record......................5-3 (4th in AAC) BCS Rank:...............................................n/a Associated Press Rank:.......................n/a USA Today Coaches’ Rank:.................n/a Home....................................................... 5-2 Away....................................................... 3-2 Neutral.................................................... 0-0 Home Attendance......145,537 (six games) Average Home Attendance..............24,256 Bowl Appearances............................. 22nd Bowl Record.....................................9-11-1 Last Bowl........................... 2011 TicketCity Last Bowl W/L...... Penn State (W, 30-14)

Team Offense

(AAC/NCAA) Scoring Offense........................33.9 (2/35) Total Offense........................ 422.5 (5/T-55) Rushing Offense......................138.4 (5/93) Passing Offense......................284.1 (4/25)

Team Defense

(AAC/NCAA) Scoring Defense.......................20.2 (4/16) Total Defense...........................420.0 (9/84) Rushing Defense.....................143.8 (9/36) Passing Defense...................276.2 (8/114)

General Information

Location....................................Houston,Texas Founded........................................................1927 Undergraduate Enrollment.................. 39,820 Nickname.............................................Cougars Colors......................................Scarlet & White Stadium.................................... Reliant (71,500) All-Time Record...................396-345-15 (.534) Chancellor.............................. Dr. Renu Khator Vice President of Athletics....Mack Rhoades Conference........................American Athletic Marching Band ........................Spirit of Houston Media Relations Director.......David Bassity ............................... .dbassity@central.uh.edu Assistant FB SID.....................Mike McGrory ..........................................jmmcgrory@uh.edu Media Relations Phone.........(713) 743-9404 Houston Cougars Athletics Website: UHCougars.com Houston Athletics Twitter: @ UHCougarSports AAC Official Website: TheAmerican.org

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VANDERBILT BOWL NOTES Commodores Entering Uncharted Bowl Era Vanderbilt will make its seventh postseason appearance in its history Year Bowl/Opponent.............................. Result when the Commodores 2012 Music City/N.C. State..................W, 38-24 play the Houston Cougars 2011 Liberty Bowl/Cincinnati............... L, 24-31 in the 8th Annual BBVA 2008 Music City/Boston College........W, 16-14 Compass Bowl on Jan. 4, 1982 Hall of Fame/Air Force................. L, 28-36 1974 Peach/Texas Tech.............................T, 6-6 2014 in Birmingham.

1955 Gator/Auburn ...............................W, 25-13 The BBVA Compass Bowl comes with historical significance for the Commodores. For the first time in program history, Vanderbilt is experiencing three consecutive bowl games, coming after appearances in the 2011 AutoZone Liberty Bowl and 2012 Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl.

VANDERBILT'S ALL-TIME BOWLS

The Commodores are 3-2-1 all-time in postseason bowls. The victories have come last year in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl (38-24 over N.C. State), in the 2008 Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl (16-14 over Boston College) and in 1955 at the Gator Bowl (25-13 over Auburn). Vanderbilt also tied Texas Tech 6-6 in the 1974 Peach Bowl. The losses have come in competitive, high-scoring affairs – 31-24 to Cincinnati in the 2011 Liberty Bowl and 36-28 to Air Force in the 1982 Hall of Fame Bowl.

The 1982 Hall of Fame encounter against Air Force also was played at Legion Field, site of the BBVA Compass Bowl.

James Franklin has enjoyed instant success as Vanderbilt's head coach, guiding the Commodores to bowl appearances in each of his three years on campus.

The BBVA Compass Bowl also is Vanderbilt's first January appearance.

Vanderbilt has won nine straight November games Under Franklin Vanderbilt has become a superb late-season team under James Franklin.

The Commodores notched their ninth consecutive win in the month of November by topping Wake Forest 23-21.

Vanderbilt's current nine-win streak in November is a rarity for the program.

It was last accomplished during the 1903-05 seasons.

The 'Dores under James Franklin are 10-2 in November games. In the decade before Franklin arrived, Vanderbilt was 3-32 in games played during November.

Vanderbilt Results IN November Games Date Opponent Result 11/30/2013 Wake Forest 23-21 11/23/2013 @Tennessee 14-10 11/16/2013 Kentucky 22-6 11/9/2013 @Florida 34-17 11/26/2012 @Wake Forest 55-21 11/19/2012 Tennessee 41-23 11/12/2012 @Ole Miss 27-26 11/5/2012 @Kentucky 40-0 11/26/2011 @Wake Forest 41-7

Commodores are 15-4 IN LAST 19 GAMES; own SEC's 2nd Best Record During span Since last October, the Commodores sport one of the Southeastern Conference's best records.

Vanderbilt owns a 15-4 overall record in its last 19 games dating back to a victory over Auburn on Oct. 20, 2012.

The stretch includes a seven-game win streak to end the 2012 regular season, victory in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, and a four-game win streak to conclude this year.

The Commodores also own the SEC's second best record over that span. Defending BCS national champion Alabama (18-1) owns the only record better than Vanderbilt.

The Commodores' margin of victory in the 15 wins has been 18.1 points.

Eleven of Vanderbilt's victories have come against members of BCS-affiliated conferences: Auburn, Kentucky (twice), Ole Miss, Tennessee (twice), Georgia and Florida from the SEC and Wake Forest (twice) and N.C. State from the ACC. Three of Vanderbilt's four losses have come to teams currently ranked in the Associated Press Top 25: No. 8 South Carolina, No. 9 Missouri and No. 22 Texas A&M. Vanderbilt is also 16-5 in its last 21 games.

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Franklin shares a moment with Austyn Carta-Samuels after the win over Georgia.

Franklin at Vanderbilt: Most Wins In First three Seasons Since 1904-05 James Franklin is off to WINNING PERCENTAGE of Last one of the most successful 10 VANDerbilt Head COACHES coaching starts in team history.

No Vanderbilt coach since Coach Seasons Rec. Win% before the World War I era has James Franklin 2011-13 23-15 .605 posted more victories in the Robbie Caldwell 2010 2-10 .167 first three years of his tenure Bobby Johnson 2002-09 29-66 .305 Woody Widenhofer 1997-01 15-40 .227 than Franklin's 23 wins.

Rod Dowhower 1995-96 4-18 .182 Under Franklin, the 'Dores Gerry DiNardo 1991-94 19-25 .432 are 23-15 overall. His .605 Watson Brown 1986-90 10-45 .182 winning percentage is the George MacIntyre 1979-85 25-52-1 .327 Fred Pancoast 1975-78 13-31 .295 best since Red Sanders Steve Sloan 1973-74 12-9-2 .571 (1940-42, 1946-48).

With a victory in the BBVA Compass Bowl, Franklin will tie Dan McGugin (1904-06) for the most wins by a Vanderbilt head coach in his first three years.

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VANDERBILT BOWL NOTES vanderbilt, HoUSTON Quick Facts

VANDERBILT

Location Nashville, Tenn.

Founded 1873 Enrollment 6,850 Conference Southeastern Nickname Commodores Colors Black & Gold Home Field Vanderbilt Stadium Field Surface artificial Head Coach James Franklin (3rd) Coach's Twitter @JamesFranklinVU Record at School 23-15 (.605) Career Record 23-15 (.605) Website vucommodores.com Official Twitter @VandyFootball

HOUSTON___ Houston, Texas 1927 39,820 American Athletic Cougars Scarlet & White Reliant Stadium artificial Tony Levine (2nd) @CoachTonyLevine 14-11 (.560) 14-11 (.560) uhcougars.com @UHCougarFB

Vanderbilt-Houston Series This will mark the first meeting in football between the Commodores and Cougars.

Franklin's Commodores are 11-1 in Regular Season, NOn-SEC play Vanderbilt notched its seventh straight regular season win against a non-Southeastern Conference team on Nov. 30 with a narrow victory over Atlantic Coast Conference member Wake Forest.

Besides Wake, the 'Dores have 2013 victories against Austin Peay, UMass and UAB, and wins last year vs. Presbyterian, UMass and Wake Forest. Vanderbilt also won the 2012 Music City Bowl over N.C. State.

Since James Franklin arrived on campus, the Commodores are 11-1 (.917) in regular season games against non-SEC teams, and 12-2 overall (.857) against all non-league foes including bowl results. The team's 2012 and 2013 unblemished out-of-conference marks are the program's first since 1994.

In the last decade, Vanderbilt is 24-13 (.649) against regular season non-SEC teams.

Vanderbilt NON-SEC RESULTS in LAST DECADE Year Non-SEC Opponents (result) 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Austin Peay (W), UMass (W), UAB (W), Wake Forest (W) Northwestern (L), Presbyterian (W), UMass (W), Wake Forest (W) Elon (W), UConn (W), Army (W), Wake Forest (W) Northwestern (L), UConn (L), E. Michigan (W), Wake Forest (L) Western Carolina (W), Rice (W), Army (L), Georgia Tech (L) Miami Ohio (W), Rice (W), Duke (L), Wake Forest (L) Richmond (W), E. Michigan (W), Miami Ohio (W), Wake Forest (L) Michigan (L), Tennessee State (W), Temple (W) Wake Forest (W), Richmond (W), Middle Tennessee (L) Navy (L), Rutgers (L), Eastern Kentucky (W)

Vanderbilt registers back-to-back eight-win regular seasons With its win over Wake Forest in the season finale on Nov. 30, Vanderbilt registered back-to-back eight-win regular seasons for the first time since the 1920s.

In the 2012 and 2013 seasons, the Vanderbilt Records: Commodores have finished with Most WINS In a SeASON regular season records of 8-4. In both seasons, Vanderbilt ran the table on its Year Head Coach Record 2012 James Franklin 9-4 four opponents in November.

1915 Dan McGugin 9-1 Vanderbilt last achieved 1904 Dan McGugin 9-0 consecutive eight-win seasons under Hall of Fame coach Dan McGugin just Note: There have been 15 other before the Great Depression in 1927-28. seasons of eight wins: 1902, 1906, 1910-12, 1922, 1926-28, 1930, 1941, In its 123-year gridiron history, 1948, 1955, 1982 and 2013.

Vanderbilt has posted at least eight wins in 18 seasons.

The Commodores will play for more history in the BBVA Compass Bowl. A win in the bowl would give Vanderbilt its first back-to-back 9-win seasons in program history.

Vanderbilt receives top 25 Votes from both Coaches & AP Panels Vanderbilt moved closer to inclusion in the Associated Press and Coaches/USA Today Top 25 polls after closing the regular season with a win over Wake Forest.

Vanderbilt notched 40 votes in the coaches' last final regular season ballot, and 25 votes in the AP poll. The 'Dores were No. 27 in the final coaches vote and No. 29 in the AP tally.

The Commodores ended 2012 ranked 20th by the coaches and 23rd by the AP.

USA TODAY COACHES’ POLL coaches ballot, released Dec. 2, 2013 # SCHOOL (rECOrD) VOTES 1. Florida State (13-0) 1550 2. Auburn (12-1) 1486 3. Alabama (11-1) 1414 4. Michigan State (12-1) 1342 5. Baylor (11-1) 1275 6. Ohio State (12-1) 1211 7. Stanford (11-2) 1188 8. South Carolina (10-2) 1108 9. Missouri (11-2) 1088 10. Oklahoma (10-2) 913 11. Clemson (10-2) 899 12. Oregon (10-2) 887 13. Oklahoma State (10-2) 845 14. LSU (9-3) 719 15. UCF (11-1) 658 16. Louisville (11-1) 611 17. Arizona State (10-3) 602 18. UCLA (9-3) 520 19. Wisconsin (9-3) 408 20. Fresno State (11-1) 344 21. Duke (10-3) 247 21. Texas A&M (8-4) 247 23. Northern Illinois (12-1) 149 24. Georgia (8-4) 135 25. Miami Fla. (9-3) 73 Others receiving votes: Cincinnati 47, Vanderbilt 40, USC 33, Iowa 30, Texas 27, Rice 23, Bowling Green 12, Notre Dame 8, Minnesota 6, Ball State 2, Nebraska 1, Virginia Tech 1, Washington 1

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ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL writers ballot, released Dec. 2, 2013 # SCHOOL (rECOrD) VOTES 1. Florida State (13-0) 1496 2. Auburn (12-1) 1444 3. Alabama (11-1) 1376 4. Michigan State (12-1) 1278 5. Stanford (11-2) 1217 6. Baylor (11-1) 1185 7. Ohio State (12-1) 1130 8. South Carolina (10-2) 1099 9. Missouri (11-2) 1066 10. Oregon (10-2) 880 11. Oklahoma (10-2) 878 12. Clemson (10-2) 848 13. Oklahoma State (10-2) 797 14. LSU (9-3) 726 15. UCF (11-1) 629 16. Arizona State (10-3) 614 17. UCLA (9-3) 544 18. Louisville (11-1) 525 19. Wisconsin (9-3) 383 20. Texas A&M (8-4) 282 21. Fresno State (11-1) 227 22. Duke (10-3) 201 23. Georgia (8-4) 196 24. Northern Illinois (12-1) 144 25. Notre Dame (8-4) 76 Others receiving votes: USC 74, Iowa 48, Miami (FL) 47, Vanderbilt 25, Texas 22, Cincinnati 11, Bowling Green 10, Washington 9, Rice 7, No. Dakota State 4, Minnesota 2

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VANDERBILT BOWL NOTES Vanderbilt is 18-13-1 All-time vs. the american Athletic conference Though Vanderbilt has VANDY vs. AMERICAN ATHLETIC never faced Houston, the Commodores are 18-13-1 Team VU Record Last Meeting Cincinnati 4-4 2011 all-time against members Connecticut 2-1 2011 of the American Athletic Louisville 2-0-1 1974 Conference.

Memphis 7-5 1989 In its last game against an Temple 1-1 2006 American Athletic opponent, SMU 2-2 1991 All-time Record 18-13-1 Vanderbilt fell to Cincinnati in the 2011 Liberty Bowl.

The Commodores will open the 2014 regular season against the Temple Owls, another American Athletic Conference opponent.The teams will face off Thursday, Aug. 28, in front of a SEC Network audience.

Vanderbilt All-Time AT LEgion FIELD ★ Vanderbilt Total Appearances at Legion Field: 29 ★ Vanderbilt Record at Legion Field: 7-20-2 ★ Last Appearance at Legion Field: Vanderbilt 16-Alabama 28, 2000 NOTES: For many years, Vanderbilt was a frequent visitor to Birmingham's historic Legion Field, site of the BBVA Compass Bowl.

The Commodores have played 29 games in the Birmingham facility, the most recent coming in 2000 against Alabama. In those games, Vanderbilt is 7-20-2.

One of Vanderbilt's previous postseason bowl appearances came at Legion Field. In 1982, the Commodores lost a wild 36-28 encounter to Air Force before a capacity crowd in the Hall of Fame Bowl.

Offense on Pace To Register one of Top Seasons in Modern Team History The Vanderbilt offense is on pace to produce one of the best campaigns Category 2013 2012 2011 2010 in modern team Record 8-4 9-4 6-7 2-10 history.

Scoring Offense 29.2 30.0 26.7 16.9 Through 12 Total Offense 366.7 379.7 339.1 298.2 regular season Rushing Offense 133.0 166.3 164.5 138.8 games, the unit Pass Offense 236.7 213.4 174.6 159.4 First Downs 19.0 18.9 17.2 15.0 is averaging 29.2 Time of Possession 30:44 30:11 29:53 26:58 points, which 3rd Down Conv. % (Off.) 35% 34% 34% 27% would rank among Note: 2013 statistics are through end of regular season. the team's high2010-12 stats are final stat totals. est single-season average since Dan McGugin's potent 'Dore teams in the World War I era. The 2012 unit established a modern day scoring standard by averaging 30.0 points.

The chart shows a Commodore unit that compares with the 2012 offense that ranked among the team's best ever, and is improved from James Franklin's initial offense in 2011. The current offense is vastly improved over the 2010 unit, the last prior to Franklin's arrival.

Through 12 games, the current offense is averaging just 0.1 points less than the 2012 unit that featured a 2,500-yard passer, 1,000-yard rusher and 1,000-yard receiver.

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All-SEC OT Wesley Johnson has started 50 games, more than any other Commodore.

Offensive Lineman Wesley Johnson Sets New Vanderbilt career Starts Record All-SEC recipient Wesley Johnson (R-Sr., OL) stretched his own team record by making his 50th career start vs. Wake Forest.

Johnson owns the SEC's longest active consecutive starts streak. He will tie UGA QB Aaron Murray with the most active SEC starts in the BBVA Compass Bowl.

The 2013 All-SEC offensive tackle has started at four different line positions. This year, he has all 12 starts at left tackle.

Most Career Starts Player

Career Starts

Wesley Johnson (R-Sr, OL) Kenny Ladler (Sr., safety) Jordan Matthews (Sr., WR) Walker May (R-Sr., DE) Jonathan Krause (Sr., WR) Javon Marshall (Sr., safety) Chase Garnham (Sr., LB) Andre Hal (Sr., CB) Carey Spear (Sr., PK) Karl Butler (Sr., LB) Joe Townsend (Jr., center)

50 38 37 34 32 32 26 25 25 22 21

Former Standout RB/DB Jimmy WIlliams Recognized as program's 2013 SEC Legend Jimmy Williams, a standout RB/DB from 1997-2000, was honored as Vanderbilt's Legend as part of the SEC Championship Dec. 7-8 in Atlanta.

Williams was an All-SEC performer who started as a RB, CB and returner.

Here's a list of previous Vanderbilt standouts recognized as SEC legends.

2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Hunter Hillenmeyer, LB, 1999-2002 Corey Harris, DB/RB, 1988-91 Corey Chavous, DB, 1994-97 Jamie Duncan, LB, 1995-97 Shelton Quarles, LB, 1990-93 Chuck Scott, WR/TE, 1981-84 Eric Jones, QB, 1986-88 Chris Gaines, LB, 1984-87 Boo Mitchell, WR, 1985-88 Whit Taylor, QB, 1972-82

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2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994

Jim Arnold, punter, 1979-82 Will Wolford, OT, 1982-85 Herb Rich, RB, 1946-492 Bob Werckle, OT, 1947-51 Charley Horton, RB, 1952-55 Bucky Curtis, WR, 1947-50 John Hall, OL, 1951-54 Bob Asher, OT, 1967-69 Bill Wade, QB, 1949-51

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ALL-SEC RECIPIENTS: matthews, Hal, Johnson and ladler Four Vanderbilt seniors – WR Jordan Matthews, CB Andre Hal, OT Wesley Johnson and safety Kenny Ladler – have earned All-SEC postseason honors from coaches and sportswriters.

League coaches named Matthews and Ladler to their first team All-SEC squad, and Hal and Johnson to their second team All-SEC unit.

A panel of Associated Press writers placed Matthews and Johnson on their first team all-conference squad, adding Ladler and Hal as second team selections.

It marked the second straight year that Matthews earned consensus first team All-SEC recognition. The record-breaking senior is Vanderbilt's first two-time consensus first team All-SEC receiver since Earl Bennett was recognized in 2005-07.

Ladler, Hal, Azubike, Woestmann leading Defensive unit Kenny Ladler (Sr., safety) and Darreon Herring (So., LB) are the tackle leaders for the Commodore defense.

Ladler paces the unit with 60 solo tackles and 87 total stops. Herring is second with 80 total stops and third behind Ladler and Javon Marshall (Sr., safety) in solo stops.

DE Caleb Azubike has the most tackles for loss (9.5) while DE Kyle Woestmann has the team lead in QB sacks (5.5). DE Walker May is second in both categories.

Ladler also holds the team high with five interceptions, followed by Paris Head (R-Fr., CB) with three.

Andre Hal (Sr., CB) tops the team with 14 passes defended.

Vanderbilt Defensive statistical leaders Total Tackles 2013 Total Kenny Ladler, safety 87 Darreon Herring, LB 80 Javon Marshall, safety 77 Solo Tackles 2013 Total Kenny Ladler, safety 60 Javon Marshall, safety 44 Quarterback Sacks 2013 Total Kyle Woestmann, DE 5.5 Caleb Azubike, DE 4.0 Walker May, DE 4.0 Tackles for Loss Caleb Azubike, DE Walker May, DE

2013 Total 9.5 8.0

Interceptions 2013 Total Kenny Ladler, safety 5 Paris Head, CB 3 A. Hal, CB; A. Williamson, safety 2 Passes Defended 2013 Total Andre Hal, CB 14 Darreon Herring, LB 11

It also marked the second straight year that Hal was recognized. In 2012, the cornerback was named second team All-SEC by the Associated Press.

This is the first year that Johnson and Ladler have received All-SEC honors. In 2012, the Associated Press panel included Johnson among its honorable mention All-SEC candidate.

Jelks Named All-Freshman Andrew Jelks (R-Fr., OL) was named SEC All-Freshman by the head coaches.

Jelks took over the starting right tackle role in the fourth game.

He finished with eight starts.

Jelks was also named a Third Team Freshman All-America OT

by Athlons.

defense impresses in Vanderbilt's Last four conference Victories The Vanderbilt defense has registered four impressive efforts in late-season wins over Georgia, Florida, Kentucky and Tennessee.

TENNESSEE – The unit held the Vols to its fewest points in the series since 1968. Tennessee managed just 53 passing yards and 257 total yards against the Commodore defense, which also picked off three UT passes.

KENTUCKY – One week earlier, the defense held Kentucky scoreless after an opening-drive touchdown. After that possession, Kentucky managed just 187 total yards on 56 plays. The unit also picked off a season-high four passes against the Wildcats.

FLORIDA – On Nov. 9, the defense limited Florida to 39 rushing yards and forced four critical turnovers. helping Vanderbilt to its first win in Gainesville since 1945.

GEORGIA – In mid-October, the unit held Georgia to season lows in virtually every offensive category, including rushing yards (107), first downs (16), total yards (221) and points scored (27). UGA QB Aaron Murray, the league's all-time leader in passing yardage, threw for only 114 yards, the third lowest total of his career. Trailing by 10 points at intermission, the 'Dore defense held Georgia to just five first downs and 80 total yards in the second half.

Georgia's 221 yards of total offense was the fewest allowed to an SEC team since the unit held Auburn to 212 total yards on Oct. 20, 2012.

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VANDERBILT BOWL NOTES Nineteen Commodores have earned initial starts during 2013 season Carta-Samuels

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Garnham

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COMMODORES HAVE NINE CAPTAINS The Commodores feature nine team captains this year.

Head Coach James Franklin announced in August that four defensive players, three offensive performers and two specialists would serve as Commodore captains for the 2013.

Team captains are Austyn CartaSamuels (R-Sr., QB), Andrew East (R-Jr., snapper), Chase Garnham (Sr., LB), Andre Hal (Sr., CB),

Wesley Johnson (R-Sr., OT), Javon Marshall (R-Sr., safety), Jordan Matthews (Sr., WR), Walker May (R-Sr., DE) and Carey Spear (Sr., PK).

Spear becomes the team's first three-year captain since QB Jay Cutler was selected from 2003-05.

For Johnson, May and Marshall, this marks the second straight year that they served as team captains.

Summary of the Commodore Captains AUSTYN CARTA-SAMUELS, R-Sr., QB

The Wyoming transfer QB is averaging 226.8 passing yards and 238.3 yards of total offense in 10 starts.

ANDREW EAST, R-Jr., SN

A two-year starter, East ranks among the SEC's top all-purpose snappers.

East serves as the team's primary snapper in all roles.

CHASE GARNHAM, Sr., LB

Ranked among SEC LB leaders in 2012 with seven QB sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss. Garnham has 19 tackles in five starts this year.

ANDRE HAL, Sr., CB

All-SEC recipient has 40 total tackles, including 6.5 for losses, two INTs and SEC-high 14 passes defended.

WESLEY JOHNSON, R-Sr., OT

The versatile OL, named All-SEC by coaches and writers this year, has started more games (50) than any other player in Vanderbilt history.

JAVON MARSHALL, R-Sr., Safety

The team's co-leading tackler from a year ago, Marshall ranks among the SEC leaders with 48 solo stops and 77 total tackles.

JORDAN MATTHEWS, Sr., WR

Consensus All-SEC player will go down as one of the SEC's all-time great WRs. He set many SEC records, including 107 catches in 2013, and established a new team mark with 1,334 rec. yards. He is listed on Athlons and USA Today's All-America team.

WALKER MAY, R-Sr., DE

The Birmingham product and two-time captain has 40 total tackles, 4.0 QB sacks & 8.5 tackles for loss in 12 starts.

CAREY SPEAR, Sr., PK

The senior is 13-of-17 on field goals this year, including two of 50 yards or longer.

Spear has also been one of the SEC's top kickoff specialists this year.

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Colby Cooke (R-Fr., punter), Trent Pruitt (R-Jr., WR) and Jahmel McIntosh (R-So., safety) are the latest Commodores to earn their first career starts when Vanderbilt defeated Wake Forest Nov. 30.

Cooke averaged 53.5 yards on two punts while McIntosh contributed four tackles against Wake Forest.

Cooke, Pruitt and McIntosh join 16 other Commodores who have earned their first career starts this season.

• Dillon van der Wal (R-So., TE) became the latest Commodore to earn his initial start when Vanderbilt defeated Florida Nov. 9.

• Patton Robinette (R-Fr., QB), Paris Head (R-Fr., CB) and Torren McGaster (R-Fr., CB) started at Texas A&M. Robinette was 15-of-28 for 216 yards and a TD vs. the Aggies. Head and McGaster contributed three and two tackles, respectively.

• Adam Butler (R-Fr., DT), Steven Clarke (Sr., CB), Andrew Jelks (R-Fr., OL), Darreon Herring (So., LB), Taylor Hudson Jr., punter), Vince Taylor (R-Jr., DT) and Kyle Woestmann (R-Jr., DE) started the opener against Ole Miss. Woestmann enjoyed a career performance against the Rebels, contributing a pair of QB sacks among seven total tackles, and a QB hurry. Taylor set a single-game career high with four total tackles, Clarke notched three tackles and Herring posted five tackles, including a quarterback sack, and two defensed passes. Hudson averaged 40.0 yards on five punts against the Rebels.

• Jake Sealand (So., LB) notched two tackles in his first start against Austin Peay.

• Jerron Seymour (R-So., RB) and Jordan Cunningham (Fr., WR) enjoyed their first start at South Carolina, with Seymour posting 39 rushing yards and 1-yard TD rush.

• Larry Franklin (R-So., LB) also received his first start at UMass.

• Barrett Gouger (R-Fr., OL) started vs. Georgia.

Eighteen PLayers HAVE enjoyed First COLLEGIATE ACTION This year Eighteen underclassmen have experienced their initial action in a Commodore uniform this season.

First-time players on offense were Jordan Cunningham (Fr., WR), Blake Fromang (R-Fr., OL), Barrett Gouger (R-Fr., OL), Will Holden (R-Fr., OL), Andrew Jelks (R-Fr., OL), Kevin McCoy (R-Fr., OL), Latevius Rayford (Fr., WR) and Patton Robinette (R-Fr., QB).

First-time defensive players included Torey Agee (R-Fr., DT), Ladarius Banks (R-Fr., DT), Harding Harper (R-Fr., LB), Paris Head (R-Fr., CB), Torren McGaster (R-Fr., CB), Darrius Sims (Fr., CB), Ja'karri Thomas (R-Fr., LB) and Stephen Weatherly (R-Fr., DE).

Taylor Hudson (R-So., punter) and Colby Cooke (R-Fr., PK) are the only specialists participating for the first time.

Three True Freshmen have played Three Vanderbilt true freshmen, Latevius Rayford (WR), Jordan Cunningham (WR) and Darrius Sims (CB/KR), have participated for the Commodores this year.

Sims has impressed as a kick returner, averaging 23.1 yards, and has 10 total tackles at cornerback.

Cunningham has five starts at wide receiver, and has registered 15 catches for 123 yards.

Rayford has two receptions for 29 yards as a wide receiver.

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SEC Record Books: Receiving Category Total SEC Rank Career Receptions 257 1st Career Receiving Yards 3,616 1st Games of 100+receiving yards (career) 18 1st Seasons of 90+ receptions 2 (2012, 2013) 1st Receptions (season) 107 (2013) 1st Receptions (season) 94 (2012) T-3rd Receiving Yards (season) 1,334 (2013) 5th Receiving Yards (season) 1,323 (2012) 7th

matthews Sets Numerous Team, SEC Records; Named First Team All-America by USA TODAY

Jordan Matthews (Sr., WR) has established himself as one of the finest receivers to ever wear the Black & Gold. As he pushes toward the final game of his Vanderbilt career, Matthews is making a strong case for inclusion among the greatest receivers in Southeastern Conference history.

After the regular season, USA Today and Athlons named MATTHEWS' TOP EFFORTS: Matthews as a First Team All-America. He is the first 'Dore to earn such First Team All-America honors since LB Jamie Duncan RECEIVING YARDS in A GAME in 1997. He also earned second or third team All-America recogniYardage Totals Opponent tion from the Associated Press, SI.com and CBSSports.com.

178 vs. Ole Miss, 8/29/2013 A series of superb late-season performances have 170 at Florida, 11/5/2011 allowed Matthews to smash several important SEC career and 153 at Ole Miss, 11/10/2012 single-season records for receivers, including career catches, 151 vs. Arkansas, 10/29/2011 Category Total VU Rank career receiving yardage and receptions in a season.

147 vs. South Carolina, 8/30/2012 Receptions (career) 257 1st In the regular season finale, Matthews totaled 125 yards 144 at Wake Forest, 11/24/2012 Receiving Yards (career) 3,616 1st on 11 receptions in Vanderbilt's 23-21 victory over Wake 141 vs. Kentucky, 11/16/2013 Touchdown Catches (career) 22 1st Forest. Matthews' final catch against the Demon Deacons – a 133 at Tennessee, 11/23/2013 Receptions (season) 107 (2013) 1st 131 vs. Kentucky, 11/12/2011 25-yarder in heavy traffic on 4th & 12 – will go down as one of Receptions (season) 94 (2012) 3rd vs. Wake Forest, 11/30/2013 the highlights of a remarkable career. The Commodores tallied a 125 Receiving Yards (season) 1,334 (2013) 1st 123 vs. Missouri, 10/5/2013 game-winning field goal three plays later with 39 seconds left.

Receiving Yards (season) 1,323 (2012) 2nd 119 at Georgia, 9/22/2012 Matthews shattered the SEC record for single-season 100+ Rec. Games (career) 18 1st 115 vs. UAB, 9/28/2013 100+ Rec. Games (season) 8 (2013) 1st receptions vs. Wake Forest. He ended the regular season with 100+ Rec. Games (season) 7 (2012) 2nd 107 receptions, 10 more than the previous record set by former 1,000+ Rec. Yards (seasons) 2 (2012, 2013) 1st Commodore Keith Edwards in 1983. Matthews' SEC career record of 257 receptions is 21 more than the No. 2 all-time receiver, former Vanderbilt WR Earl Bennett.

Matthews leads the SEC in both receptions and receiving yardage. He ended the regular season with 1,334 receiving yards, a new team standard and the No. 5 single-season total in SEC history. He became the SEC's all-time leader in receiving yardage more than a month ago, and has nearly 500 more receiving yards than any other player in conference history. He also set the Vanderbilt team record Oct. 5 against Missouri with his 22nd career touchdown catch.

Matthews, a 2013 Biletnikoff Award semifinalist, also extended his SEC career record to games surpassing 100 receiving yards. He has a team-record eight games of 100+ receiving yards this year.

Matthews was sensational against SEC teams this year. He has 74 catches – a 9.2-reception avg. – for 904 yards in eight league encounters.

Matthews has opened and closed his senior year in remarkable fashion. In the opener, he put together a gutsy 10-catch, 178-yard effort vs. Ole Miss. In his last three games – against Kentucky, Tennessee and Wake Forest – Matthews has amassed 36 receptions and 399 receiving yards.

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VANDERBILT BOWL NOTES OFFense Having Red-Zone success; SCORING PERCENTAGE LEADS SEC The Commodore offense ranks Success in the Red Zone among the most impressive in the Southeastern Conference and These stats on possessions inside the opponents' 20-yard line are through NCAA in its success on turning 12 games this year and 2012. possessions inside the opponent's Year Pts. on Red-Zone Possessions % 20-yard line into points.

2013 46-of-52 88% This season, Vanderbilt leads 2012 32-of-44 73% the SEC in red-zone success. The Year TDs on Red-Zone Possessions % 2013 35-of-52 67% Commodores have scored on 46 2012 20-of-44 45% of 52 possessions inside the opponent's 20-yard line. The 88.5 percent success leads the SEC and ranks 25th nationally. In 2012, Vanderbilt owned a 73% success rate.

More importantly, Vanderbilt is scoring touchdowns on red-zone drives at a much higher percentage than last year. The 'Dores have scored TDs on 35 of the 52 possessions, a 67% rate of success. In 2012, Vanderbilt scored TDs on 45% of its red-zone possessions.

VANDERBILT RECIPIENT: SEC WEEKLY HONORS WESLEY JOHNSON (R-Sr., OT) OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK – GEORGIA, Oct. 19 Johnson was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after contributing four blocks that led directly to Commodore TDs in Vanderbilt's 31-27 victory over ranked Georgia.

Johnson has been recognized on four occasions by the SEC, more than any current or former Vanderbilt player.

CALEB AZUBIKE (So., DE)

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK – FLORIDA, Nov. 9 Azubike earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors after registering two QB sacks, four tackles and a pair of hurries in Vandy's 34-17 win over Florida. It was Azubike's first SEC weekly recognition.

JORDAN MATTHEWS (Sr., WR)

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – KENTUCKY, Nov. 16 Matthews' effort vs. Kentucky – 12 catches for 141 yards – earned the standout SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Remarkably, it marked Matthews' first recognition from the SEC.

CHASE GARNHAM (Sr., LB) DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – TENNESSEE, Nov. 23 In earning SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors, Garnham topped the Commodores' superb defensive effort against Tennessee. The linebacker contributed 10 total tackles – a season high – as Vanderbilt held Tennessee to its smallest point total since the 1960s.

PARIS HEAD (R-Fr., CB)

CO-FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK – TENNESSEE, Nov. 23 Forced into the lineup due to injuries, Head responded by picking off two Tennessee passes. One of Head's picks came on a Volunteer fake field goal deep in Vanderbilt territory.

CAREY SPEAR (Sr., PK) SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK – WAKE FOREST, Nov. 30 Spear shared SEC co-Specialist of the Week honors after kicking three field goals in a 23-21 victory over Wake Forest. Spear's last FG came from 38 yards out with 39 seconds left, and clinched the win for the Commodores.

He also matched a single-game career high for field goals during the effort.

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VANDERBILT'S 2013 SEC, NCAA RANK Team Category Avg. Scoring Offense 29.2 Total Offense 366.7 Rushing Offense 133.0 Pass Offense 233.7 Scoring Defense 24.7 Total Defense 352.3 Rushing Defense 148.0 Pass Defense 204.3 Pass Efficiency 135.5 Def. Pass Efficiency 119.4 Net Punting 38.4 Punt Returns 3.7 Kickoff Returns 19.3 Turnover Margin +0.5 (+6) Penalties 5.1 (61) Penalty Yards 42.3 3rd Down Conv. % 58/165 (35%) 3rd Down Conv. % (Defense) 67/168 (40%) Red Zone Offense 46-52 (88%) Red Zone Defense 37-42 (88%) QB Sacks 2.0 (24) QB Sacks Allowed 2.7 (32) Tackles for Loss 6.6 (79) Interceptions 1.4 (16) Interceptions Thrown 1.2 (14) First Downs 19.3 First Downs Allowed 20.7 Time of Possession 31:21

SEC NCAA 9 65 10 94 14 98 9 65 9 47 5 25 5 41 5 21 9 47 4 35 7 28 12 113 13 98 T-3 T-29 5 T-42 7 T-40 13 97 9 66 1 25 14 103 T-5 62 13 T-100 5 T-36 2 T-17 13 T-88 10 91 T-9 54 5 34

Active Individuals Avg. Jordan Matthews Receptions 9.2 (107)

Receiving yards 111.2 ypg

Receiving TDs 5

All-purpose yards 115.0 A. Carta-Samuels Total offense 238.3

Passing yards 226.8

Pass efficiency 143.0

TD passes 11 Jonathan Krause Receptions 4.1 (41)

Receiving yards 70.3 Jerron Seymour Rushing Yards 57.0

Rushing TDs 13

Total TDs Scored 13 Caleb Azubike Tackles for loss 9.5 Darreon Herring Total tackles 75

Passes defended 11 Andre Hal Passes defended 14 Paris Head Interceptions 3 Kenny Ladler Forced Fumbles 5

Solo tackles 60

Total tackles 87

Interceptions 5 Javon Marshall Total tackles 76 Kyle Woestmann QB sacks 5.5 Taylor Hudson Punting 42.9 Carey Spear Points scored (PK) 7.3 (88)

Field goals 13 Darrius Sims KO returns 23.1

SEC NCAA 1 4 1 7 T-11 7 60 7 52 5 42 7 39 T-8 11 T-9 69 15 T-3 T-19 T-5 12 16 7 T-1 20 T-9 T-87 1 1 2 57 T-9 T-2 T-17 16 13 7 30 9 6 T-55 T-4 46

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Patton Robinette provided one of the top plays this season, faking a jump pass and going 5 yards for the game-deciding touchdowns in the closing seconds at Tennessee.

SIGNature WINS For the Commodores: Tennessee, Florida & Georgia For the first time in Vanderbilt history, the Commodores defeated SEC East rivals Georgia, Florida and Tennessee in the same season in 2013.

The signature wins started during a furious, double-digit Commodore comeback at home against Georgia, Vanderbilt's first against the Bulldogs in Nashville since 1991. Two weeks later, the Commodores went on the road to claim their first victory in Gainesville since the World War II era. Two weeks after the Florida win, Vanderbilt went to Knoxville and won in dramatic fashion on a touchdown in the final minute.

Here's more on each of the signature wins:

GEORGIA, Oct. 19 31-27, in Nashville

H The victory over No. 15 Georgia marked Vanderbilt's first against a ranked opponent since the Commodores defeated BCS No. 24 Boston College 16-14 in the 2008 Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl.

H The win was Vanderbilt's first in Nashville against Georgia since a 27-25 victory in 1991.

H Sparked by redshirt QB Patton Robinette, the Commodores rallied from a 27-14 deficit after three quarters to outscore the Bulldogs 17-0 in the fourth quarter.

FLORIDA, Nov. 9

34-17, in Gainesville

H It marked Vanderbilt's first victory on the Florida campus since a 7-0 shutout in 1945. That game, held just months after World War II ended, was Vanderbilt's first visit to Gainesville. Until the win, the Commodores were 0-19-1 in the Swamp since the 1945 win.

H The victory also ended years of Commodore frustration in the series. The win was Vanderbilt's first over the Gators since 1988.

H The win was sparked by a defense that limited Florida to 39 rushing yards and forced four Gator turnovers.

TENNESSEE, Nov. 23 14-10, in Knoxville

H Following a 41-18 triumph in Nashville last year, the 14-10 win in Knoxville marked Vanderbilt's first back-to-back victories over the Vols since the 1925-26 seasons.

H It was Vanderbilt's first victory in Neyland Stadium since Jay Cutler engineered a game-winning, fourth quarter drive in 2005.

H It marked the 'Dores' fifth road win in SEC play in the last two years.

All-SEC Safety Kenny LADLER AMONG SEC Leaders in defensive categories

All-SEC safety Kenny Ladler returns one of five interceptions during the season.

Kenny Ladler (Sr., safety) has been Ladler's rank in SEC recognized for a remarkable senior season in the Commodore secondary. Stat Ladler's Total SEC Rank In early December Ladler was Forced Fumbles 5 1st named All-SEC by both the league's Interceptions 5 T-2nd coaches and writers.

Solo Tackles 60 2nd Ladler tops the SEC in forced Total Tackles 87 T-9th fumbles, and ranks second in the league in both interceptions and solo tackles.

Ladler's five forced fumbles ties the modern-day Vanderbilt record.

Two former 'Dores, LB Jamie Duncan in 1996 and LB Shelton Quarles in 1991, also registered five forced fumbles.

In his last SEC game, Ladler contributed a forced fumble, an INT and three tackles in the team's 14-10 win at Tennessee Nov. 23.

The senior also is on an impressive streak. In his last seven games, Ladler has five forced fumbles, four interceptions and 52 total tackles.

Ladler is the team's active career leader with 287 total tackles, 197 solo tackles, 10 interceptions and eight forced fumbles.

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VANDERBILT BOWL NOTES VANDERBILT ACTIVE CAREER STAT LEADERS Category Team Leaders Total Offense A. Carta-Samuels/W. Tate Total TDs J. Matthews/J. Seymour Rushing Yards W. Tate/J. Seymour Rushing Attempts W. Tate/J. Seymour Rushing TDs J. Seymour/W. Tate Passing Yards A. Carta-Samuels/P. Robinette Pass Attempts A. Carta-Samuels/P. Robinette Completions A Carta-Samuels/P. Robinette Passing TDs A. Carta-Samuels/P. Robinette Receiving Yards J. Matthews/J. Krause Receptions J. Matthews/J. Krause Receiving TDs Matthews/J. Krause Punt Return Yards J. Krause/J. Matthews Kick Return Yards A. Hal/B. Kimbrow Total Tackles K. Ladler/ J. Marshall Solo Tackles K. Ladler/J. Marshall Tackles for Loss W. May/C. Garnham Quarterback Sacks Garnham/Woestmann-May (tie) Interceptions K. Ladler/A. Hal Forced Fumbles K. Ladler/K. Butler Fumbles Recovered Butler/K. Ladler-W. May (tie) Passes Defended A. Hal-K. Ladler Career Starts W. Johnson/K. Ladler Consecutive Starts W. Johnson/W. May

Career Totals 2,484/1,377 23/18 903/895 239/227 18/12 2,476/488 307/69 207/41 14/3 3,616/1,183 246/91 22/3 495/53 1,323/605 287/188 196/137 29.0/19.0 12.0/11.5 ea.

9/5 7/4 3/2 ea.

32/19 50/38 50/32

2014 Football SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED; Eight Games Slated on campuS Home games with Ole Miss, South Carolina, Florida and Tennessee will highlight Vanderbilt’s 2014 football schedule.

The 2014 Vanderbilt schedule features eight home games, including the first four contests Date Opponent Location of the season. The 'Dores will Aug. 28 Temple Nashville conclude the regular season Sept. 6 Ole Miss Nashville against Tennessee, reviving a Sept. 13 UMass Nashville season-ending rivalry that Sept. 20 South Carolina Nashville existed for 67 years until being Sept. 27 Kentucky Lexington interrupted in 2007.

Oct. 4 Georgia Athens The 2014 season opens Oct. 11 Charleston So. Nashville against Temple on Thursday, Oct. 25 Missouri Columbia Aug. 28 and is followed by Ole Nov. 1 Old Dominion Nashville Miss, which will be visiting for Nov. 8 Florida Nashville the second straight year, on Nov. 22 Miss. State Starkville Sept. 6. UMass and South Nov. 29 Tennessee Nashville Carolina follow to cap the month-long home stand.

The Commodores then hit the road for back-to-back games against Kentucky and Georgia before returning Oct. 11 to host Charleston Southern.

After a bye week on Oct. 18, the Commodores travel to Columbia Oct. 25 to face Missouri. Vanderbilt returns to Nashville Nov. 1 against Old Dominion and Nov. 8 with Florida.

After another open date Nov. 15, the Commodores conclude by going to Mississippi State on Nov. 22 and hosting Tennessee Nov. 29.

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A 2013 Wuerffel Trophy finalist, Spear is one of the SEC's most reliable placekickers.

Spear Holds Three Kicking Marks; 13-of-17 on Field goals this year Coming off the best season ever by a SPEAR'S longest FGS Vandy placekicker, senior Carey Spear has continued his excellent form in 2013.

Distance Opponent/Date 54 at South Carolina, 9/14/2013 The 2012 All-SEC recipient earned SEC 52 at Wake Forest, 11/24/2012 co-Specialist of the Week honors Dec. 2 50 vs. UAB, 9/28/2013 after kicking three field goals, including a 50 at Wake Forest, 11/24/2012 game-winning 38-yarder with :39 left. He matched a career high with three FGs. Off the field, Spear also received two SPEAR'S TEAM RECORDS impressive recognitions, earning inclusion • Four field goals of 50+ yards as a Wuerffel Trophy finalist and a member • 20 field goals in a season (2012) of the Allstate/American Football Coaches • 87 points scored by PK (2012) Association national Good Works Team.

Spear was nominated for the Senior CLASS Award, and was a finalist for the Vanderbilt Outstanding Senior Award in mid-October.

Spear set a school record vs. UAB by becoming the first Vanderbilt kicker to make four field goals of 50 or more yards during his career. He is 13-of-17 this year on FG attempts. Two of his conversions have come from 50 yards or longer. He also registered a rushing TD on a fake FG. Spear set team records with 20 field goals and 87 points. Spear's career total of 207 points ranks second all-time among Vanderbilt kickers, trailing only the 255-point total by Bryant Hahnfeldt (2005-08).

Spear is also the first Commodore player to be voted captain for three consecutive seasons since quarterback Jay Cutler was selected in 2003-05.

Vanderbilt: 3rd in SEC IN INTERCEPTIONS The Vanderbilt defense ranks third in the Southeastern Conference with 17 total interceptions, a pretty remarkable feat considering the Commodores managed only two picks through the first four games. Eleven of Vanderbilt's inteceptions have come in the team's November games.

The team's bowl opponent, Houston, ranks 2nd in the NCAA with 23 INTs.

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VANDERBILT BOWL NOTES Vanderbilt Record Books: Individual Single-Season Total Offense Leaders Name Year Rushes Yards Passes Yards Plays Total Yds. 1. Jay Cutler 2005 106 215 462 3,073 568 3,288 2. Kurt Page 1983 60 -144 493 3,178 553 3,034 3. Eric Jones 1988 144 305 360 2,548 504 2,853 4. Chris Nickson 2006 146 694 292 2,085 438 2,779 5. Whit Taylor 1982 153 198 406 2,481 559 2,679 6. Jay Cutler 2003 115 299 327 2,347 442 2,646 7. Eric Jones 1987 179 665 229 1,954 408 2,619 8. Jordan Rodgers 2012 91 71 319 2,539 410 2,610 9. Greg Zolman 2001 69 -8 357 2,512 426 2,504 10. A. Carta-Samuels 2013 75 115 281 2,268 356 2,383 11. Greg Zolman 2000 46 -62 354 2,441 400 2,379 12. Kurt Page 1984 41 -64 350 2,405 391 2,341 13. Whit Taylor 1981 64 -65 357 2,318 421 2,253 14. Jay Cutler 2004 109 349 241 1,844 350 2,193 15. Greg Zolman 1999 79 -90 300 2,059 379 1,969 16. Jordan Rodgers 2011 117 420 216 1,524 333 1,944 17. Jay Cutler 2002 123 393 212 1,433 335 1,826 18. Fred Fisher 1973 130 373 234 1,450 364 1,823 19. Damian Allen 1997 104 184 283 1,544 387 1,728 20. Bill Wade 1951 59 37 223 1,609 282 1,646

Carta-Samuels enjoys Senior season as Starting quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels (R-Sr., QB) Carta-Samuels' Top ranks among the SEC leaders in Passing Totals passing yards and total offense.

Carta-Samuels, who transferred Opponent Date Yards Missouri Oct. 5, 2013 338 to Vanderbilt after starting at QB in UAB Sept. 28, 2013 334 2009-10 at Wyoming, is averaging Ole Miss Aug. 29, 2013 300 226.8 passing yards and 236.0 yards of total offense in 10 starts. He has Vanderbilt Record Books: also completed 11 TD passes and ran for five more scores.

Passing Yards by Senior He played the last three games QBs Yards of his Commodore career with a 1. Jay Cutler, 2005 3,073 torn ACL. Despite the injury, Carta2. Eric Jones, 1988 2,548 Samuels was stellar since returning 3. Jordan Rodgers, 2012 2,539 to the lineup, completing 64 of 84 4. Greg Zolman, 2001 2,512 passes (76.2%) for 596 yards.

5. Whit Taylor, 1982 2,481 6. Kurt Page, 1984 2,405 Carta-Samuels experienced one 7. A. Carta-Samuels, 2013 2,268 of the most accurate seasons ever by a 'Dore QB. His 68.7 completion percentage ranks as the highest by a Vanderbilt QB since Jim Looney hit 74.4% of his passes in 1953.

He threw for 338 yards and two TDs against Missouri, one week after throwing for 334 yards and two TDs in a win over UAB on Sept. 28.

Ten 'dores Have started every game Ten Commodores have started every game this year. The list includes five defensive performers, four offensive players and a specialist.

Steven Clarke (Sr., CB), Darreon Herring (So., LB), Javon Marshall (Sr., safety), Walker May (R-Sr., DE), and Kyle Woestmann (R-Jr., DE) have started each game on defense.

On offense, Wesley Johnson (R-Sr., OT), Jordan Matthews (Sr., WR), Spencer Pulley (R-So., OG) and Joe Townsend (Jr., center) have started every game.

Carey Spear (Sr., PK) also has started every game.

VANDERBILT PLAYER PARTICIPATION 2013 Career Consec.

Games 2013 Games Career Career Player Pos. Played Starts Played Starts Starts Torey Agee DT 7 - 7 - Scot Aiello DB - - 2 - Caleb Azubike DE 10 - 23 - Ladarius Banks DT 9 - 9 - Jake Bernstein OL 11 10 23 16 10 Andrew Bridges OL 3 3 28 17 Darien Bryant DE 3 - 12 - Adam Butler DT 11 5 11 5 Karl Butler LB 9 9 47 22 6 Austyn Carta-Samuels QB 10 10 16 10 3 Steven Clarke CB 12 12 45 12 12 Colby Cooke PK 4 1 4 1 1 Jordan Cunningham WR 12 5 12 5 1 Barron Dixon DT 12 1 32 1 Andrew East SN 12 - 38 - Larry Franklin LB 11 3 26 3 Blake Fromang OL 9 - 9 - Chase Garnham LB 5 5 39 26 4 Barrett Gouger OL 10 1 10 1 Josh Grady QB 3 - 16 - Josh Gregory DB 8 - 10 - Andre Hal CB 11 10 49 25 Paris Head CB 11 1 11 1 Harding Harper LB 11 - 11 - Darreon Herring LB 11 11 24 11 11 Will Holden OL 11 - 11 - Taylor Hudson P 12 11 12 11 Casey Hughes LB 12 - 25 - Andrew Jelks OL 11 8 11 8 Wesley Johnson OL 12 12 50 50 50 Kris Kentera TE 12 3 24 3 Brian Kimbrow RB 11 - 23 - Derek King RB 5 - 15 - Jonathan Krause WR 10 9 48 32 2 Kenny Ladler S 12 11 49 38 Fitz Lassing FB 11 6 46 15 Javon Marshall S 12 12 46 32 26 Jordan Matthews WR 12 12 49 36 28 Walker May DE 12 12 46 34 32 Kevin McCoy OL 2 - 2 - Torren McGaster CB 12 1 12 1 Jahmel McIntosh S 12 1 24 1 1 Jared Morse DT 12 8 46 14 8 Trent Pruitt WR 12 2 23 2 1 Spencer Pulley OL 12 12 24 16 12 Latevius Rayford WR 6 - 6 - Patton Robinette QB 9 2 9 2 Steven Scheu TE 11 6 23 13 Jake Sealand LB 12 6 19 6 Jerron Seymour RB 11 7 24 7 Darrius Sims CB 12 - 12 - Jimmy Stewart DE 12 - 12 - Carey Spear PK 12 12 50 25 25 Wesley Tate WR 12 5 49 9 1 Vince Taylor DT 12 11 34 11 1 Ja'karri Thomas LB 12 - 12 - Joe Townsend OL 12 12 29 21 19 Dillon van der Wal TE 10 - 32 - Stephen Weatherly DE 11 - 11 - Chase White OL 12 6 36 10 1 Trey Wilkins WR 8 - 8 - Kellen Williams LB 12 - 17 - Andrew Williamson S 11 - 26 - Kyle Woestmann DE 12 12 37 12 12

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VANDERBILT BOWL NOTES Matthews-Krause receiving DUO: chasing Vanderbilt records Vanderbilt senior Vanderbilt record BOOKS: receivers Jordan Top Career Receiving DUOS Matthews and Jonathan Krause are within range Year Players (Yards) Combined Yards of becoming the most 2012 J. Matthews, 1,323; C. Boyd, 774 2,097 productive receiving duo 2013 J. Matthews, 1,334; J. Krause, 703 2,037 in team history.

1983 C. Scott, 971; K. Edwards , 909 1,880 1,534 Matthews and Krause 2001 D. Stricker, 1,079; M.J. Garrett, 455 1988 B. Mitchell, 1,213; S. Kosanvich, 296 1,509 have combined for 2,037 2005 E. Bennett, 876; E. Davis, 619 1,495 receiving yards, just 60 yards shy of the team record by a tandem set last year by Matthews and Chris Boyd.

Matthews and Krause are averaging 169.8 receiving yards per game, the second highest average by a duo in the Southeastern Conference.

LSU's Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham lead the SEC averaging 190.8 receiving yards. Texas A&M's combo of Mike Evans and Derel Walker are in third with a 169.0-yard average.

In Vanderbilt season finale vs. Wake Forest, Matthews and Krause combined for 17 catches and receiving yards.

Matthews has set a new team record with 1,334 receiving Team Players Combined Rec. Yards (ypg) yards. Krause also has LSU J. Landry-O. Beckham 190.8 enjoyed a career year, Vanderbilt J. Matthews-J. Krause 169.8 posting 41 catches and Texas A&M M. Evans-D. Walker 169.0 703 yards.

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36-13: Combined Record of Teams Defeating CommoDores this year Three of Vanderbilt's four losses this season have come to teams currently ranked in the Associated Press Top 25.

All three of the ranked opponents are SEC squads: No. 8 South Carolina, No. 9 Missouri and No. 20 Texas A&M. The fourth team, Ole Miss, exited the AP Top 25 in mid-November.

The combined record of those four opponents is 36-13.

VANDERBILT'S RECORD WHEN...

Playing at home...................................5-2 Playing on the road.............................3-2 Playing during the day.......................5-1 Playing at night....................................3-2 Vanderbilt scores on first drive........2-0 Opponent scores on first drive........2-3 Vanderbilt scores first........................6-0 Opponent scores first.........................2-4 Vanderbilt leads after 1st Qtr............6-0 Opponent leads after 1st Qtr............1-4 Teams are tied after 1st Qtr..............1-0 Vanderbilt leads at halftime..............6-1 Opponent leads at halftime...............1-3 Teams are tied at halftime.................1-0 Vanderbilt leads after 3rd Qtr...........5-1 Opponent leads after 3rd Qtr............2-3 Teams are tied after 3rd Qtr..............1-0 Vanderbilt has more total yards......7-0 Opponent has more total yards.......1-4 Vanderbilt has more rush yards......6-0

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Opponent has more rush yards.......2-4 Vanderbilt has more pass yards......7-2 Opponent has more pass yards.......1-2 Vanderbilt has more turnovers........3-2 Opponent has more turnovers.........4-2 Teams have equal turnovers............1-0 Vanderbilt has more penalties.........3-2 Opponent has more penalties..........4-2 Teams have equal penalties.............1-0 VU has more time of possession.....5-3 Vanderbilt has 100-yard rusher........1-0 Opponent has 100-yard rusher........0-1 Vanderbilt scores 20+ points............7-4 Opponent scores 20+ points.............2-4 Playing on natural grass....................2-2 Playing on artificial surface..............6-2 Vanderbilt defense scores................0-0 Opponent defense scores.................2-1 Vanderbilt special teams score.......2-0

VANDERBILT-HOUSTON COMPARISON

OVERALL RECORD Total Points TOUCHDOWNS SCORED POINTS PER GAME First Downs

VANDY HOUSTON 8-4 350 44 29.2 231

Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Completion Percentage Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TD/INT Ratio TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game

99 116 16 1596 1893 297 452 3.5 133.0 31 2804 237-357-14 66.4% 7.9 11.8 233.7 13 13/14 4400 809 5.4 366.7

Average Kick Return

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Kick Returns: #-Yards

42-810

8-4 407 51 33.9 270

96 142 32 1661 2025 364 408 4.1 138.4 18 3409 278-469-8 59.3% 7.3 12.3 284.1 28 28/8 5070 877 5.8 422.5

42-1044 24.9

PUnt Returns: #-Yards

19-70

18-67

INT Returns: #-Yards

16-223

23-309

Fumbles-Fumbles Lost Penalties: #-Yards

13-6 61-508

15-7 90-809

Punts-Yards

53-2242

63-2717

Time of PossESSION 3rd-Down Conversions

31:21 58/165

25:49 67/174

4th-Down Conversions

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QB Sacks-Yards FG Made/Attempts

24-177 13-17

30-244 16-22

Average Punt Return Average Int. Return Average Per Game Average Per Punt Net Punt Average 3rd Down Pct. 4th Down Pct.

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113.9 42.3 42.3 38.4

35% 78%

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13.4 67.4 43.1 41.0

39% 21%

RED-ZONE SCORES 46-52 (88%) 46-55 (84%) RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 35-52 (67%) 32-55 (58%) PAT-ATTEMPTS 43-43 49-49

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VANDERBILT BOWL NOTES Lassing, Hudson Named to CAPITAL ONE District III All-Academic Squad Two of Vanderbilt's top scholar athletes, Fitz Lassing (Sr., FB) and Taylor Hudson (R-So., punter) earned Capital One/ CoSIDA Academic District III recognition this season.

Lassing, from Nashville, and Hudson, from Powell, Ohio, were considered for the Capital One CoSIDA Academic All-America® Team.

Lassing and Hudson are the first Commodore football players to earn Academic All-District recognition since linebacker John Stokes and receiver John Cole were recognized in 2010.

Lassing returned to the Commodore starting lineup at Florida, providing several key lead blocks from his fullback position in the Vanderbilt victory. On the season, he has four pass receptions for 25 yards and two touchdowns.

Lassing is expected to earn an undergraduate degree in Economics in May. He holds a 3.9 GPA and is a multiple SEC Academic Honor Roll and Dean’s List recipient.

Hudson has been superb as a first-year starting punter. He ranks among the nation’s top 25 punters with a 42.9-yard average, and owns one of the top net averages in the SEC. Hudson holds a 3.78 GPA as he works toward a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from the College of Arts and Science.

vanderbilt coaches: Only SEC Staff fully intact from a year ago The Vanderbilt coaching staff is the only one in the Southeastern Conference fully intact from 2012.

The Commodores are one of nine schools from the BCS-affiliated conference that return intact staffs.

It also marks the first time since 2009 that the Vandy staff remained intact.

New INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY on campus; Venue Opens to team in Early November The Commodores now have access to one of the nation's finest indoor practice facilities.

The new on-campus venue, which features a 300-meter synthetic track surrounding a 120-yard football field, opened Nov. 5. It is located just yards from the team's John Rich Practice Facility, adjoining the Vanderbilt Recreation Center.

Ground was officially broken during the 2012 football season on the multipurpose facility. The entire $31

million construction, which includes numerous enhancements to the rec center, is expected to be completed by January 2014.

Status of Former Commodores in the NFL Player NFL Team Notes Earl Bennett, WR Chicago Now in his 6th season in Chicago, Bennett serves as a key possession receiver for the Bears.

Brandon Barden, TE Jacksonville 2nd-year tight end signed to Jacksonville practice squad in mid-November.

Jay Cutler, QB Chicago In his eighth year, Cutler has returned from a foot injury, and is trying to guide Chicago into the playoffs.

Tim Fugger, LB N.Y. Jets 2nd-year LB signed to the New York Jets practice squad in early December.

Casey Hayward, CB Green Bay A standout rookie in 2012, the CB has been on the Green Bay's inactive list since November with injuries.

Sean Richardson, S Green Bay 2nd-year veteran added to Packers' active roster in November; serves as safety & special teams contributor.

Jordan Rodgers, QB Tampa Bay Rookie free agent signed to the Tampa Bay practice squad in early October.

Ryan Seymour, OL San Francisco A late round draft pick for Seattle, Seymour was signed to the 49ers' active 53-man roster on Dec. 12.

Zac Stacy, RB St. Louis Ranks among the NFL's top rookies in virtually every rushing stat; on pace to post 1,000-yard rushing season.

Thomas Welch, OT Buffalo A third-year veteran, Welch sees action as reserve OT and member of special team conversion units.

Chris Williams, OG St. Louis Williams has been one of St. Louis' most consistent linemen, earning starts at left guard in every game.

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VANDERBILT RECORD BOOKS career Receptions

Receiver Rec. Years 1. Jordan Matthews 257 20102. Earl Bennett 236 2005-07 3. Keith Edwards 200 1980-83 4. Boo Mitchell 188 1985-88 5. Dan Stricker 182 1999-02 6. Chuck Scott 145 1981-84 7. Everett Crawford 143 1984-87 8. Martin Cox 132 1975-78 9. Curt Chesley 125 1968-70 10. Erik Davis 124 2002-05

career Receiving Yards

Receiver Yards Years 1. Jordan Matthews 3,616 20102. Boo Mitchell 2,964 1985-88 3. Dan Stricker 2,880 1999-02 4. Earl Bennett 2,852 2005-07 5. Martin Cox 2,275 1975-78 6. Chuck Scott 2,219 1981-84 7. Clarence Sevillian 1,978 1989-92 8. Erik Davis 1,767 2002-05 9. Keith Edwards 1,757 1980-83 10. Carl Parker 1,721 1983-87

career Touchdown receptions

Receiver TDs Years 1. Jordan Matthews 22 20102. Dan Stricker 21 1999-02 3. Earl Bennett 20 2005-07 3. Chuck Scott 20 1981-84 5. Allama Matthews 18 1981-82

Career PoinTS SCORED-KICKER

Kicker Points Year 1. Bryant Hahnfeldt 255 2005-08 2. Carey Spear 207 20103. John Markham 209 1997-00 4. Ricky Anderson 192 1981-84 5. Johnny Clark 165 1986-89

Career INTERCEPTIONS

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Player INTs Years Casey Hayward 15 2008-11 Leonard Coleman 15 1979-82 D.J. Moore 13 2006-08 Ken Stone 13 1970-72 Donald Gleisner 13 1950-52 Corey Chavous 12 1994-97 Reshard Langford 11 2005-08 Manuel Young 11 1980-84 Christie Hauck 11 1967-69 6 players, including Kenny Ladler (2010-)

SINGLE-SEASON Total Offense

Quarterback Total Off. Year 1. Jay Cutler 3,288 2005 2. Kurt Page 3,034 1983 3. Eric Jones 2,853 1988 4. Chris Nickson 2,779 2006 5. Whit Taylor 2,679 1982 6. Jay Cutler 2,646 2003 7. Eric Jones 2,619 1987 8. Greg Zolman 2,504 2001 9. Jordan Rodgers 2,496 2012 10. Austyn Carta-Samuels 2,383 2013

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Single-Season passing percentage

Quarterback Completion % Year 1. Jim Looney 74.4 1954 2. Austyn Carta-Samuels 68.7 2013 3. Watson Brown 62.2 1969 4. Jay Cutler 61.0 2005 5. Eric Jones 60.7 1987

Single-Season Completions

Quarterback Completions Year 1. Kurt Page 286 1983 2. Whit Taylor 228 1982 3. Jay Cutler 273 2005 4. Whit Taylor 209 1981 5. Kurt Page 203 1984 6. Austyn Carta-Samuels 193 2013

Single-Season Passing: Senior

Senior QBs Yards Year 1. Jay Cutler 3,073 2005 2. Eric Jones 2,548 1988 3. Greg Zolman 2,512 2001 4. Whit Taylor 2,481 1982 5. Jordan Rodgers 2,431 2012 6. Kurt Page 2,405 1984 7. Austyn Carta-Samuels 2,268 2013 8. John Gromos 1,744 1989 9. Damian Allen 1,544 1997 10. David Lee 1,173 1974

Single-Season RUSHING TDS

Receiver Rushing TDs Year 1. Zac Stacy 14 2011 2. Jerron Seymour 13 2013 3. Jamie O'Rourke 12 1974 T-4. Zac Stacy 10 2012 T-4. Steve Burger 10 1970 T-6. Chris Nickson 9 2006 T-6. Cassen Jackson-Garrison 8 2005 T-6. Rodney Williams 8 1999 T-6. Frank Mordica 8 1978 T-6. Tom Moore 8 1959

Single-Season RUSHING: Soph.

Sophomores Yards Year 1. Jermaine Johnson 877 1994 2. Chris Nickson 694 2006 3. Carl Woods 688 1884 4. Carlos Thomas 680 1990 5. Jamie O’Rourks 677 1971 6. Rodney Williams 644 1999 7. Phil King, 1955 628 1955 8. Jerron Seymour 627 2013 9. Ronnie Gordon 577 1994 10. Steve Burger 552 1970 10. Andy McCarroll 552 1987

Single-Season RECEPTIONS

Receiver Yards Year 1. Jordan Matthews 107 2013 2. Keith Edwards 97 1983 3. Jordan Matthews 94 2012 4. Earl Bennett 82 2006 5. Earl Bennett 79 2005 5. Bob Goodridge 79 1967 7. Boo Mitchell 78 1988 8. Earl Bennett 75 2007 9. Chuck Scott 70 1983 10. Brad Gaines 67 1989

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Single-Season RECEiving yards

Receiver Yards Year 1. Jordan Matthews 1,334 2013 2. Jordan Matthews 1,323 2012 3. Boo Mitchell 1,146 1988 4. Earl Bennett 1,146 2006 5. Bob Goodridge 1,114 1967 6. Dan Stricker 1,079 2001 7. Dan Stricker 994 2000 8. Chuck Scott 975 1984 9. Chuck Scott 971 1983 10. Keith Edwards 909 1983

SINGLE-season PoinTS SCORED-KICKER

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Kicker Points Year Carey Spear 81 2013 Carey Spear 81 2012 Ricky Anderson 73 1982 Johnny Clark 70 1987 Bryant Hahnfeldt 69 2008

LONGest FIELD GOALS

Yards Kicker Opponent Year 55 Steve Yenner vs. Louisiana Tech 1995 55 Hawkins Golden vs. Tampa 1973 54 Carey Spear at So. Carolina 2013 54 Johnny Clark vs. Auburn 1987 53 Ricky Anderson vs. Kentucky 1984 53 Steve Yenner vs. Auburn 1993 52 Carey Spear at Wake Forest 2012 52 John Markham vs. Duke 2000 52 Steve Yenner vs. Louisiana Tech 1995 52 Ricky Anderson vs. Alabama 1983 52 Mike Woodard vs. Ole Miss 1978 52 Hawkins Golden vs. Tennessee 1972

Single-Season INTERCEPTIONS

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Player INTs Year Leonard Coleman 8 1982 Scott Wingfield 8 1973 Ed Oaks 7 1975 Donald Gleisner 7 1952 Casey Hayward 7 2011 Casey Hayward 6 2010 D.J. Moore 6 2008 D.J. Moore 6 2007 David Malone 6 1964 8 players, including Kenny Ladler (2013)

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Player Forced Fumbles Year Kenny Ladler 5 2013 Jamie Duncan 5 1996 Shelton Quarles 5 1991 Tim Fugger 4 2010 Chris Marve 4 2008 Theo Horrocks 4 2006 Dominique Morris 4 2004 Chuck Losey 4 2001

VANDERBILT DEPTH CHART Offense

Defense

WR 87 Jordan Matthews 6-3, 206, Sr. Madison, Ala.

9 Trent Pruitt 5-9, 180, R-Jr. Fitzgerald, Ga. WR 17 Jonathan Krause 5-11, 192, Sr. Snellville, Ga.

84 Jordan Cunningham 6-1, 175, Fr. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. QB 4 Patton Robinette 6-4, 212, R-Fr. Maryville, Tenn.

2 Johnny McCrary 6-4, 218, Fr. Decatur, Ga. RB 3 Jerron Seymour 5-6, 200, R-So. Hialeah, Fla.

24 Wesley Tate 6-1, 224, R-Sr. Hendersonville, Tenn.

-or- 25 Brian Kimbrow 5-8, 185, So. Memphis, Tenn.

FB 38 Fitz Lassing 6-3, 240, Sr. Nashville, Tenn.

TE 81 Steven Scheu 6-5, 255, R-So. Evansville, Ind.

89 Dillon van der Wal 6-6, 260, Jr. Woodland Hills, Calif.

HB 82 Kris Kentera 6-4, 235, R-So. Colorado Springs, Colo.

OT 67 Wesley Johnson 6-5, 295, R-Sr. Nashville, Tenn.

74 Will Holden 6-6, 302, R-Fr. Green Cove Springs, Fla. OG 53 Jake Bernstein 6-4, 305, R-So. Lake in the Hills, Ill.

73 Chase White 6-4, 290, R-Jr. Plano, Texas C 57 Joe Townsend 6-3, 310, Jr. Hendersonville, Tenn.

77 Spencer Pulley 6-4, 300, R-So. Germantown, Tenn.

OG 77 Spencer Pulley 6-4, 300, R-So. Germantown, Tenn.

56 Barrett Gouger 6-4, 308, R-Fr. Soddy Daisy, Tenn.

78 Kevin McCoy 6-5, 300, Fr. Tampa, Fla. OT 50 Andrew Jelks 6-6, 300, R-Fr. Paris, Tenn.

73 Chase White 6-4, 290, R-Jr. Plano, Texas

DE 92 Kyle Woestmann 6-3, 252, R-Jr. Marietta, Ga.

55 Caleb Azubike 6-4, 265, So. Nashville, Tenn.

54 Jimmy Stewart 6-4, 250, R-So. Cape Coral, Fla. DT 97 Jared Morse 6-2, 304, Sr. Oxford, Ala.

44 Barron Dixon 6-4, 308, Jr. Alpharetta, Ga. NT 53 Vince Taylor 6-2, 308, R-Jr. Hattiesburg, Miss.

-or- 69 Adam Butler 6-4, 305, R-Fr. Duncanville, Texas DE 90 Walker May 6-5, 252, R-Sr. Birmingham, Ala.

45 Stephen Weatherly 6-5, 252, R-Fr. Snellville, Ga. OLB 35 Darreon Herring 6-2, 230, So. Stone Mtn., Ga.

40 Ja'karri Thomas 6-1, 225, R-Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. MLB 36 Chase Garnham 6-3, 240, Sr. Fairhope, Ala.

13 Jake Sealand 6-2, 230, So. Tucker, Ga. OLB 28 Karl Butler 6-1, 218, Sr. New Orleans, La.

30 Larry Franklin 6-0, 215, R-So. Vero Beach, Fla. CB 23 Andre Hal 6-0, 185, Sr. Port Allen, La.

21 Paris Head 6-0, 182, R-Fr. Lawrenceville, Ga. SS 31 Javon Marshall 5-10, 202, R-Sr. Huber Heights, Ohio

27 Jahmel McIntosh 6-1, 205, R-So. Cleveland, Miss.

FS 1 Kenny Ladler 6-1, 205, Sr. Stone Mtn., Ga.

32 Andrew Williamson 6-1, 210, R-So. San Antonio, Texas CB 12 Steven Clarke 5-10, 195, Sr. Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.

5 Torren McGaster 6-0, 190, R-Fr. Daphne, Ala.

6 Darrius Sims 5-9, 178, Fr. Memphis, Tenn.

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6-2, 225, R-So. Powell, Ohio 6-3, 208, R-Fr. Goochland, Va. 5-10, 194, Sr. Mayfield Village, Ohio 6-2, 225, R-So. Powell, Ohio 6-2, 230, R-Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. 6-0, 235, R-So. Edmond, Okla.

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Pronunciation Guide

Coaching Staff Coach Position James Franklin Head Coach John Donovan * Off. Coord./RBs Bob Shoop * Def. Coord./safeties Charles Bankins Special Teams/TEs George Barlow Def. Recruiting/DBs Josh Gattis Off. Recruiting/WRs

Carey Spear 5-10, 194, Sr. Mayfield Village, Ohio Darrius Sims 5-9, 178, Fr. Memphis, Tenn.

Wesley Tate 6-1, 224, R-Sr. Hendersonville, Tenn.

Torren McGaster 6-0, 190, R-Fr. Daphne, Ala. Trent Pruitt 5-9, 180, R-Fr. Fitzgerald, Ga. Jonathan Krause 5-11, 182, Sr. Snellville, Ga.

Coach Position Herb Hand Run Game Coord./OL Brent Pry Asst. HC/Asst. Def.Coord./LBs Ricky Rahne * QBs Sean Spencer DL Note: * in coaches' booth during game

PLAYERS

COACHES

Caleb Azubike (ah-ZOO-bah-KAY)

Ricky Rahne (RON-nee)

Barrett Gouger (Gow-gurr) Andre Hal (HAL) Steven Scheu (SHOY) Jerron (juh-RON) Seymour Ja'karri (jah-CAR-ee) Thomas Kyle Woestmann (West-man)

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2013 VANDERBILT ROSTER OFFENSE BY POSITION QUARTERBACKS 2 Johnny McCrary Fr. 4 Patton Robinette R-Fr. 6 Austyn Carta-Samuels R-Sr. 7 Josh Grady R-So. RUNNING BACKS 3 Jerron Seymour R-So. 11 Harding Harper (FB) R-Fr. 24 Wesley Tate R-Fr. 25 Brian Kimbrow So. 26 Ralph Webb Fr. 33 Derek King R-So. 35 Hasan Clayton Jr. 38 Fitz Lassing (FB) Sr. 41 Chris Martin (FB) So. 45 Joseph Hoffman (FB) So. WIDE RECEIVERS 9 Trent Pruitt 15 DeAndre Woods 16 Gerald Perry 17 Jonathan Krause 18 Carlos Burse 19 C.J. Duncan 81 Alex Grecco 84 Jordan Cunningham 85 Trey Wilkins 86 Latevius Rayford 87 Jordan Matthews

R-Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr.

TIGHT ENDS 81 Steven Scheu 82 Kris Kentera 83 Nathan Marcus 89 Dillon van der Wal

R-So. R-So. Fr. Jr.

OFFENSIVE LINE 50 Andrew Jelks 52 Andrew Bridges 53 Jake Bernstein 56 Barrett Gouger 57 Joe Townsend 64 Delando Crooks 65 Will Trepp 66 Blake Fromang 67 Wesley Johnson 72 Sean Dowling 73 Chase White 74 Will Holden 77 Spencer Pulley 78 Kevin McCoy 79 Ryan Brockway

R-Fr. R-Jr. R-So. R-Fr. Sr. Fr. So. R-Fr. R-Fr. Fr. R-Jr. R-Fr. R-So. R-Fr. Sr.

SPECIALISTS PUNTERS/KICKERS 16 Colby Cooke 17 Tommy Openshaw 29 Taylor Hudson 39 Carey Spear 91 David Holtgrave

R-Fr. Fr. R-So. Sr. Fr.

SNAPPERS 34 Andrew East 37 Wilson Johnson 60 Jacob Schultz 61 Connor Morrison 95 Mack Prioleau 96 Gaither Barker

R-Jr. Fr. Fr. R-So. Fr. Fr.

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No. 1 2 3* 3 4* 4 5 6 6* 7 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 16* 17 17* 18 18* 19 20 21 22 23 24* 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35* 35 36 37 38* 38 39 39* 40 41* 41 42 43

Name Kenny Ladler Johnny McCrary Taurean Ferguson Jerron Seymour Tre Bell Patton Robinette Torren McGaster Austyn Carta-Samuels Darrius Sims Josh Grady Trent Pruitt Harding Harper Steven Clarke Jake Sealand Ryan White DeAndre Woods Colby Cooke Gerald Perry Jonathan Krause Tommy Openshaw Carlos Burse Patrick Sutton C.J. Duncan Oren Burks Paris Head Casey Hughes Andre Hal Jalen Banks Wesley Tate Brian Kimbrow Ralph Webb Jahmel McIntosh Karl Butler Taylor Hudson Larry Franklin Javon Marshall Andrew Williamson Derek King Andrew East Hasan Clayton Darreon Herring Chase Garnham Wilson Johnson Alex Hysong Fitz Lassing Carey Spear Dane Stubbs Ja’karri Thomas Chris Martin Zach Cunningham Kellen Williams Scot Aiello

Pos. S QB CB RB CB QB CB QB CB QB WR FB CB LB CB WR P WR WR P/PK WR LB WR LB CB LB CB CB RB RB RB S LB P LB S S RB SN RB LB LB SN CB FB PK CB LB FB LB LB S

Ht. 6-1 6-4 5-9 5-6 5-11 6-4 6-0 6-1 5-9 6-0 5-9 6-2 5-10 6-2 5-9 6-3 6-3 5-10 5-11 6-2 6-2 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-0 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-1 5-8 5-10 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-1 5-10 6-1 5-11 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-0 5-10 6-3 5-10 5-9 6-1 5-10 6-4 6-1 5-10

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Wt. 205 218 180 200 168 212 190 215 178 202 180 240 195 230 182 212 208 164 192 175 202 220 188 210 182 218 185 188 224 185 192 205 218 225 215 202 210 208 230 190 230 240 210 175 245 194 190 228 230 215 225 185

Year Sr. Fr. Fr. R-So. Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. R-Sr. Fr. R-So. R-Jr. R-Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. R-Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. R-Fr. R-Jr. Sr. Fr. R-Sr. So. Fr. R-So. Sr. R-So. R-So. R-Sr. R-So. R-So. R-Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. R-Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr.

CL 3L HS HS 1L HS RS RS 1L HS 1L 1L RS 3L 1L HS HS RS HS 3L HS HS SQ HS HS RS 1L 3L HS 3L 1L HS 1L 3L SQ 1L 3L 1L 1L 2L SQ 1L 3L HS SQ 3L 3L SQ RS SQ HS 1L SQ

Hometown/High School (Other) Stone Mountain, Ga./Stephenson Decatur, Ga./Cedar Grove Jonesboro, Ga./Jonesboro Hialeah, Fla./Hialeah Union, N.J./St. Peter’s Prep Maryville, Tenn./Maryville Daphne, Ala./Daphne San Jose, Calif./Bellarmine Memphis, Tenn./Whitehaven Tampa, Fla./Armwood Fitzgerald, Ga./Fitzgerald Montgomery, Ala./Carver Lauderdale Lakes, Fla./Boyd Anderson Tucker, Ga./Tucker Louisville, Ky./Trinity Clay, Ala./Clay-Chalkville Goochland, Va./Goochland Memphis, Tenn./Whitehaven Snellville, Ga./So. Gwinnett Jacksonville, Fla./Creekside Alpharetta, Ga./Alpharetta Charleston, S.C./Bishop England Montgomery, Ala./St. James School Fairfax Station, Va./South Co. Lawrenceville, Ga./Buford Reading, Pa./Governor Mifflin Port Allen, La./Port Allen Markham, Ill./Thornton Township Hendersonville, Tenn./Pope John Paul II Memphis, Tenn./East Gainesville, Fla./Gainesville Cleveland, Miss./Cleveland New Orleans, La./Brother Martin Powell, Ohio/Olentangy Liberty Vero Beach, Fla./Vero Beach Huber Heights, Ohio/Wayne San Antonio, Texas/Stevens Nashville, Tenn./Brentwood Acad.

Indianapolis, Ind./North Central Arlington Heights, Ill./Loyola Acad.

Stone Mountain, Ga./Stephenson Fairhope, Ala./Fairhope Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell Bethesda, Md./Whitman Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell Mayfield Village, Ohio/Mayfield Covington, La./St. Paul's Tallahassee, Fla./Godby Princeton, N.J./Princeton Pinson, Ala./Pinson Valley Winter Garden, Fla./West Orange Franklin, Tenn./Centennial

2013 VANDERBILT Roster No. 43* 44 45* 45 48 49* 49 50 51 52 53* 53 54 55 56 56* 57 60 61 64 65 66 67 69 72 73 74 74 77 78 79 81* 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

Name Pos. Nigel Walker WR Barron Dixon DT Joseph Hoffman FB Stephen Weatherly DE Nigel Bowden LB Josh Gregory S Jonathan Wynn DE Andrew Jelks OL Hunter Bowman LB Andrew Bridges OL Jake Bernstein OL Vince Taylor DT Jimmy Stewart DE Caleb Azubike DE Darien Bryant DE Barrett Gouger OL Joe Townsend OL Jacob Schultz SN Connor Morrison SN Delando Crooks OL Will Trepp OL Blake Fromang OL Wesley Johnson OL Adam Butler DT Sean Dowling OL Chase White OL Will Holden OL Jay Woods DT Spencer Pulley OL Kevin McCoy OL Ryan Brockway OL Alex Grecco WR Steven Scheu TE Kris Kentera TE Nathan Marcus TE Jordan Cunningham WR Trey Wilkins WR Latevius Rayford WR Jordan Matthews WR Erik Allen WR Dillon van der Wal TE Walker May DE David Holtgrave PK Kyle Woestmann DE Ladarius Banks DT Torey Agee DT Mack Prioleau SN Gaither Barker SN Jared Morse DT Mack Weaver TE Landon Stokes DE * duplicate jersey numbers

Ht. 5-10 6-4 6-0 6-5 6-1 5-11 6-4 6-6 6-1 6-6 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-0 6-5 6-0 6-7 6-5 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-6 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-4 5-10 6-5 6-4 6-5 6-1 5-11 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-6 6-5 5-9 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-5 6-4

Wt. 170 308 220 252 235 178 235 300 225 285 305 308 250 265 232 308 310 230 235 295 265 295 295 305 285 290 302 290 300 300 285 175 255 235 235 175 205 180 206 180 260 252 165 252 290 288 220 220 304 260 230

Year Fr. Jr. So. R-Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. R-Fr. Jr. R-Jr. R-So. R-Jr. R-So. So. R-So. R-Fr. Jr. Fr. R-So. Fr. So. R-Fr. R-Sr. R-Fr. Fr. R-Jr. R-Fr. Fr. R-So. R-Fr. Sr. So. R-So. R-So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. R-Sr. Fr. R-Jr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr.

CL HS 2L SQ RS HS 1L HS RS SQ 2L 1L 2L 1L 1L 1L RS 2L HS SQ HS SQ RS 3L RS HS 2L RS HS 1L RS SQ SQ 1L 1L HS HS SQ HS 3L HS 2L 3L HS 2L RS RS HS HS 3L HS HS

Hometown/High School (Other) Atlanta, Ga./Westminster Alpharetta, Ga./Chattahoochee Scarsdale, N.Y./Edgemont Snellville, Ga./Shiloh Macon, Ga./Central Goodlettsville, Tenn./Davidson Acad.

Stone Mountain, Ga./Stephenson Paris, Tenn./Henry Co. Savannah, Ga./Country Day Atlanta, Ga./Westminster Lake in the Hills, Ill./Crystal Lake South Hattiesburg, Miss./Oak Grove Cape Coral, Fla./Island Coast Nashville, Tenn./McGavock Pickerington, Ohio/No. Pickerington Soddy Daisy, Tenn./Baylor Hendersonville, Tenn./Hendersonville Murfreesboro, Tenn./Siegel Edmond, Okla./Casady Atlanta, Ga./Carver Greenwich, Conn./Greenwich Orlando, Fla./Lake Highland Prep Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell Duncanville, Texas/Duncanville Fallbrook, Calif./Fallsbrook Union Plano, Texas/Plano West Green Cove Springs, Fla./Clay Jackson, Ga./Jackson Germantown,Tenn./Evangelical Tampa, Fla./Armwood Rolling Hills, Calif./Loyola Warwick, R.I./Bishop Hendricken Evansville, Ind./Reitz Memorial Colorado Springs, Colo./Pine Creek Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard West Fort Lauderdale, Fla./University School Cordova, Tenn./St. Benedict Memphis, Tenn./Central Madison, Ala./Madison Acad.

Charlottesville, Va./St. Anne's-Belfield Woodland Hills, Calif./Oaks Christian Birmingham, Ala./Briarwood Christian Louisville, Ky./Country Day Marietta, Ga./Walton Dallas, Ga./East Paulding Opelika, Ala./Opelika Fort Worth, Texas/All Saint's Episcopal Dunlap, Tenn./Sequatchie Co. Oxford, Ala./Oxford Collierville, Tenn./Harding Academy Orlando, Fla./Lake Highland Prep

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DEFENSE BY POSITION DEFENSIVE TACKLES 44 Barron Dixon 53 Vince Taylor 69 Adam Butler 74 Jay Woods 93 Ladarius Banks 94 Torey Agee 97 Jared Morse

Jr. R-Jr. R-Fr. Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Sr.

DEFENSIVE ENDS 45 Stephen Weatherly 49 Jonathan Wynn 54 Jimmy Stewart 55 Caleb Azubike 56 Darien Bryant 90 Walker May 92 Kyle Woestmann 98 Mack Weaver 99 Landon Stokes

LINEBACKERS 13 Jake Sealand 18 Patrick Sutton 20 Oren Burks 22 Casey Hughes 28 Karl Butler 30 Larry Franklin 35 Darreon Herring 35 Chase Garnham 40 Ja'karri Thomas 41 Zach Cunningham 42 Kellen Williams 48 Nigel Bowden 51 Hunter Bowman

So. Sr. Fr. R-Jr. Sr. R-So. So. Sr. R-Fr. Fr. R-Jr. Fr. Jr.

DEFENSIVE BACKS 3 Taurean Ferguson 4 Tre Bell 5 Torren McGaster 6 Darrius Sims 12 Steven Clarke 14 Ryan White 21 Paris Head 23 Andre Hal 24 Jalen Banks 38 Alex Hysong 39 Dane Stubbs

Fr. Fr. R-Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. R-Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So.

R-Fr. Fr. R-So. So. R-So. R-Sr. R-Jr. Fr. Fr.

SAFETIES 1 Kenny Ladler Sr. 27 Jahmel McIntosh R-So. 31 Javon Marshall Sr. 32 Andrew Williamson R-So. 43 Scot Aiello Jr. 49 Josh Gregory Jr.

RETURNERS PUNTS 17 Jonathan Krause 9 Trent Pruitt

Sr. R-Jr.

KICKOFFS 5 Torren McGaster 6 Darrius Sims 24 Wesley Tate 25 Brian Kimbrow

R-Fr. Fr. R-Sr. So.

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Vanderbilt bowl appearances AUTOZONE LIBERTY

Franklin-American Mortgage MUSIC CITY Dec. 31, 2012 • Nashville, Tenn.

vanderbilt 38 N.C. State 24 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt is winning like the Commodores haven't in nearly a century. After capturing the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, Head Coach James Franklin says everyone better get used to it.

Jordan Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as the Commodores capped their best season since 1915 by defeating North Carolina State 38-24 in Nashville's LP Field.

"We're not going anywhere," a smiling and teary Franklin said. The Commodores finished 9-4 for their best record since going 9-1 in 1915.

It marks only the third time the smallest and only private university in the SEC has won as many as nine games in a season.

Vandy closed the season with seven straight wins for its longest streak since an eight-game run in 1948. Senior RB Zac Stacy earned the bowl's MVP honors with 108 rushing yards and one touchdowns.

Team N.C. STATE Vanderbilt

3 0 3

4 Final Record 10 24 7-6, 4-4 7 38 9-4, 5-3

NCState Vanderbilt

First Downs 24 Net Rushing Yards 25-41 Net Passing Yards 383 Passes Att-Comp-Int 53-35-3 Plays-Yards 78-424 Punt Returns-Yards 3-15 Kickoff Returns-Yards 7-24.7 Int. Returns-Yards 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 3-30.3 Fumbles-Lost 6-2 Penalties-Yards 9-90 Possession Time 27:04 3rd-Down Conv.

13 of 19 4th-Down Conv.

0 of 1 Red-Zone Scores 3-3 Sacks By: #-Yards 1-6

17 41-117 108 27-16-0 68-225 1-15 3-35.0 3-77 5-46.2 0-0 2-10 32:56 3 of 14 3 of 4 6-6 3-20

RUSHING: NCS – Creecy 9-43; Thornton 12-39; Glennon 3-(-20).

VANDY – Zac Stacy 25-107; Wesley Tate 9-14; Jordan Rodgers 4-6; BrianKimbrow 1-(-2); Jordan Matthews 1-(-4), team 1-(-4).

PASSING: NCS – Glennon 35-53-3-383; VANDY – Jordan Rodgers 16-25-0-108; Austin Carta-Samuels 0-1-0, Zac Stacy 0-1-0.

RECEIVING: NCS – Palmer 8-111; Creecy 6-50; Thornton 5-41; Smith 3-50; Payton 3-37; Carter 3-34; Talbert 3-29; Watson 2-21; Winkles 1-5; Underwood 1-5.

VANDY – Jordan Matthews 7-61; Chris Boyd 4-18; Wesley Tate 2-10; Steven Scheu 2-7; Zac Stacy 1-12.

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CINCINNATI 31 vanderbilt 24 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Isaiah Pead ran for 149 yards and a touchdown, and Ralph David Abernathy IV's 90-yard kickoff return early in the fourth quarter put Cincinnati ahead as the Bearcats edged Vanderbilt 31-24 in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

The Commodores (6-7 overall) led 21-17 early in the fourth quarter until Abernathy became the first Cincinnati player to return a kickoff for a TD in the program's 13 bowl appearances.

The Commodores, making their fifth bowl appearance and first since 2008, finished the season with a 6-7 record.

Senior QB Larry Smith replaced Vanderbilt starter Jordan Rodgers in the third quarter, and he threw for a season-high 142 yards. Smith's biggest completion was a 68-yard scoring toss to Chris Boyd that gave the Commodores for a 21-17 lead early in the fourth quarter.

Vanderbilt lost the lead on the ensuing kickoff.

Team Cincinnati Vanderbilt

Scoring Summary

1 2 0 14 7 21

1st: VANDY: Boyd 5-yd pass from Rodgers (Spear kick) 10-65 9:51 2nd: VANDY: Stacy 6-yd run (Fowler kick) 4-27 10:08. NCS: Creecy 1-yd run (Sade kick) 11-84 1:46. VANDY: Tate 7-yd run (Spear kick) 5-32 3:47. NCS: Palmer 94-yd kickoff return (Sade kick) 3:35. VANDY: Matthews 18-yd pass from Rodgers ( Fowler kick) 2-18 0:41 3rd: VANDY: Spear 30-yd field goal 8-23 9:39.

4th: NCS: Sade 24-yd field goal 12-66 14:56. VANDY: Rodgers 15-yd run (Spear kick) 8-44 5:11. NCS: Smith 19 yd pass from Glennon (Sade kick) 10 -71 2:06.

Statistics

Dec. 31, 2011 • Memphis, Tenn.

Scoring Summary

1 2 3 4 Final Record 0 14 0 17 31 (10-3, 5-2) 7 0 7 10 24 (6-7, 2-6)

1st: Vanderbilt – Stacy 7-yd. run (Fowler kick), 7:34.

2nd: CINCINNATI – Winn 69-yd. run (Miliano kick), 14:17.

CINCINNATI – McClung 8-yd. pass from Collaros (Miliano kick), :12.

3rd: Vanderbilt – Jerron Seymour 5-yd. run (Fowler kick), 3:53.

4TH: CINCINNATI – Miliano 44-yd. FG, 14:41.

Vanderbilt – Chris Boyd 68-yd. pass from Larry Smith (Fowler kick), 14:03.

CINCINNATI – Abernathy 90-yd. KO return (Miliano kick), 13:51.

CINCINNATI – Pead 12 yd-run (Miliano kick), 1:52.

Vanderbilt – Fowler 35-yd. FG, :24.

Cincinnati Vanderbilt

First Downs 20 14 Net Rushing Yards 44-221 36-127 Net Passing Yards 80 168 Passes Att-Comp-Int 29-12-2 34-12-2 Plays-Yards 73-301 70-295 Punt Returns-Yards 2-(-1) 3-22 KO Returns-Yards 2-120 6-102 Int. Returns-Yds 2-17 2-11 Punts (#-Avg) 7-42.9 8-42.2 Fumbles-Lost 3-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 5-55 6-39 Possession Time 30:37 29:14 3rd-Down Conv.

4 of 15 6 of 19 4th-Down Conv.

0 of 0 1 of 2 Sacks By: #-Yards 2-7 3-15

RUSHING: CINCINNATI – Pead 28-149; Winn 6-78; McClung 1-4; team 1-(-2); Collaros 8-(-8). VANDERBILT – Zac Stacy 18-57; Jordan Rodgers 9-33; Richard Kent 1-17; Larry Smith 5-17; Jerron Seymour 2-5; team 1-(-2).

PASSING: CINCINNATI – Collaros 12-29-2-80. VANDERBILT – Larry Smith 8-19-1-142; Jordan Rodgers 4-14-1-26; Zac Stacy 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: CINCINNATI – A. Robinson 4-16; Kelce 3-29; Pead 3-15; Chisum 1-12; McClung 1-8. VANDERBILT – Jordan Matthews 4-56; Brandon Barden 3-20; Chris Boyd 2-69; Zac Stacy 2-11; Wesley Tate 1-12.

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GAYLORD HOTELS Music City Dec. 31, 2008 • Nashville, Tenn.

Dec. 31, 1982 • Birmingham, Ala.

vanderbilt 16 boston coll. 14

Air force 36 Vanderbilt 28

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt won a bowl game for the first time in exactly 53 years, with Bryant Hahnfeldt kicking a 45-yard field goal with 3:26 left for a 16-14 win over #24 Boston College in the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl held on New Year's Eve on Nashville's LP Field.

The Commodores hadn't played in a bowl since 1982 – the SEC's longest drought. The victory gave Vanderbilt (7-6) its first winning season since 1982.

This is just the fourth time in the past 50 years that Vanderbilt has won seven games in a season.

The Eagles got the ball twice after Hahnfeldt's third field goal. They had to punt the first time, then Vanderbilt DB Myron Lewis picked off a pass with 1:36 left.

Vanderbilt scored its lone TD when freshman safety Sean Richardson fell on a Commodore punt that bounced off the knee of BC's Paul Anderson with 10:35 left in the third quarter.

Hahnfeldt, a Nashville product playing his final game as a Commodore, matched a single-game career high with the three field goals. The Commodores also forced two interceptions while allowing none.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Without question, the Hall of Fame Bowl was one of college football’s most exciting 1982 postseason games.

The game matched one of the nation’s most potent aerial attacks featuring Vanderbilt All-SEC quarterback Whit Taylor and one of America’s most devastating rushing attacks in the Falcons’ option attack.

Offensively, the game lived up to the hype as 33 Hall of Fame records were broken and another eight were tied in Legion Field. Unfortunately for the Commodores, Air Force walked away the winner 36-28 after a remarkable fourth quarter comeback.

For three quarters, Whit Taylor was unstoppable.

Connecting with a variety of receivers and running backs, Taylor’s fourth touchdown pass of the game, a four-yarder to Norman Jordan, gave the 'Dores a 28-17 margin entering the fourth quarter. Down by double digits, Air Force scored rushing TDs on three straight possessions to take the win.

Taylor was named the Most Valuable Player, after completing a team-record 38 passes of 51 attempts for 452 yards, which remains as the second highest singlegame passing yardage total in Vanderbilt history. Jordan’s performance arguably was more remarkable. Though rushing for just four yards, Jordan hauled in 20 receptions for 173 yards and three TDs, breaking five Hall of Fame Bowl records.

Scoring Summary

Team 1 2 3 4 Final Boston College 0 7 0 7 14 Vanderbilt 6 0 7 3 16

Record 9-5, 5-3 7-6, 4-4

1st: VANDERBILT – Hahnfeldt 42-yd FG 11:02.

VANDERBILT – Hahnfeldt 26-yd FG 6:31.

2nd: BOSTON COLLEGE – Harris 4-yd pass from Davis (Aponavicius PAT) 1:27.

3rd: VANDERBILT – Richardson 0-yd fumble recovery (Hahnfeldt PAT), 10:35.

4TH: BOSTON COLLEGE – Larmond 55-yd pass from Davis (Aponavicius PAT) 6:38.

VANDERBILT – Hahnfeldt 45-yd FG 3:26.

BC

VanDY

First Downs 17 8 Net Rushing Yards 38-141 36-79 Net Passing Yards 190 121 Passes (Att-Comp-Int) 36-15-2 20-10-0 Total Offense: #-Yards 74-331 56-200 Fumble Returns 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns 5-(-14) 3-14 Kickoff Returns 4-76 2-35 Interceptions 0-0 2-0 Punts (#-Avg) 8-39.8 9-42.6 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards 3-34 0-0 Possession Time 31:08 28:52 3rd Down Conversions 7 of 17 1 of 15 4th Down Conversions 1 of 2 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-1 1-1 Sacks By: #-Yards 1-3 0-0

Team Vanderbilt Air Force

Record 8-4, 4-2 8-5, 4-3

1st: VANDERBILT – Jordan 28-yard pass from Taylor (Anderson PAT).

AF – Louthan 1-yard run (Pavlich PAT).

2ND: AF – Brown 19-yard run (Pavlich PAT). VANDERBILT – Roach 15-pass from Taylor (Anderson PAT). VANDERBILT – Jordan 4-yard pass from Taylor (Anderson PAT).

3rd: AF – Pavlick 21-yard FG. VANDERBILT – Jordan 4-yard pass from Taylor (Anderson PAT).

4th: AF – Sundquist 3-yard run (failed). AF – Kershner 3-yard run (failed).

AF– Louthan 46-yard run (Pavlich PAT).

RUSHING: BC – Harris 15-68; Haden 17-40; Davis 6-33. VANDERBILT – Chris Nickson 8-57; Larry Smith 10-25; Jared Hawkins 8-13; DJ Moore 1-3; Kennard Reeves 2-2; Jamie Graham 2-(-6); TEAM 4-(-7); Sean Walker 1-(-8).

PASSING: BC – Davis 15-36-2-190. VANDERBILT – Larry Smith 10-17-0-121; Chris Nickson 0-3-0-0.

RECEIVING: BC – Harris 5-25; Purvis 4-29; Robinson 3-40; Larmond 1-55; Jarvis 1-30; Momah 1-11. VANDERBILT – Udom Umoh 3-29; Sean Walker 2-68; Jamie Graham 2-7; George Smith 1-15; Brandon Barden 1-4; Alex Washington 1-(-2).

Scoring Summary

1 2 3 4 Final 7 14 7 0 28 7 7 3 19 36

Vandy Air ForcE

First Downs 26 Rush/Pass/Penalty 2-20-4 Rushing Attempts 12 Net Rushing Yards 35 Passes (Att-Comp-Int) 51-38-3 Net Passing Yards 452 Total Offensive Plays 63 Total Net Yards 495 Fumbles (Number-Lost) 2-2 Penalties 4-39 Interceptions 0-0 Punts-Yards 2-65 Punt Average 32.5 Kickoff Returns 6-102 Possession Time 20:42

23 16-6 69 331 17-11-0 136 86 451 1-0 8-75 3-19 5-180 36.0 4-84 39:18

RUSHING: VANDERBILT – Taylor 4-(-6), Edwards 5-21, Matthews 1-13, Jordan 1-4, Scott 1-3. AF – Kershner 32-132, Greenwood 4-11, Louthan 16-74, Sundquist 13-64, Brown 4-34.

PASSING: VANDERBILT – Taylor 51-38-3, 452 yards. AF – Louthan 17-11-0, 136 yards.

RECEIVING: VANDERBILT – Perry 3-52, Jordan 20-173, Matthews 2-21, Roach 4-76, Edwards 4-37, Scott 5-93. AF – Greenwood 6-77, Simmons 1-7, Kirby 2-30, Moore 1-16, Brown 1-6.

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Gator

Dec. 28, 1974 • Atlanta, Ga.

Dec. 31, 1955 • Jacksonville, Fla.

vanderbilt 6 Texas Tech 6 ATLANTA, Ga. – The 1974 Peach Bowl was a game with no champion but two winners, the Commodores and Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Despite the effective rushing of Red Raider tailback Larry Isaac and fullback Cliff Hoskins, the Commodore defense held Texas Tech without points in the first half and entered halftime with a 3-0 lead after Mark Adams kicked a 31-yard field goal with 10 minutes remaining.

Neither team was able to muster much offense in the third quarter, though Texas Tech did tie the score at 3-3 after a drive stalled at the Vanderbilt 16-yard line.

Early in the fourth quarter, the Commodores’ freshman lineman Dennis Harrison stopped a deep Texas Tech threat by blocking a Red Raider field goal attempt. The Tech drive started following one of two VU turnovers during the game.

After the blocked field goal, the Commodores responded with a possession that ended with Adams’ second field goal of the day, a 26-yarder that resulted in a 6-3 Vanderbilt margin. However, Texas Tech tied the game at the 2:00 mark on a 35-yard field goal by Brian Hall. On its final drive, Vanderbilt could not move into scoring range.

The 'Dore offense struggled much of the day, with QB David Lee hitting just five of 14 attempts. RB Jamie O’Rourke had 76 rushing yards.

The limited offensive production from both teams resulted in numerous defensive and scoring records being set in the game.

Team Texas Tech Vanderbilt

Scoring Summary

Texas Tech

First Downs 19 Rush/Pass/Penalty 17-2-0 Rushing Attempts 65 Net Rushing Yards 306 Passes (Att-Comp-Int) 10-3-1 Net Passing Yards 35 Total Offensive Plays 75 Total Net Yards 341 Fumbles (Number-Lost) 3-2 Penalties 1-14 Interceptions 1-0 Punts-Yards 6-215 Punt Average 35.8 Punt Ruturns 0-0 Kickoff Returns 3-88

Vandy

10 7-3-0 41 140 17-5-1 60 58 200 1-1 1-5 1-41 8-321 40.1 1-26 3-63

Team Vanderbilt Auburn

Scoring Summary

1 2 3 4 Final Record 7 6 6 6 25 8-3, 4-3 0 7 0 6 13 8-2-1, 5-1-1

1sT: Vanderbilt – Stephenson 7-pass from Orr (Jalufka kick).

2nd:: Auburn–James 38-pass from Tubbs (Tubbs kick). VU–Orr 4-run (kick failed).

3rd: Vanderbilt – Orr 1-run (kick failed).

4th: Vanderbilt – Horton 1-run (kick failed). Auburn–Phillips 7-pass from Cook (kick failed)

RUSHING: TEXAS TECH – Hoskins 13-116, Isaac 20-101, Garner 9-38, Taylor 8-34, Williams 3-27, Duniven 12-(-10). VANDERBILT – O’Rourke 17-76, Sadler 8-31, Garcia 4-21, Groves 2-14, Mathers 1-0, Lee 9-(-2).

PASSING: TEXAS TECH – Duniven 8-3-0, 35 yards. Williams 1-0-0, 0 yards.

Roberts 1-0-1, 0 yards. VANDERBILT – Lee 14-5-1, 60 yds. Fisher 3-0-0.

RECEIVING: TEXAS TECH – Felux 2-21, Williams 1-14. VANDERBILT – Burton 2-36, O'Rourke 2-15, Mathers 1-9.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Still hurting from a dislocated right elbow suffered in the Tennessee game, quarterback Don Orr scored two touchdowns and set up another as the Commodores defeated No. 8-ranked Auburn in the 11th Gator Bowl 25-13.

The Vandy defense provided a huge lift for the 'Dores, recovering five fumbles in the win.

Vanderbilt’s first score was set up when Orr recovered an Auburn fumble. Eight plays later, Joe Stephenson ran seven yards for the VU TD. Auburn answered on a 38-yard TD pass from Howell Tubbs to Rob James in the second quarter, but the rest of the game belonged to the Black and Gold. On Vanderbilt’s following possession, Orr carried the ball 44 yards to the Tigers’ 28. He then passed to Joe Scales, who advanced to the Auburn 4-yard line. On the next play, Orr carried the ball over the line after a fake to RB Phil King to give Vanderbilt a 13-7 lead at the half.

At the opening of the third quarter, Vanderbilt guard Sonny Tatum recovered an Auburn fumble, and the Commodores marched quickly into scoring position as Orr crossed the goal line for his second touchdown of the day to make the score 19-7. Both teams scored once more in the fourth quarter. Vanderbilt’s score came on a one-yard run off right tackle by Charley Horton.

Vanderbilt coach Art Guepe cleared his bench in the final minutes, using 38 of the 39 men dressed for the game. Capitalizing on Auburn’s five fumbles and using an a iling quarterback, Vanderbilt captured its first bowl appearance.

1 2 3 4 Final Record 0 0 3 3 6 6-4-2, 3-4 0 3 0 3 6 7-3-2, 2-3-1

2nd: Vanderbilt – Adams 31-yard FG. 3rd: Texas Tech – Hall 26-yard FG 4th: Vanderbilt– Adams 26-yard FG. Texas Tech – Hall 35-yard FG.

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First Downs 15 15 Rush/Pass/Penalty 11-4-0 9-6-0 Rushing Attempts 44 45 Net Rushing Yards 177 159 Passing (Att-Comp-Int) 8-5-1 13-7-0 Net Passing Yards 94 142 Offensive Plays 52 58 Total Net Yards 271 301 Fumbles (Number-Lost) 1-0 5-5 Penalties 5-54 6-59 Interceptions 0-0 1-14 Punts-Yards 4-127 3-87 Punt Average 31.8 29.0 Punt Returns 0-0 2-6 Kickoff Returns 2-36 6-121 RUSHING: VANDERBILT – King 10-33, Horton 13-57, Orr 10-43, Hunt 6-39, Scales 1-3, Morgan 1-6, Tkac 2-(-3), Jabaley 1-(-1). AUBURN – James 9-42, Childress 15-58, Tubbs 11-15, Hoppe 6-33, Shell 2-5, Cooke 2-6.

PASSING: VANDERBILT – Orr 6-4-67-1, Sturm 2-1-27-0.

AUBURN – Tubbs 9-4-101-0, Cooke 3-3-41-0, Burbank 1-0-0.

RECEIVING: VANDERBILT – Scales 2-44, Stephenson 2-23, Brown 1-27.

AUBURN – James 2-51, Childress 1-22, Elliott 2-41, Philips 2-28.

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Vanderbilt bowl record Books FIRST DOWNS

Vanderbilt 26..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 17..........N.C. State, Music City Bowl Opponent 24..........N.C. State, Music City Bowl 23..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl

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RUSHING

Most Attempts Vanderbilt 44..........Auburn, Gator Bowl 41..........Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 41..........N.C. State, Music City Bowl Opponent 69..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 65..........Texas Tech, Peach Bowl Net Yards Rushing Vanderbilt 177........Auburn, Gator Bowl 140........Texas Tech, Peach Bowl Opponent 331........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 306........Texas Tech, Peach Bowl

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PASSING

ATTEMPTS Vanderbilt 51..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 34..........Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl Opponent 53..........N.C. State, Music City Bowl 36..........Boston College, Music City Bowl Completions Vanderbilt 38..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl Opponent 35..........N.C. State, Music City Bowl Completion Percentage Vanderbilt 74.5%....Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 62.5%....Auburn, Gator Bowl

2012 Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl Coach Franklin and Commodore seniors pose after winning the 2012 Music City Bowl.

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Opponent 66.0%....N.C. State, Music City Bowl 64.7%....Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl Passing Yards Vanderbilt 452........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 168........Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl Opponent 383........N.C. State, Music City Bowl 190........Boston College, Music City Bowl Most PASSING TDs Vanderbilt 4............Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl Opponent 2............Auburn, Gator Bowl 2............Boston College, Music City Bowl

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Most Interceptions Vanderbilt 3............Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl Opponent 3............N.C. State, Music City Bowl

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Plays Vanderbilt 70..........Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 68..........N.C. State, Music City Bowl Opponent 86..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 78..........N.C. State, Music City Bowl TOtal Yards Vanderbilt 495........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 295........Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl Opponent 451........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 424........N.C. State, Music City Bowl

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PUNTING

TOTAL Punts Vanderbilt 9............Boston College, Music City Bowl 8............Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl Opponent 8............Boston College, Music City Bowl Net Punting AVG. Vanderbilt 44.1.......Boston College, Music City Bowl 42.4.......Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl Opponent 38.0.......Boston College, Music City Bowl

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PUNT RETURNS

2011 AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL

Cornerback Casey Hayward registered two interceptions in 2011 AutoZone Liberty Zone vs. Cincinnati.

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Total RETURN Yards Vanderbilt 26..........Texas Tech, Peach Bowl Opponent 3............Auburn, Gator Bowl

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KICKOFF RETURN Yards Vanderbilt 105......N.C. State, Music City Bowl Opponent 173......N.C. State, Music City Bowl

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Total Penalties Vanderbilt 6..........Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl Opponent 9..........N.C. State, Music City Bowl PENALTY Yards Vanderbilt 54........Auburn, Gator Bowl Opponent 90........N.C. State, Music City Bowl

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INTERCEPTIONS

TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS Vanderbilt 3..........N.C. State, Music City Bowl Opponent 3..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl RETURN Yards Vanderbilt 77........N.C. State, Music City Bowl Opponent 19........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl

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Points Vanderbilt 38........N.C. State, Music City Bowl Opponent 36........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl Both Teams 62........Music City Bowl Largest Margin of Victory Vanderbilt 14........N.C. State, Music City Bowl Most Touchdowns Vanderbilt 5..........N.C. State, Music City Bowl Opponent 5..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl

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FIELD GOALS

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FUMBLES

FORCED Fumbles Vanderbilt 2..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl Opponent 6..........N.C. State, Music City Bowl Fumbles Lost Vanderbilt 2..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl Opponent 5..........Auburn, Gator Bowl

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TURNOVERS

Most Turnovers Vanderbilt 2..........Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 2..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 2..........Texas Tech, Peach Bowl Opponent 6..........Auburn, Gator Bowl 5..........N.C. State, Music City Bowl

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Field Goals Made Vanderbilt 3..........Boston College, Music City Bowl 2..........Texas Tech, Peach Bowl Opponent 2..........Texas Tech, Peach Bowl Field Goals Attempted Vanderbilt 3..........Boston College, Music City Bowl Opponent 3..........Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl

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Whit Taylor targets a receiver vs. Air Force.

MOST POINTS BY QUARTER

First Quarter Vanderbilt 7..........Auburn, Gator Bowl 1955 7..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 1982 7..........Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 2011 7..........N.C. State, Music City Bowl 2012 Opponent 7..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 1982 Second Quarter Vanderbilt 21........N.C. State, Music City Bowl 2012 Opponent 14........Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 2011 14........N.C. State, Music City Bowl 2012 Third Quarter Vanderbilt 7..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 1982 7..........Boston College, Music City Bowl 2008 7..........Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 2011 Opponent 3..........Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 1974 3..........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 1982 Fourth Quarter Vanderbilt 10........Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 2011 Opponent 19........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 1982

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Head Coach Bobby Johnson and Commodore players hoist 2008 Music City Bowl Trophy.

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First Half Vanderbilt 28........N.C. State, Music City Bowl Opponent 14........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 14........Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 14........N.C. State, Music City Bowl Second Half Vanderbilt 17........Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl Opponent 19........Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl

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VANDERBILT: Individual RecORDS RUSHING

RUSHING Yards 107......Zac Stacy vs. NC State, Music City Bowl 76........Jamie O’Rourke vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 57........Charley Horton vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 57........Chris Nickson vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 57........Zac Stacy vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 43........Don Orr vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 39........Donald Hunt vs. Auburn, Gator Bow 33........Phil King vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 33........Jordan Rodgers vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 31........Lonnie Sadler vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 25........Larry Smith vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 17........Jamie O’Rourke vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 14........Wesley Tate vs. NC State, Music City Bowl 13........Charley Horton vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 10........Don Orr vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 10........Larry Smith vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 10........Phil King vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl Rushing Touchdowns 2..........Don Orr vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 1..........Charley Horton vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 1..........Zac Stacy vs. NC State, Music City Bowl 1..........Wesley Tate vs. NC State, Music City Bowl 1..........Jordan Rodgers vs. NC State, Music City Bowl

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PASSING

CompletIONS 38........Whit Taylor vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 16........Jordan Rodgers vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 10........Larry Smith vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 8..........Larry Smith vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 5..........David Lee vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 4..........Don Orr vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl ATTEMPTS 51........Whit Taylor vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 25........Jordan Rodgers vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 19........Larry Smith vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 17........Larry Smith vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 14........David Lee vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 14........Jordan Rodgers vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 6..........Don Orr vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl Completion Percentage (Min. 10 attempts) .745.....Whit Taylor vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl .640.....Jordan Rodgers vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl .588.....Larry Smith vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl .421.....Larry Smith vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl .350.....David Lee vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl PASSING YARDS 452......Whit Taylor vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 142......Larry Smith vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 121......Larry Smith vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 108......Jordan Rodgers vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 67........Don Orr vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 60........David Lee vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl Touchdown passes 4..........Whit Taylor vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 2..........Jordan Rodgers vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 1..........Larry Smith vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl Interceptions Thrown 3..........Whit Taylor vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 1..........Don Orr vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 1..........Jamie O’Rourke vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 1..........Larry Smith/Jordan Rodgers vs. Cincinnati, Liberty

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Receiving Yards 173......Norman Jordan vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 93........John Miller Scott vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 76........Phil Roach vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 69........Chris Boyd vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 68........Sean Walker vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 61........Jordan Matthews vs. NC State, Music City Bowl 56........Jordan Matthews vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 52........Arnaz Perry vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 44........Hugh Scales vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 37........Keith Edwards vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 36........Ferguson Burton vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl Receptions 20........Norman Jordan vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 7..........Jordan Matthews vs. NC State, Music City Bowl 5..........John Miller Scott vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 4..........Phil Roach vs. Air Force, Hall Of Fame Bowl 4..........Keith Edwards vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 4..........Jordan Matthews vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 4..........Chris Boyd vs. NC State, Music City Bowl 3..........Arnaz Perry vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 3..........Udom Umoh vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 3..........Brandon Barden vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl RECEIVING Touchdowns 3..........Norman Jordan vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 1..........Chris Boyd vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 1..........Jordan Matthews vs. NC State, Music City Bowl 1..........Chris Boyd vs. NC State, Music City Bowl

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PUNTING

Punts 9..........Brett Upson vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 8..........Ferguson Burton vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 8..........Richard Kent vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 5..........Richard Kent vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 4..........Don Orr vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl Highest Average (Min. 2 Punts) 46.2.....Richard Kent vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 42.6.....Brett Upson vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 42.2.....Richard Kent vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 40.1.....Ferguson Burton vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 32.5 ....Edward Arnold vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 32.0.....Don Orr vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl

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PUNT RETURNS

Returns 3..........Jamie Graham vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 3..........Jonathan Krause vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 1..........Gerhardt Risser vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 1..........DeWayne Young vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 1..........Dennis Harrison vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl Return Yards 26........Dennis Harrison vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 22........Jonathan Krause vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl

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KICKOFF RETURNS

Returns 3..........Clayton Parker vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 2..........Brian Kimbrow vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl Return Yards 73........Brian Kimbrow vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 49........Andre Hal vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 46........Clayton Parker vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 35........Gaston Miller vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl

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TOTAL INTERCEPTIONS 2..........Casey Hayward vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 1..........Emory Chesley vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 1..........Myron Lewis vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 1..........Ryan Hamilton vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 1..........Trey Wilson vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 1..........Eric Samuels vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 1..........Kenny Ladler vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl Return Yards 65........Trey Wilson vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl

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TOTAL OFFENSE

TOTAL Plays 55........Whit Taylor vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 29........Jordan Rodgers vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 27........Larry Smith vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 26........Zac Stacy vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl TOtAL Yards 446......Whit Taylor vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 173......Norman Jordan vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 159......Larry Smith vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 146......Larry Smith vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 119......Zac Stacy vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 114......Jordan Rodgers vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 110......Don Orr vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 93........John Miller Scott vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 76........Jamie O’Rourke vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 76........Collins Roach vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl

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SCORING

POINTS SCORED 24........Whit Taylor vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 18........Don Orr vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 18........Norman Jordan vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 10........Bryant Hahnfeldt vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 6..........Charley Horton vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 6..........Joe Stephenson vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 6..........Phil Roach vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 6..........Sean Richardson vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 6..........Zac Stacy vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 6..........Jerron Seymour vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 6..........Chris Boyd vs. Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl 6..........Carey Spear vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 6..........Zac Stacy vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 6..........Wesley Tate vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 6..........Jordan Rodgers vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 6..........Jordan Matthews vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl 6..........Chris Boyd vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl TOUCHDOWNS ACCOUNTED FOR 4..........Whit Taylor vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 3..........Don Orr vs. Auburn, Gator Bowl 3..........Norman Jordan vs. Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl 3..........Jordan Rodgers vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl

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RUSHING

ATTEMPTS 32 John Kershner (Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl) RUSHING YARDS 149 Isaiah Pead (Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl)

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PASSING

COMPLETIONS 53 Mike Glennon (N.C. State, Music City Bowl) ATTEMPTS 35 Mike Glennon (N.C. State, Music City Bowl) Completion Percentage 66% Mike Glennon (N.C. State, Music City Bowl) PASSING YARDS 383 Mike Glennon (N.C. State, Music City Bowl) Touchdown Passes 2 Dominique Davis (Boston College, Music City Bowl) Most IntS Thrown 3 Mike Glennon (N.C. State, Music City Bowl)

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RECEIVING

Total Receptions 8 Tobias Palmer (N.C. State, Music City Bowl) 12-31-2012 Receiving Yards 111 Tobias Palmer (N.C. State, Music City Bowl) 12-31-2012 Receiving Touchdowns 1 Fob James & Jimmy Phillips (Auburn, Gator Bowl) 12-31-1955 1 M. Harris & C. Larmond (Boston College, Music City Bowl) 12-31-2008 1 Rashard Smith (N.C. State, Music City Bowl) 12-31-2012

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FIELD GOALS

Field Goals 3..........Bryant Hahnfeldt vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 2..........Lonnie Sadler vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl FG Attempts 3..........Bryant Hahnfeldt vs. Boston College, Music City Bowl 2..........Lonnie Sadler vs. Texas Tech, Peach Bowl 2..........Carey Spear vs. N.C. State, Music City Bowl

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Most Punts 7 Ryan Quigley (Boston College, Music City Bowl) 7 Pat O'Donnell (Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl)

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PUNT RETURNS

Most Returns 2 Fob James (Auburn, Gator Bowl) 2 Dominick LeGrande (Boston College, Music City Bowl) 2 Isaiah Pead (Cincinnati, Liberty Bowl) Return Yards 6 Fob James (Auburn, Gator Bowl) 6 Montel Harris (Boston College, Music City Bowl)

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KICKOFF RETURNS

Most Returns 6 Fob James (Auburn, Gator Bowl) 6 Tobias Palmer (N.C. State, Music City Bowl) Return Yards 173 Tobias Palmer (N.C. State, Music City Bowl)

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INTERCEPTIONS

MOST INTERCEPTIONS 2 Carl Dieudonne (Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl) RETURN YARDS 19 Carl Dieudonne (Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl)

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PLAYS

TOTAL Plays 56 Mike Glennon (N.C. State, Music City Bowl)

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Most Points 12 Marty Louthan (Air Force, Hall of Fame Bowl) 12 Dominique Davis (Boston College, Music City Bowl)

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Head Coach James Franklin

In three seasons, Head Coach James Franklin has guided the Commodore football program to unprecedented heights, while rewriting pages of Vanderbilt's record book each season.

An exceptional motivator and tireless worker, Franklin exudes an unmatched passion for his program in everything he does. In short time, he has completely changed the team's internal culture, as well as its regional and national reputation, through his strong leadership, infectious personality and on-field results.

A relentless salesman and cheerleader for everything that represents the Star V, Franklin has backed up his words by guiding the Commodores to three straight bowl games and racking up more wins over a three-year span than any Vanderbilt coach since College Football Hall of Famer Dan McGugin. He holds an overall record of 23-15 and is one win shy of tying McGugin's total through his first three years (1904-06). In the last 19 games, Franklin is 15-4, a record that is only surpassed in the SEC by Alabama.

In all three seasons under Franklin, the Commodores have accomplished highs not achieved since decades earlier, if ever. With each year the accomplishments have only exceeded those from the previous season. In 2011, he inherited a team that had finished 2-10 in two consecutive seasons and directed it to an appearance in the Liberty Bowl. In 2012, Franklin led the Commodores to nine wins - their most since 1915 -- which included a victory in the Music City Bowl. This year, Vanderbilt defeated Florida, Georgia and Tennessee in the same season for the first time ever and again won eight games in the regular season for the second straight year -- a first since the 1920s. A win in the bowl game will give Vanderbilt two straight years of nine wins for the first time in school history. His on-the-field accomplishments have been accompanied by three straight years of signing the highest-rated recruiting class in school history and the continuous mentoring of student-athletes who have earned numerous individual and collective academic honors.

Players and fans alike have gravitated toward Franklin through his energy and love for the program. He has developed a fun, energetic and close-knit family atmosphere that current, former and future players desire.

Always conscious of the platform he has and the surroundings in which he lives, Franklin never passes up an opportunity to assist others through random acts of kindness. Whether it is pausing a press conference to hug a grateful bystander, helping Vanderbilt freshmen move into dorms, inviting a cancer patient to attend practices, visiting patients at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital, allowing an inspiring 11-year-old boy to lead the team

FRANKLIN COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2013 THIRD CONSECUTIVE BOWL APPEARANCE

Prior to Franklin's arrival in Nashville, the Commodores played in just four bowls in 120 years. Amazingly, the program has made bowl appearances in each of Franklin's three years in Nashville.

MOST WINS BY THIRD-YEAR COACH AT VANDERBILT IN MORE THAN A CENTURY

Only one coach in team history has posted more victories in his first three years than Franklin's 23-win total. That coach, Dan McGugin, accomplished the feat from 1904-06.

His Vanderbilt teams are 15-4 in their last 19 games, the second best record among SEC teams over that span.

EXPERIENCING NOVEMBER SUCCESS

Franklin's Commodores have enjoyed consecutive undefeated records during the month of November, and have won nine straight November games dating back to 2011.

In the 15 years prior to Franklin's arrival on campus, Vanderbilt was 5-46 in November games.

CONSECUTIVE EIGHT-WIN REGULAR SEASONS

For the first time since 1927-28, Vanderbilt has experienced back-to-back 8-4 regular seasons in 2012-13. A win in the BBVA Compass Bowl will give Vanderbilt its first back-to-back 9-win seasons in program history.

SIGNATURE WINS AGAINST SEC EAST RIVALS

In 2013 Vanderbilt registered signature victories over SEC East rivals Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. It marked the first time in team history for the Commodores to defeat all three teams in the same season.

MOST SEC WINS SINCE 1935

Vanderbilt was 9-7 in SEC play in 2012-13. The two-year win total in conference action ties a school record that dates back to 1934-35.

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onto the field for homecoming or passing out ice cream during a campus event, Franklin is the first one in line looking to spread good will.

Franklin's generosity and overall success as a coach has sparked the interest of football fans and media members across the country as people look to learn more about the mind behind the program's meteoric rise from the depths of the SEC. Franklin has welcomed the intrigue by providing unprecedented access to what takes place behind the scenes.

From pregame and postgame locker room speeches, to team meetings and trips inside the War Room on National Signing Day, Franklin has made a conscious effort to provide the public with an inside look at his program.

His efforts to share in the success of Vanderbilt's program have paid dividends with feature stories and videos landing on prominent websites such as SI.com, ESPN.com, Yahoo.com and in publications such as Sports Illustrated, the New York Times and the Washington Post. The access Franklin provides has also enabled Vanderbilt's staff to capture a number of viral videos that have been viewed by hundreds of thousands of people and featured on programs such as ESPN's SportsCenter.

Franklin's impact on campus can also be seen just a few hundred feet from the football offices where a new indoor facility opened in November.

The facility is available for all Vanderbilt teams, students and staff members and includes a 120-yard field, which is encircled by a 300-meter track.

The multipurpose facility is the latest in a line of facility enhancements that have been made since Franklin arrived. Before the 2012 season, a new video board and hillside seating area in the south end zone were added

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to Vanderbilt Stadium. Additionally, new stadium lights enhanced the gameday experience and an artificial surface improved playing conditions on Dudley Field.

Hired as the first African-American head coach in Vanderbilt gridiron history on Dec. 17, 2010, Franklin's off-the-field accomplishments have helped fuel excitement in and around the program, but the results on the field have been even more impressive.

Just when skeptics doubted whether he could match the success from his first two seasons, he trumped both years with what he has done in 2013. Despite losing a number of key contributors, including record-setting running back Zac Stacy, the Commodores again won eight regular season games. Along the way, Vanderbilt ended prolonged losing streaks to Georgia and Florida, and earned back-to-back wins against Tennessee for the first time since 1925 and 1926. The win against the 15th-ranked Bulldogs marked Franklin's first victory against a ranked opponent. By defeating Florida, the Commodores ended a 22-game losing streak and won in Gainesville for the first time since 1945. Vanderbilt's other SEC win came against Kentucky - a school Franklin is 3-0 against.

Vanderbilt's final two regular-season wins came in the final minute of each game. Against Tennessee, Vanderbilt drove 92 yards to defeat the Vols when quarterback Patton Robinette faked a jump pass and ran it in from eight yards out for the score with 16 seconds remaining. The play was just the latest of Franklin's arsenal of gadget plays the Commodores have dialed up under his watch. Vanderbilt followed its game-winning drive at Tennessee with another one against Wake Forest, just one week later. This time, quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels connected with wide receiver Jordan Matthews, who made a remarkable 25-yard catch on fourth-and-11 to put the Commodores in field goal range for Carey Spear, who drilled a 38-yarder with 39 seconds to go.

The two wins gave Vanderbilt four straight to end the regular season. It was the second straight year Vanderbilt had closed the season on a long winning streak after taking seven straight to close 2012.

The late-season success comes as a drastic change from years of late-season futility that preceded Franklin. In the previous 15 years before Franklin arrived (1996-2010), Vanderbilt posted a 5-46 mark in games played in November. Since his arrival, Vanderbilt is 10-2 during the month and has won nine straight games dating back to the final game of the 2011 regular season. It is

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the program's longest win streak in November since 1903-1905.

Under Franklin, the Commodores have also been extremely successful against non-conference foes. Vanderbilt finished 2013 with a 4-0 record in non-conference play, marking the second 4-0 non-conference slate in three seasons by Franklin. Overall, the Commodores are 11-1 in the regular season against non-SEC foes under Franklin.

One of the many high points during the 2013 season was the continued mentoring of All-America senior wide receiver Jordan Matthews, who set virtually every SEC and Vanderbilt receiving record during the year.

Matthews set SEC career records in receptions and yards, and a singleseason league mark in receptions. Matthews surpassed former Commodore Earl Bennett's receptions record and former Georgia wide receiver Terrence Edwards' yardage record, while becoming the first Vanderbilt wide receiver to top 1,000 receiving yards twice during a career.

Franklin's 2013 team again has excelled in all three phases of the game – offense, defense and special teams. The offense is close to mirroring its record-setting pace of 2012. The success on offense has been enhanced by Vanderbilt's superb play in the red zone. The team leads the SEC in red-zone success, having scored on 88 percent of possessions inside the opponents' 20-yard line. Most importantly, Vanderbilt has scored touchdowns on 67% of its trips inside the red zone.

Defensively, the Commodores finished the regular season ranked in the top 25 in total defense for the third season in a row. The opportunistic defense forced 20 takeaways in the final six games. On special teams, Vanderbilt's punt and placekicking specialists continue to perform at a high level and the unit's kickoff return defense ranked second in the nation allowing just 15.85 yards per return.

The 2013 campaign has come on the heels of Vanderbilt finishing 9-4 overall, matching the school record for wins last achieved in 1915. It ended the season with the longest winning streak in the Southeastern Conference, having won seven straight. It was Vanderbilt's longest win streak since an eight-game streak in 1948.

The remarkable 2012 campaign also included Vanderbilt tying another school record with five victories in SEC play. One of those conference wins, against Tennessee, marked Vanderbilt's most decisive victory in the series since 1954.

The team also won on the road in 2012. Three of Vanderbilt's five SEC wins came at Missouri, Kentucky and Ole Miss. A convincing win at Wake Forest gave Vanderbilt four road victories, the most by a Commodore squad since 1948.

Vanderbilt's victory at Missouri was Franklin's first road triumph in the SEC. The team's 40-0 shutout at Kentucky was its second shutout of the season, marking the first time Vanderbilt had two shutouts in the same year since 1968. The win at Ole Miss was its sixth win of the season and came after facing a 23-6 deficit in the third quarter.

The Commodores culminated the season with a 38-24 win over N.C. State in the 2012 Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl. After the victory, Franklin was named one of five finalists for National Coach of the Year honors from the Bryant Awards.

Vanderbilt also ended the season ranked No. 20 in the USA TodayCoaches Top 25 poll and No. 23 in the Associated Press ballot. It marked the program's first inclusion in the final Top 25 poll since 1958.

Franklin also helped mentor three players to school records in 2012.

Running back Zac Stacy became Vanderbilt's all-time leading rusher and was the first player in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in backto-back seasons. Matthews set Vanderbilt's single-season receiving yardage record with 1,323 yards and accumulated 94 catches, the second highest receptions total in Vanderbilt and SEC history. Kicker Carey Spear set a new school record by making 20 of 24 field goals.

In three seasons at the helm, Franklin has won 60.5% of his games, a winning percentage not achieved since Red Sanders (1940-42, 1946-48).

He has also led the Commodores to 11 conference wins, including six by 23 points or more. From 1955-2010, Vanderbilt had six total wins against SEC opponents by 23-plus points.

Prior to accepting the Vanderbilt position, Franklin spent five seasons coordinating highly productive offensive units at the University of Maryland and Kansas State University. In his second stint at Maryland from 2008-10, Franklin served as offensive coordinator, and later added the title of assistant head coach. In 2010, he helped the Terrapins to an impressive 9-4 turnaround.

Franklin went to Maryland after spending the 2006-07 seasons as offensive coordinator at Kansas State. He helped the Wildcats earn their first winning season in four years and a berth in the inaugural Texas Bowl. In 2006, Franklin focused on mentoring talented true freshman quarterback Josh Freeman. In 2007, Franklin's offense produced a 3,000-yard passer (Freeman), 1,500-yard receiver (All-America wide receiver Jordy Nelson), and 1,000-yard rusher for the first time in school history.

Franklin spent the 2005 season coaching wide receivers for the Green Bay Packers. During that season, wide receiver Donald Driver set new career-high marks with 86 receptions for 1,221 yards.

Prior to working with the Green Bay Packers, Franklin served five years coaching wide receivers at Maryland. He also has coached at Kutztown (Pa.) University, James Madison University, Washington State, Idaho State and at his alma mater, East Stroudsburg (Pa.) University.

Franklin developed a passion for the game as a four-year letter-winning quarterback at East Stroudsburg. He was a two-time Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference selection. As a senior, he garnered MVP honors and was a Harlon Hill Trophy nominee for Division II Player of the Year after setting seven school records.

Franklin earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from East Stroudsburg in 1995 and a master's in educational leadership from Washington State in 1999.

Franklin and his family reside in Nashville. He and his wife, Fumi, are the parents of two daughters, Shola, 7, and Addy, 6.

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The Franklin File THE JAMES FRANKLIN FILE AGE: 41 CAREER RECORD: 23-15 (3rd season) ALMA MATER: East Stroudsburg (Pa.) University; Playing career – 1991-94 DEGREES: Bachelor's: Psychology, East Stroudsburg, 1995

Master's: Educational Leadership, Washington State, 1999 FAMILY: Wife, Fumi; daughters: Addy and Shola FRANKLIN ON TWITTER: @JamesFranklinVU

2011-13 VANDERBILT (head coach)

Commodore squads have a 17-6 record in last 23 games and 15-4 in last 19 games... Guided 2013 team to wins over Georgia (team's 1st victory over ranked foe since 2008), Florida (1st win in the Swamp since 1945) and Tennessee (1st back-to-back wins over Vols since 1950s)... WR Jordan Matthews earns All-America honors... 2013 opener played in front of largest opening-game crowd since 1996... Named as finalist for Bear Bryant Awards' National Coach of the Year honor after 2012 season... Win total after two seasons at Vanderbilt (15) is the most by second-year Commodore coach since 1904... Guides 'Dores to 9-4 record in 2012, tying school record for wins dating back to World War I... Guided team to Top 25 rating and first back-to-back bowl appearances in school history... Goes undefeated in November games for first time since 1982... 2012 offense featuring 1,000-yard rusher and 1,000-yard receiver ranks as team's best since 1948; 2012 defense is finest since 1997... His push for season tickets resulted in substantial attendence increases and helped Vanderbilt enjoy three home sellouts, including first consecutive home sellouts in 16 years...The 2012 team beat Missouri, Kentucky and Ole Miss in consecutive SEC road games, marking first time Vanderbilt has ever accomplished that feat... Guided 2011 Commodores to 6-6 regular season record and appearance in AutoZone Liberty Bowl in first year...Team shows vast improvement, ranking as the SEC's most improved offense and defense...Won five home games in 2011, most by Vanderbilt in more than a decade...Eight players earn postseason recognition, including defensive back Casey Hayward (2011 All-America by Walter Camp Foundation) and offensive record setters Zac Stacy and Jordan Matthews... Build enthusiasm among fan base and worked non-stop growing support for program on campus and in community... Excited fans after the season by inking strong signing classes in 2012-13.

2008-10 Maryland (assistant head coach/offensive coordinator/QBs)

On December 23, 2007, Ralph Friedgen sways Franklin back to Maryland as the Terps’ assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. In February 2009, Friedgen designates Franklin as his successor at Maryland... The Terrapins go 9-4 overall in 2010, finishing second in the ACC’s Atlantic Division and winning the Military Bowl... Quarterback Danny O'Brien earns ACC Rookie of the Year and Freshman All-America honors under Franklin's mentorship, ranking third nationally among freshmen in pass efficiency rating...

O’Brien throws for 22 touchdowns against only eight picks after becoming the team's starter in Week Four...

Franklin’s 2010 offense ranks among the nation's best in limiting turnovers... Torrey Smith, now starting with the Ravens, also flourishes in 2010, catching 67 passes for 1,055 yards to earn first-team All-ACC honors...

For the fourth time in his career, Franklin also is honored as a Top 25 recruiter by Rivals.com for helping to secure a class that included a number of four-star athletes... In 2008, the Terps defeat four ranked teams en route to Humanitarian Bowl win... WR Darrius Heyward-Bey becomes No. 9 overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft.

2006-07 Kansas State (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)

As K-State's offensive coordinator, Franklin helps Wildcats to 7-6 record in 2006, topped by a 45-42 win over No. 4 Texas. K-State plays in the Texas Bowl, its first postseason game in three years... Under Franklin's guidance, K-State offense in 2007 becomes first in team history to feature a 3,000-yard passer, 1,500-yard receiver and 1,000-yard rusher in the same season... QB Josh Freeman (eventual 2009 1st-round pick of Tampa Bay) sets many school records, including 3,353 passing yards... WR Jordy Nelson becomes an All-American by catching 122 passes, and is a high draft pick of the Packers... Nelson is a starting receiver for Green Bay.

2005 Green Bay PackeRS-NFL (assistant coach/wide receivers)

Assisting Head Coach Mike Sherman, Franklin mentors a strong receiving arsenal that includes Donald Driver, Javon Walker and Robert Ferguson catching passes from Brett Favre... Despite an injury to Walker, the Packers rank sixth in team receiving yards... Driver sets career highs with 86 receptions for 1,221 receiving yards.

2000-04 Maryland (wide receivers/recruiting coordinator)

Franklin helps Maryland to three consecutive bowl games starting with the 2001 squad... Maryland also achieves three straight seasons of 10 wins or more (2001-03), including appearance in 2002 FedEx Orange Bowl...Terps followed Orange Bowl berth with 30-3 victory over Tennessee in 2002 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and 41-7 win over West Virginia in 2003 Toyota Gator Bowl... Promoted to recruiting coordinator in 2003, Franklin delivers back-to-back recruiting classes that were ranked among the nation's Top 25.

1999 Idaho State (wide receivers)

As receivers coach, Franklin helps ISU finish ninth nationally in total offense.

1998 Washington State (graduate assistant coach/tight ends)

Franklin joins highly successful Cougar Coach Mike Price as grad assistant.

1997 James Madison (wide receivers)

Franklin mentors JMU WRs. His pupil Earnest Payton, finishes as JMU's career leader with 185 receptions.

1996 East Stroudsburg (defensive backs)

Franklin returns to his alma mater, Division II East Stroudsburg.

NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship Program

Franklin participates in the program in 1998, serving an internship with Miami. He also enjoyed stints with Philadelphia in 1999 and Minnesota in 2008.

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DONOVAN

has forced a turnover and 8-2 for the season in games forcing at least one turnover. Vanderbilt's 27 takeaways are the most in the Southeastern Conference along with Missouri.

The defense saved During the Commodores' four-game winning streak some of their best to close the season, Shoop's defense got off the field efforts for the team's last three games. Over on third down allowing opponents to convert only the last three games, the 20-of-56 (35.7%) third down opportunities. Steady Commodores allowed progress during the season has pushed the unit back opponents to gain only among the nation's Top 25 in total defense.

255 yards per game and average only 109 yards per game passing.

The defense was one of the best in the SEC against the pass, ranking fourth in pass defense effeciency and picking off 16 passes - secondmost in the league.

Shoop also mentored All-SEC recipient Kenny Ladler and Javon Marshall. Ladler is on pace to lead the Commodores in tackles for the second consecutive year.

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Off. Coordinator•Running Backs 3rd year on Vanderbilt staff The Vanderbilt offense continues to improve under Donovan - now in his third season on West End. The Commodores averaged 29.2 points per game during the regular season while racking up 366.7 yards per game.

With senior Austyn Carta-Samuels at quarterback the Commodores improved in the passing game from a year ago averaging 233.7 yards per game while completing 66.4% of the team's passes. The passing game has already posted the most passing yards Donovan's offense improved yet again in 2013 by a Vanderbilt team with a noticeable improvement in the red zone. since 2005 and has The Commodores have scored on 46 of the team's the opportunity to be 52 trips into the red zone (88%) up from 76% last the most since 1983 when the Commodores season. Of those 46 scores this season, 35 of them passed for a school have been TDs - 10 more than all of last season. record 3,299 yards.

Donovan's work with the running backs is not to be overlooked. The New Jersey native used three running backs during the season with Jerron Seymour leading the way. Seymour enters the bowl game one touchdown shy of matching Zac Stacy's single-season school record of 14 rushing scores. Donovan has also successfully employed the running talents of quarterback Patton Robinette, who enters the game with six rushing TDs. Joining Seymour in the backfield have been senior Wesley Tate and sophomore Brian Kimbrow. The trio have combined to run for 1,246 yards and score 19 TDs. The offense has also improved on third down and is one of the nation's leaders on fourth down conversions going 21-for-27 during the season.

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SHOOP

Def. Coordinator•Safeties 3rd year on Vanderbilt staff Shoop's defense improved as the season progressed with the Commodore's "Black Death" closing the season in a big way allowing only 13.5 points per game during Vanderbilt's season-ending, four-game winning streak.

The defense enters the bowl season having forced at least one turnover in six straight games. During the six-game streak, VU has forced 20 turnovers with a season-high five takeaways at Texas A&M. It should come as no surprise the Commodores are 5-1 in the six games the team

CHARLES

BANKINS

Special Teams Coordinator•TEs 3rd year on Vanderbilt staff Bankins' special teams unit has been a huge contributor to the Commodores success in his three seasons, including 2013.

Vanderbilt's kickoff team has produced at a high level all season, entering the bowl season as the second-best unit in the country allowing only 15.9 yards per return.

Freshman Darrius Sims emerged as the go-to-guy for the 'Dores on kickoff returns with an average of 23.1 yards per return, including a season-best 71-yard return at Tennessee. The freshman from Memphis, Tenn. posted two games with over 100 yards of kick returns this season.

Carey Spear again led the kicking unit making 13-of-17 field goals and going 2-for-2 in field goals of 50-plus yards with a career-long of 54 yards at South Carolina. The senior captain booted three field goals to match a career-best in the season-ending victory against Wake Forest, including the game-winner from 38 yards.

Bankins coached first year punter Taylor Bankins has led one of the most productive threeHudson to a steady year stretches in Vanderbilt special teams history. first campaign as the Spear has set the single-season scoring record for Commodore punter. kickers twice, 'Dore punters have averaged over Hudson averaged 42.9 42 yards per punt three straight years and VU has yards over his 48 punts, scored at least one TD on special teams each year. landing 11 inside the 20-yard line with a long of 75 yards.

Vanderbilt's tight ends continued to improve under Bankins' guidance as Kris Kentera and Steven Scheu each set career-highs in receiving yards and each caught touchdown passes.

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Def. Recruiting Coordinator•DBs 2nd year on Vanderbilt staff Barlow continued to make an impact on the Vanderbilt staff in his second season on campus.

The team's defensive secondary has been a strength all season with four seniors - Andre Hal, Javon Marshall, Kenny Ladler and Steven Clarke - starting 10 of the Commodores' 12 games. The entire unit has combined to intercept 12 of the team's 16 passes this season led

by Kenny Ladler's five.

First-year starter Steven Clarke has been steady at cornerback opposite Andre Hal. Barlow's job with the defensive backs has shown Under Barlow's up big in the season as the Commodores' DBs guidance, Clarke has picked off 12 passes over the last six games to started all 12 games of run the unit's total to 14 for the season his final campaign in eclipsing last year's total and ranking as the Black & Gold and has second-most by Vanderbilt in the last five registered 40 tackles, seasons. One of Barlow's top pupils this year, four pass break-ups and senior Andre Hal, earned All-SEC honors for the one interception. second consecutive season.

Barlow has also mentored young defensive backs Paris Head, Torren McGaster and Darrius Sims. Head earned the first two starts of his career this season and was named co-Freshman of the Week for his two interception performance at Tennessee. McGaster earned his first starting assignment at Texas A&M.

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Gattis

Off. Recruiting Coordinator•WRs 2nd year on Vanderbilt staff Gattis picked up where he left off last season - leading the Commodores' wide receivers to unknown heights.

In the last three years, Gattis' pupils have included a pair of All-Americans, the Mid-American Conference all-time leading receiver and the SEC's career leading receiver.

With Gattis' guidance Jordan Matthews became one of the greatest wide receivers in Southeastern Conference and Vanderbilt history.

Matthews has already taken over the top spot in the SEC and Vanderbilt record books for career receptions, career receiving yards, 100yard receiving games and single-season receptions. His 22 receiving touchdowns are the most in VU history and his 1,334 yards receiving this

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season are the most ever by a player in the Black & Gold. Matthews is also In his brief career at Vanderbilt and Western Michigan, the only player in league Gattis has now coached those school's greatest history to ever record two seasons of at least WRs in Vanderbilt's Jordan Matthews and Western 90 catches and the only Michigan's Jordan White. Matthews was named player to catch over 100 All-America this year after setting an array of SEC passes. career & season season records. Like Matthews, White While Matthews set virtually every WMU receiving record under Gattis. may get the headlines, fellow senior Jonathan Krause has enjoyed a career year in his final season on West End. Krause posted his first two career 100-yard games in consecutive weeks against UMass and UAB while also catching his first touchdown pass in the win at UMass. The combination of Krause and Matthews has produced 148 catches for 2,037 yards and is set to become the greatest receiving duo in school history.

Freshman Jordan Cunningham also developed under Gattis starting five games and catching 15 passes.

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HERB

HAND

Run Game Coordinator•Off. Line 4th year on Vanderbilt staff This season Hand was able to keep a cohesive unit on the field for the majority of the season with only seven different linemen starting games, led by All-SEC senior Wesley Johnson, junior Joe Townsend and redshirt sophomore Spencer Pulley who started every game for the Commodores.

Johnson established a new Vanderbilt school record starting 50 straight games heading into the bowl game. The versatile and talented Johnson earned his fourth SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week honor for his work in the victory against Georgia. His four weekly honors are the most in team history.

Under Hand's tutelage, redshirt freshman Andrew Jelks worked his way into the Hand's coaching of senior Wesley Johnson has not starting lineup with nine gone unnoticed this year. A preseason candidate starts in his first action for both the Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy, for the Black & Gold.

Johnson earned All-SEC honors from coaches and Jelks started the season writers after the regular season. A younger pupil, opener against Ole Miss Andrew Jelks, was named to the Coaches' SEC and later started eight All-Freshman squad. straight games at right tackle.

Second-year starters Townsend and Bernstein continued to develop into mainstays on the line.

Redshirt Junior Chase White proved Coach Hand's philosophy of training linemen in multiple positions starting games at left guard and right tackle.

As a unit, the O-line paved the way for 31 touchdowns on the ground, the third-most in the SEC and has helped Jerron Seymour to 13 scores just one shy of the school single-season school record.

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PRY

SPENCER

Assistant Head Coach• Co-Defensive Coordinator•LBs 3rd year on Vanderbilt staff Pry's coaching job during the 2013 season has been one of his best with the development of sophomore linebacks Darreon Herring and Jake Sealand complimenting seniors Karl Butler and Chase Garnham.

Herring has started all 12 games for the Commodores at outside linebacker and been a difference maker as the season has progressed. The sophomore is second on the team in tackles with 80 stops, including a career-best 10-tackle effort in the win against Georgia.

Sealand was forced into a starting role early in the season and Pry has helped develop sophomore Darreon held his own in his six Herring into one of the SEC's most productive straight starts. His 44 defenders. Herring ranks second on the team with tackles rank fourth on 80 tackles and 12 passes defended. the team.

After returning late in the season, Garnham has made an impact, earning SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his 10-tackle effort in the win at Tennessee.

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Defensive Line 3rd year on Vanderbilt staff Vanderbilt's defensive line continues to feed off the energy and enthusiasm of Sean Spencer.

Nicknamed the "Wild Dogs" by Spencer, the defensive line has received extraordinary efforts from Walker May, Kyle Woestmann, Vince Taylor and Caleb Azubike. Woestmann leads the Commodores with 5.5 sacks with May and Azubike tallying four each. Taylor has proved to be a valuable run-stopper for the squad, starting 10 games at defensive tackle.

The Commodores defensive line has improved each of the three years under Spencer's guidance with the D-line accounting for 42.5 tackles for loss this season.

Spencer's guidance of Walker May has led the Spencer has helped senior to his best season as a Commodore. May has create depth on the line a career-best with four QB sacks. as well with nine players regularly contributing on the line led by Woestmann and May, who have started all 12 games.

During Vanderbilt's four-game winning streak to end the season the defensive line contributed eight sacks.

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RICKY

GALT

RAHNE

Dir., Performance Enhancement 3rd year on Vanderbilt staff

Quarterbacks 3rd year on Vanderbilt staff The 2013 season has been Rahne's best work since arriving at Vanderbilt.

The third-year coach has led two starting quarterbacks during the season with Austyn Carta-Samuels and Patton Robinette each earning starts.

Rahne has coached Carta-Samuels to one of the best seasons by a Commodore QB in years with the senior entering the bowl completing 68.7% of his passes - the highest completion percentage by a VU quarterback in 60 years.

Carta-Samuels became the first Commodore to pass for 300 yards in a Rahne's quarterbacks have been highly successful game since 2006 when in his tenure with Carta-Samuels and Robinette he racked up 300 yards being the most recent success stories. The duo in the opener vs. Ole has combined for 2,756 yards and 13 TDs while Miss. He has three completing nearly 67 percent of their throws. They 300-yard games this have also rushed for 11 scores. season, the most since Jay Cutler in 2005.

Rahne also molded Robinette into a winning QB with the redshirt freshman getting the start in Vanderbilt's historic win at Florida.

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The Commodores continue to reap the benefits of the strength and conditioning program of third-year Director of Performance Enhancement Dwight Galt.

Along with associate director Chuck Losey and assistant director Barry Gant Jr., Galt has led a revolution within the program with his year-around program aimed at improving speed, agility, strength and power.

Galt's in-season training plan has allowed the Commodores success during the rigors of Galt's conditioning program has been evident in playing in the the fourth quarter of games this year with the Southeastern Conference, Commodores outscoring their opponents 124-50, especially in the month of including a 17-point output to rally to beat Georgia November with the squad for the first time since 2006. winning nine straight November games.

In three years at Vanderbilt, Galt has developed a reputation of molding the Commodores into athletes that are physically and mentally strong.

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University, Athletics Officials

Nicholas S. Zeppos Chancellor, Vanderbilt University

Vice Chancellor of University Affairs, Athletics Director

David Williams II

Richard McCarty Provost, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

Associate Director of Athletics

Kevin Colon

Jemal Griffin

Michael Hazel

Andy Frank

Kevin Threlkel

Tom Bossung

Steven Parks

Chris Singleton

Lori Alexander

Candice Lee

Patricia Marett

Steve Walsh

Brock Williams

Director of Football Operations

Football Equipment Manager

Associate Director of Athletics; Director of Sales & Marketing

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Player Personnel Coordinator

Associate Director of Athletics

Associate Director of Athletics

Assistant Director of Football Operations

Mark Carter

Head Athletic Trainer

Director of Development, National Commodore Club

Associate Director of Athletics; Senior Woman Adminstrator Director of Compliance

Rod Williamson

Elizabeth Wright

Associate Director of Athletics; Director of Communications

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Football Chief of Staff

Director of Video Production

Associate Vice Chancellor/Finance

Jeff Miller

General Manager, IMG College

Support Staff

Ryan Anderson

Chuck Losey

Barry Gant Jr.

Associate Director, Performance

Assistant Director, Performance

Graduate Assistant, Defense

Derham Cato

Chandler Henley

LaMar Morgan

Rod Chance

Graduate Assistant, Offense

Graduate Assistant, Offense

Graduate Assistant, Defense

Quality Control, Offense

Charles Walker

Matt Ruland

Quality Control, Defense

Assistant Recruiting Coordinator

Tyler Barnes

Andrea Cain

Co-Recruiting Coordinator

Assistant Recruiting Coordinator

Charlotte Siegel

Beverly Brothers

Jamie Hopkins

Admin. Assistant, Head Coach

Admin. Assistant, Football Staff

Associate Director, Game Management

Dr. Kurt Spindler

Dr. Warne Fitch

Dr. Harrison Shull

Tracy Campbell

Adam Clemens

Justin Wenzel

Kerry Wilbar

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Team Physician

Team Physician

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

"Magic" Noori

Lacey Ballard

Wes Whaley

Tosin Abari

Eugene Henderson

Max Martin

Ashley Vogl

Food Coach, Hendrix Room

Asst. Director, Video Production

Asst. Director, Video Production

Academic Counselor

Academic Counselor

Academic Counselor

Video Production

Eric Jones

Gary Veach

Kevin Fuhrer

Kevin Konstabel

Luke Wyatt

Allison Bradley

Larry Leathers

Kyle Parkinson

Ticket Manager

Asst. Equipment Manager

Equipment Assistant

Equipment Assistant

Supervisor, Equipment Services

Asst. Director, Sales & Marketing

Sports Information Director

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94 Agee Torey

R-Fr. H Defensive Tackle H 6-4 • 288 Opelika, Ala. H Opelika HS 2013 Saw action in seven games as redshirt freshman DT... Contributed four total tackles... Made his collegiate debut vs. Austin Peay making two assisted tackles... Also added tackles at Texas A&M and UAB. 2012 Agee redshirted during his first year on campus, working hard in the weightroom to add bulk... Showed plenty of promise as scout team defensive lineman.

Defensive Lineman of the Week honors for superb performance in win at Florida – four tackles, two QB sacks, 2.5 tackles for loss, and a pair of hurries... Recorded career-best seven tackles, including two resulting in losses, against Missouri... Contributed five tackles at South Carolina, and registered first sack of season vs. Austin Peay... Added two tackles, a defensed pass and QB hurry in opener aginst Ole Miss.

2012 Azubike enjoyed one of the finest campaigns ever by a Commodore true freshman defensive end... Saw action in all 13 games, playing more snaps than any other Vanderbilt first-year player... Set team record for true freshmen with four quarterback sacks... Ended season with 15 solo tackles, 21 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and a pair of QB hurries... Played well in Music City Bowl win, earning three tackles and fumble recovery... Set season high with three solo tackles, including a sack, at Northwestern... Added key sack in win over Tennessee.

Agee's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles SACKS TFL 2013 1-3-4 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF/FR QBH 0/0 0

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AZUBIKE's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles 2013 20-11-31 2012 15-6-21 Career 35-17-52

Scot

FF/FR QBH 0/0 3 0/2 1 0/2 4

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Jr. H Defensive Back H 5-10 • 185 Franklin, Tenn. H Centennial HS

Fr. H Defensive Back H 5-11 • 188 Markham, Ill. H Thornton Township HS

2013 Aiello did not see action during third year with team... Injuries kept walk-on off practice field.

2012 Second-year contributor earned first playing time, seeing action in two games as a reserve DB and special teams contributor.

88 Allen Erik

So. H Wide Receiver H 6-1 • 180 Charlottesville, Va. H St. Anne's-Belfield HS

2013 Banks did not see game action as a true freshman... He served as a valuable defensive back on scout teams, and worked hard to build strength and quickness during the fall.

HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Four-year starter for large public school located in south Chicago suburb... As senior DB, posted 60 tackles, three INTs and four forced fumbles for 8-3 squad that advanced to state playoffs... Named All-State by both state coaches' and Chicago Tribune...

As junior, contributed four INTs, three fumble recoveries to go with 55 tackles... Started at WR as freshman, moving to safety as sophomore...

During career, registered 156 tackles, 10 INTs and 23 pass breakups.

93 Banks Ladarius

2013 Allen did not see action during the regular season... Worked as a practice squad wide receiver.

R-Fr. H Defensive Tackle H 6-2 • 290 Dallas, Ga. H East Paulding HS

55 Azubike Caleb

So. H Defensive End H 6-4 • 265 Nashville, Tenn. H McGavock HS 2013 Azubike became one of the Commodores' top defensive linemen without earning a start... Part of five-player rotation at defensive end...

Showed tons of improvement from start of season to closing stretch... Served as top reserve DE, seeing action in 10 Total Tackles: 7, vs. Missouri, 10/5/2013 games... Did not play against SOLO Tackles: 5, vs. Missouri, 10/5/2013 Tennessee or Wake Forest...

QB SACKS: 2, at Florida, 11/9/2013 Tackles for loss: 2.5, at Florida, 11/9/2013 Finished the regular season with 21 solo tackles and 31 total tackles, both career highs... Also topped the defense with 10 tackles for loss and shared the team lead with four quarterback sacks...Earned Southeastern Conference

2013 As redshirt freshman, Banks saw action in nine games... Contributed at DT and on special teams... Posted one tackle on defense, coming at Texas A&M... Also played in wins over Wake Forest, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida and Austin Peay... First career action came in opener vs. Ole Miss.

2012 Banks did not play as a true freshman interior lineman, but showed plenty of quickness and desire as a defensive tackle candidate. Also improved strength and added bulk through weightroom efforts.

Azubike's Career Highs:

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SACKS TFL 4.0-40 9.5-53 4.0-22 4.5-22 8.0-62 14.0-75

96 Barker Gaither

Fr. H Snapper H 6-1 • 230 Dunlap, Tenn. H Sequatchie HS 2013 Barker did not see action in his first year on campus... He joined the Commodores and participated during the season as a snapping prospect.

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Region Player of the Year recipient... As junior, posted 155 tackles and five sacks... Contributed 88 tackles, seven sacks and three forced fumbles as sophomore.

Tre

Bell

51 Bowman Hunter

Fr. H Defensive Back H 5-11 • 168 Union, N.J. H St. Peter's Prep 2013 Bell did not see game action as a true freshman... He impressed as a defensive back on scout teams during the fall, and worked to build strength in the weight room.

HIGH SCHOOL Three-year starting cornerback for one of New Jersey’s top private schools... As senior, posted two INTs, 12 pass breakups and accounted for three TDS for 8-2 St. Peter’s team... Selected as Non-Public School All-State and All-League, Bell also participated in postseason Chesapeake All-Star Game... As junior, totalled three INTs and 12 passes defended for 7-4 Marauders’ squad.

53 Bernstein Jake

Jr. H Linebacker H 6-1 • 225 Savannah, Ga. H Savannah Country Day 2013 Bowman did not see game action as a third-year contributor... He brought plenty of effort and energy as a practice squad linebacker.

2012 Bowman did not see game action in his second season with the Commodores... Contributed to the team's success as an active practice squad linebacker.

2012 Bowman did not see action... Participated at linebacker on practice squad units.

52 Bridges Andrew

R-So. H Offensive Line H 6-4 • 305 Lake in the Hills, Ill. H Crystal Lake South HS 2013 Bernstein played in 11 games, earning 10 starts at left guard... Has 16 career starts on the Commodore offensive line... After missing starts in the team's first two games, Bernstein finished with 10 consecutive starts...

Played virtually every meaningful snap at guard during the second half of season as Commodores finished with four-game win streak and 6-2 mark over their last eight games... Provided excellent experience and punishing run-blocking abilities for the offensive line... Was part of superb left side of Vanderbilt OL with LT Wesley Johnson... Credited with 46 knockdown blocks, 17 intimidation blocks and 67 blocks that led to Commodore first downs and touchdowns... Consistently earning positive blocking grades from coaching staff... Commodores have 14-3 record with Bernstein in the starting lineup in 2012-13.

2012 After starting the season as a reserve guard, Bernstein became one of the Commodores' most valuable and dependent players during the team's six-game win streak to conclude the season... Played virtually every offensive snap over the team's last seven games, seeing action in both guard roles... Earned six starting assignments: four at right guard and two at left guard... First career start came at right guard in win over UMass, followed by starts at same position in road wins against Kentucky and Ole Miss... Started at left guard in late-season wins against Tennessee, Wake Forest and N.C. State in the Music City Bowl.

2011 Bernstein did not played, but showed abilities as a prospective guard on the offensive front... Added strength to frame and worked to improve blocking techniques during his freshman season on campus.

R-Jr. H Offensive Tackle H 6-6 • 285 Atlanta, Ga. H Westminster School 2013 Bridges opened his junior season with three straight starts before injuries curtailed his participation... Started at right tackle against Ole Miss, Austin Peay and South Carolina.

2012 Bridges played in 12 of 13 games during the season... Earned starting assignments at right tackle in the first 10 games, then returned in reserve role for season-ending wins vs. Tennessee, Wake Forest and N.C. State in the Franklin-American Mortgage Music City Bowl... Also played sparingly at TE in short-yardage situations... Was on the field for majority of offensive snaps in first eight games... Displaying excellent mobility and techique as pass blocker.

2011 Bridges became a valuable contributor on the offensive front as the season endured... Concluded as a quality starter at left tackle, giving opening-game starter Wesley Johnson the ability to move to center when Logan Stewart was injured... Played in nine games, earning starts against Kentucky, Tennessee, Wake Forest and Cincinnati in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl... Earned solid blocking grades from offensive coaches, helping unit average 35.3 points and more than 400 yards in final three regular season games.

2010 Bridges did not play as a true freshman, instead concentrating on adding strength and bulk in the weight room... Worked as offensive tackle on scout units during fall practices.

79 Brockway Ryan

48 Bowden Nigel

Sr. H Offensive Line H 6-5 • 290 Los Angeles, Calif. H Loyola HS

Fr. H Linebacker H 6-1 • 235 Macon, Ga. H Central HS 2013 Bowden did not see game action as a true freshman... He impressed coaches as a prospective middle linebacker on scout teams during the fall... Blessed with superb physical skills.

HIGH SCHOOL Captain and team MVP as senior... Enjoyed incredibly productive career as four-year LB starter... As senior, posted 117 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, four sacks and four forced fumbles for Chargers... Named First Team AAA All-State as senior... Also played TE on offense... Nominated to play in postseason Offense-Defense All-American Bowl... Two-time

2013 Brockway did not see game action as second-year contributor...

Team-oriented offensive lineman gave excellent effort on practice squad units during the season.

2012 Brockway did not see action as a first-year player... Contributed on scout teams as an offensive lineman.

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69 Butler

Darien

Adam

R-So. H Defensive End H 6-4 • 232 Pickerington, Ohio H Pickerington North HS 2013 Bryant saw action in three games as a reserve defensive end... Did not register any defense statistics in limited roles against Austin Peay, UMass and UAB. 2012 Saw action in nine games in first season as contributor... Utilized in passing situations as rush end... Enjoyed most action early in season when coaches rotated five DEs... Ended season with pair of tackles, including a quarterback sack in victory over Presbyterian.

2011 Bryant did not play as a true freshman, working as a defensive end and tight end at practice.

Bryant's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles 2013 0-0-0 2012 1-1-2 Career 1-1-2

SACKS TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-1 1.0-1 1.0-1 1.0-1

FF/FR PBU 0/0 0 0/0 1 0/0 1

20 Burks Oren

Fr. H Linebacker H 6-3 • 215 Fairfax Station, Va. H South County HS 2013 Burks did not see game action as a true freshman on campus... He was part of a freshman linebacking trio that impressed coaches and teammates during fall practices... Accomplished good work improving strength during the season.

HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain... Three-year defensive starter... As senior LB, named First Team All-State, district’s Defensive Player of the Year and team MVP after accumulating 123 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and three INTs... Also added three TD catches and four blocked punts for 2012 squad that advanced to second round of Group 5 playoffs... Participated in postseason Chesapeake Bowl... As junior, posted 128 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, two INTs and three defensive TDs – as Stallions advanced to state title game.

18 Burse Carlos

Fr. H Wide Receiver H 6-2 • 202 Alpharetta, Ga. H Alpharetta HS

2013 Butler developed into a key playmaker in the interior of the Vanderbilt defensive line as the season developed... Showed steady improvement and lots of energy through the season... Earned a start in opener vs. Ole Miss after switching from offensive guard/center to defensive tackle during spring drills... Made 11 appearances in Total Tackles: 6 (2x), most recently the regular season... Also earned at UMass, 9/21/2013 starts against UMass, UAB, MisSOLO Tackles: 3, at UMass, 9/21/2013 souri and Tennessee... Finished QB SACKS: 2, at Florida, 11/9/2013 with 25 total tackles, including Tackles for loss: 2.0 (x), most recently

vs. Kentucky, 11/16/2013 16 solo stops and six tackles for loss... Added a forced fumble and fumble recovery, along with two defensed passes and a QB hurry... Was superb in win over Kentucky, contributing two tackles for loss and two defensed passes along with a huge play on special teams when his block of a Wildcat PAT attempt resulted in two points for the Commodores... Set career highs with three solo tackles and six total tackles – and added a forced fumble and fumble recovery – in victory at UMass... Registered six tackles at South Carolina... Had two tackles for loss in victory over UAB. 2012 Butler did not play during his true freshman season, but remained on the team's depth chart throughout the year as a center-guard candidate... Brings physical maturity and mobility to the squad's offensive line corps.

Butler's Career Highs:

BUTLER's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles SACKS TFL 2013 16-9-25 0.0-0 6.0-8

FF/FR QBH 1/1 2

28 Butler Karl

Sr. H Linebacker H 6-1 • 218 New Orleans, La. H Brother Martin HS 2013 Butler was one of the Commodores' defensive stalwarts as a second-year starting outside linebacker... Played and started nine games, missing three midseason encounters due to injury... Finished the year with 38 total tackles, including 26 solo stops and 7.4 tackles for loss... Gave the Vanderbilt defense a huge lift when he Total Tackles: 7 (2x), most recently at returned to the lineup for the Texas A&M, 10/16/2013 final six games... He posted SOLO Tackles: 6, vs. Kentucky, 10/16/2013 at least five tackles in four Tackles for loss: 2.5, at Northwestern, of his final five appearances,

8/30/2012 including a career-high six Passes Defended: 2, vs. Kentucky, solo stops in a victory over

11/13/ 2010 Kentucky... Registered at least one tackle for loss in last four apperances and earned two stops resulting in lost yards in team's victory at Tennessee... Matched career high with seven tackles and added a fumble recovery at Texas A&M. 2012 Earned starting assignments in all 13 games at outside linebacker...

Butler's Career Highs:

2013 Burse did not see action as a true freshman wide receiver...

Displayed excellent hands and explosive skills as a practice squad WR during the season.

HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Started at WR since freshman season...

As senior, earned team’s postseason Iron Raider Award and All-Region honors... Impressive career stats: 166 catches, 2,977 yards, 35 TDs...

In 2012, had 49 catches for 854 yards and eight TDs, helping Raiders to 7-4 record and first round of AAAAAA state playoffs... Participated in Offense-Defense All-American bowl in Texas... As junior, earned All-State recognition from coaches and writers after catching 52 passes, good for 857 yards and 13 TDs for 9-2 squad.

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R-Fr. H Defensive Tackle H 6-4 • 305 Duncanville, Texas H Duncanville HS

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Produced career high of four solo tackles against three opponents: Northwestern, Missouri and tennessee... Career high of seven total tackles came in win over Missouri... Contributed three tackles in team's Music City Bowl victory... In season opener, had forced fumble and recover... Contributed 2.5 tackles for loss at Northwestern... Sacks came against Florida and Wake Forest.

2011 Earned respect of coaches and teammates by switching positions midway through year, providing much-needed depth and pass coverage abilities at the linebacker position... Moved from safety to linebacker prior to Army game after injuries to Tristan Strong and Chase Garnham thinned corps... Played in all 13 games... Concluded regular season by setting career highs with 18 solo tackles, and 27 total tackles... Posted singlegame high of five tackles in opener vs. Elon and finale vs. Wake Forest...

Contributed four tackles and a fumble recovery in win over Army.

2010 Played in every game on special teams and as safety during first year on campus... One of 13 true freshmen, including five players in the secondary, that saw action... Earned early reputation for punishing hits in preseason camp... Ended season with three total tackles... Top effort came against Florida where he posted two tackles and an INT returned for 33 yards... Also contributed on kickoff coverage units.

fashion – hitting 64-of-84 passes for 596 yards in wins over Kentucky, Tennessee and Wake Forest.

2012 Carta-Samuels saw action in six games for the Commodores...

Served as top reserve quarterback... Earned first Commodore start against Presbyterian... Completed 14-of-24 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown on the season... Also contributed 27 rushing yards... All of his passing stats came while leading Vanderbilt to win over Presbyterian.

2011 Carta-Samuels was not eligible to play for the Commodores after transferring from the University of Wyoming... Served as outstanding practice squad quarterback.

Carta-Samuels’ QB Statistics at Vanderbilt

Att/ComP-Int Yds. Pct. TD Lg Rush-Yds TD Lg 2013 281-193-9 2268 68.7 11 56 75-115 5 21 2012 25-14-0 208 58.3 1 38 5-27 0 11 Career 306-207-9 2476 67.6 12 56 80-142 5 21

12 Clarke Steven

Sr. H Cornerback H 5-10 • 195 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. H Boyd Anderson HS

BUTLER's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL 2013 26-12-38 7.5-21 2012 34-17-51 11.5-39 2011 18-9-27 0.0-0 2010 1-2-3 0.0-0 Career 79-40-119 19.0-60

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SACKs 0.0-0 2.0-12 0.0-0 0.0-0 2.0-12

Int FF/FR PBU 0-0 0/1 3 0-0 1/1 5 0-0 0/1 2 1-33 0/0 1 1-33 1/3 11

Austyn

Carta-Samuels

R-Sr. H Quarterback H 6-1 • 215 San Jose, Calif. H Bellarmine Prep

Clarke's Career Highs:

2013 Carta-Samuels enjoyed plenty of success in his first year as the Commodores' starting quarterback... Has earned starts in 10 of 12 games, missing the Texas A&M and Florida encounters due to knee injury, which are expected to sideline him in the bowl game...

Carta-Samuels put together one of the best Attempts: 29, vs. Missouri, 10/5/2013 seasons ever by a Completions: 41, vs. Missouri, 10/5/2013 Vanderbilt QB, ranking Yards: 338, vs. Missouri, 10/5/2013 No. 10 all-time on the proTD Passes: 2 (4x), most recently vs. Missouri, gram's single-season total 10/5/2013 offense charts with 2,383 Longest Pass: 56, vs. Austin Peay, 9/7/2013 total yards... His 2,268 Rush Attempts: 18, vs. Missouri, 10/5/2013 passing yards are just 50 Rush Yards: 38, at UMass, 9/21/2013 yards shy of the team's RusHing TDs: 2, vs. Austin Peay, 9/7/2013 Top Ten single season Longest RuSH: 21, vs. Wake Forest, 11/30/2013 totals... No Vanderbilt quarterback since the 1950s has completed a higher percentage than Carta-Samuels' current 68.7%... Passing average of 226.8 yards ranks fifth in the SEC... Has completed 193-of-281 passes, with 11 completions going for TDs...

Opened season with 300-yard passing effort vs. Ole Miss... Also threw for 334 yards against UAB and career-high 338 yards vs. Missouri...

Has rushed for five additional TDs... Has returned from injury in superb

Carta-Samuels' Career Highs:

2013 Clarke is having a career year as a starter at cornerback... Has started every game at cornerback and set single-season career highs in virtually every stat category, including 30 solo tackles, 40 total tackles and five passes defended... Also has contributed a fumble recovery and interception... Has at least one tackle in every game, and registered a season-high seven solo tackles in win over Georgia... Had 69-yard INT return at South Carolina... Posted key fumble recovery in win at Florida...

Also added an important special teams play in victory over Kentucky, returning a blocked PAT to the Vanderbilt end zone for two points.

2012 Clarke played in 10 games during the season, seeing action as a cornerback and kick returner... Finished the season with 10 solo tackles, 18 total tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and a pass defended... Registered season-high five tackles in team's bowl victory...

Contributed four total tackles in Vanderbilt's Total Tackles: 8, vs. So. Carolina, 10/25/2010 win at Kentucky.

SOLO Tackles: 7, vs. Georgia, 10/19/2013 2011 Contributed key role in the defensive secondary and on special teams... Played in all 13 games as reserve DB...

Averaged 22 yards as kickoff returner... Ended season with career high of 18 total tackles... Shared team high with two fumble recoveries... Second recovery came in win over Kentucky... Had three tackles vs. Army and Tennessee.

2010 Displayed the versatility to play either defensive back or running back as a freshman... Moved to RB during last two weeks of summer camp when injuries piled up in the offensive backfield... Coaches returned Clarke to secondary before the opener where he saw action in 11 games...

Ended year with 16 total tackles, including 10 solo stops and one QB sack.

Clarke's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL Sacks Int FF/FR PBU 2013 31-9-40 0.0-0 0.0-0 1-69 0/1 5 2012 10-8-18 1.0-2 0.0-0 0-0 0/0 1 2011 10-8-18 1.5-4 1.0-2 0-0 1/2 1 2010 10-6-16 1.0-1 1.0-1 0-0 0/0 1 Career 61-31-92 3.5-7 2.0-3 1-69 1/3 8

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KOR AVG. - 1-23 23.0 10-220 22.0 - 11-243 22.1

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84 Cunningham

35 Clayton

Jordan

Hasan

Fr. H Wide Receiver H 6-1 • 175 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. H University School

Sr. H Running Back H 5-10 • 190 Arlington Heights, Ill. H Loyola Academy 2013 Clayton did not see action in his third year with program... The running back prospect did not practice due to injury.

2012 Clayton did not see action as a second-year walk-on... Contributed early in the season as a scout team running back.

2011 Clayton joined the Commodores after participating in student tryouts... Did not play, but played RB on practice squad units.

16 Cooke Colby

R-Fr. H Punter/Kicker H 6-3 • 208 Goochland, Va. H Goochland HS 2013 Cooke saw limited action as a redshirt freshman, but when called upon, he handled the team's punting chores in fine fashion...

Averaged 44.8 yards on four attempts... Two of his punts were Longest Punt: 67, vs. Wake Forest, downed inside the 20-yard line...

11/30/2013 Posted booming 67-yarder against highest Game Avg.: 53.5 yards, Wake Forest. vs. Wake Forest, 11/30/2013 2012 Cooke did not play as a true freshman... He is a combo punterkicker candidate for the Commodores.

Cooke's Career Highs:

2013 Cunningham was one of three true freshmen to play for the Commodores this season... Played in all 12 games, earning starts at WR against South Carolina, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee and Wake Forest...

Finished regular season with 15 catches, good for 119 yards... Set single game highs with seven Receptions: 8, at So. Carolina, 9/14/2013 receptions and 67 yards Receiving Yards: 67, at So. Carolina, at South Carolina.

9/14/2013 HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain, four-year contributor for one of South Florida’s top 3A schools... Three-year starter at WR... Helped 2012 Suns to 13-0 mark capped by first state title in school history... Team also received MaxPreps’ Minuteman Trophy as its 2012 small-schools national champion... Earned All-State honors with 53 catches, 817 yards and eight total TDs as senior... Named Under Armour and MaxPreps All-American... Played in Under Armour All-American Game and Dade vs. Broward All-State Game... Posted 32 catches and eight TDs as junior... Enjoyed superb sophomore season – 60 catches, 1,140 yards and 10 TDs – helping school advance to first state title game... 2012 Scholar Athlete of the Year.

Cunningham's Career Highs:

CUNNINGHAM's Career Receiving Statistics

Receptions Yards Avg TD Long 2013 15 119 7.9 0 14

Cooke's Career punting Statistics

41 Cunningham Zach

Punts Yards Avg. Long TB FC I-20 2013 4 179 44.8 67 1 1 2

Fr. H Linebacker H 6-4 • 215 Pinson, Ala. H Pinson Valley HS

64 Crooks Delando

Fr. H Offensive Line H 6-5 • 295 Atlanta, Ga. H Atlanta-Carver HS 2013 Crooks did not see action as a true freshman... Showed quick feet, excellent agility and explosive power during fall practices working as a practice squad offensive guard.

HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain for Atlanta public school power... As senior, started at OT and DT, helping Panthers go 9-2 and advance to AAAA state playoffs... Named Second Team MaxPreps All-American after senior campaign... In 2012, also earned First Team AAAA All-State OL, All-Region and All-City from Atlanta Journal-Constitution by producing 40 pancake blocks... Helped pave way for two RBs to surpass 1,000 yards during senior year.

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2013 Cunningham did not play as true freshman... Showed athleticism as practice squad linebacker... Used first semester on campus to enhance overall strength.

HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain and three-year starter at LB for school located just north of Birmingham... Concluded prep career by receiving Alabama 5A Lineman of the Year and Birmingham News’ Lineman of the Year honors after 2012 campaign... Amassed 448 total tackles during three-year varsity career... As a senior, earned First Team All-State after leading Indians to 8-4 record and second round of 5A playoffs...

Contributed 194 total tackles, including 41 tackles for loss and 12 sacks along with four blocked punts during the season... Participated in postseason Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl... As junior, earned All-State recognition after registering 152 tackles... Also lettered in basketball and track.

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19 Duncan

Barron

C.J.

Jr. H Defensive Tackle H 6-4 • 308 Alpharetta, Ga. H Chattahoochee HS 2013 Dixon played in every game as part of a 4-player rotation at DT that included Jared Morse, Vince Taylor and Adam Butler... First career start came vs. Texas A&M... Finished the regular season with nine solo tackles, 23 total tackles, 1.5 quarterback sacks and 3.5 tackles for loss... Set career highs with three solo stops and six total tackles in win over UAB... Added sacks vs. UAB and vs. Missouri.

2012 Dixon performed well in the Commodore interior defense after stepping into a bigger role as Total Tackles: 6, vs. UAB, 9/28/2013 a sophomore... Played in all 13 SOLO Tackles: 3, vs. UAB, 9/28/2013 games at top reserve DT... Set TACKLes FOR LOSS: 1.5, vs. Missouri, career highs in nearly every

10/5/2013 statistical category... Posted 22 total tackles, including a stop in each of Vanderbilt's final eight games... Career-high of four tackles came in win over Massachusetts... Contributed three tackles and fumble recovery against Presbyterian... Had pair of tackles in team's Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl victory... Registered first career sack in shutout win at Kentucky.

2011 Dixon was one of five true freshmen to see action... Played in final seven games, contributing as a valuable reserve defensive tackle after injuries sidelined others... Registered three total tackles and a forced fumble... Initial action came against Georgia.

Dixon's Career Highs:

Dixon's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL Sacks FF/FR PD 2013 9-14-23 3.5-9 1.5-4 0/0 2 2012 6-16-22 1.0-4 1.0-4 0/1 1 2011 2-1-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 1/0 0 Career 17-31-48 4.5-13 2.5-8 1/1 3

72 Dowling Sean

Fr. H Offensive Line H 6-5 • 285 Fallbrook, Calif. H Fallsbrook Union HS 2013 Dowling did not see action as a true freshman, working as a practice squad offensive lineman during the season... A January enrollee who went through spring drills, Dowling has benefited from a strong conditioning effort during his first year on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL Team captain as junior and senior... Two-year starting offensive lineman at Fallbrook Union... As a senior, earned All-CIF First Team Offensive Line recognition and all-conference status and team’s MVP OL award... Participated in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl after senior campaign... Played varsity as ninth grader at North Kingstown (R.I.) H.S.

Fr. H Wide Receiver H 5-11 • 188 Montgomery, Ala. H St. James School 2013 Duncan did not play as a true freshman, who opened eyes during fall practices as one of the team's most versatile athletes... Worked at a number of offensive skill positions, including quarterback, running back and receiver, during the season.

HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain... Started as QB and DB for Montgomery private school... Two-time All-Metro pick by Montgomery Advertiser...

As senior QB, guided Trojans to 4A state playoffs, rushing for 861 yards and 12 TDs and passing for 1,010 yards... Played every snap, including on special teams, in final game of career, a narrow loss to eventual 4A state champion... As junior, accounted for 33 TDs and compiled 2,885 total yards... Produced 2,227 yards of total offense and 12 TDs as sophomore QB... Multi-year starter as guard on basketball team and outfielder in baseball.

34 East Andrew

R-Jr. H Snapper H 6-2 • 230 Indianapolis, Ind. H North Central HS 2013 East ranks among the Southeastern Conference's most versatile snappers, blending superb technique with the athleticism to cover in punt coverage... Handling all of team's snapping chores for the third consecutive season... Played in all 12 regular season games... Commodore punters and kickers benefited from East's work, with Carey Spear converting 13-of-17 field goals and Taylor Hudson averaging 42.9 yards as a first-year punter... East also contributed four total tackles in punt coverage.

2012 East continued to perform in superb fashion as the Commodores' primary snapper for the second consecutive season... Saw important action in all 13 games... Both of Vanderbilt specialists, Carey Spear and Richard Kent, benefited from East's work: Carey set a new school record with 20 field goals, Kent set a career high with a 44.9-yard punt average...

Earned credit for three tackles covering punts... Named team's representative to the SEC Football Community Service Team for his off-the-field work.

2011 As a first-year contributor, East handled all of the Commodores' snapping responsibilities... Received postseason Public Service Award from coaches... Credited with three tackles... Also had key role in one of the team's most exciting plays of the season, catching a 35-yard pass from punter Ryan Fowler on a fake punt to convert a 4th-and-long situation against Georgia.

2010 East redshirted as a freshman, using the time to get stronger in the weight room... Showed potential as versatile snapper in fall practices.

East's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL Sacks FF/FR 2013 2-2-4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0/0 2012 3-0-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0/0 2011 2-1-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 1/0 Career 7-3-10 0.0-0 0.0-0 1/0

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2012 Fromang redshirted during his first season on campus, while contributing as a practice squad offensive lineman... Used the year to improve strength through an effective effort in the weight room.

Taurean

Ferguson

36 Garnham Chase

Fr. H Defensive Back H 5-9 • 180 Jonesboro, Ga. H Jonesboro HS 2013 Ferguson did not see action as a true freshman... Impressed staff with coverage abilities and athleticism as a practice squad cornerback.

HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Four-year starter in secondary school south of Atlanta... Also started two years at WR... As senior, contributed five INTs and eight pass breakups for 9-2 squad that advanced to first round of AAAA playoffs... As senior WR, posted 36 catches for 498 yards and eight TDs... Earned honorable mention All-State in 2012, and played in two postseason games, International Bowl and Georgia East-West All-Star Game... As junior, contributed four INTs, 60 catches, 734 receiving yards and six TDs... Standout hurdler in track.

30 Franklin Larry

2013 Franklin played a important role in the Vanderbilt linebacking corps, and enjoyed his initial starting assignments during three-game stretch...

The outside linebacker saw action in 11 regular season games, and earned starts against UMass, UAB and Missouri... Finished regular season with 11 total tackles... Posted QB sacks against UAB and Missouri.

2012 In his first season of competition, Franklin saw action in 12 of 13 games during the regular season... Moved to outside linebacker after playing safety as true freshman... Spelled Karl Butler in the rotation...

Ended season with 18 total tackles, including nine solo stops... Also added 3.5 tackles for loss, a fumble recovery and a pass defended...

Posted career high of five total tackles in win over UMass...

Total Tackles: 5, vs. UMass, 10/27/2012 SOLO Tackles: 3, vs. N.C. State, 11/31/2012 Set career high with three solo tackles in team's Music City Bowl victory.

2011 Franklin showed ability as a safety prospect on practice squad units... Did not see action during his first year on campus.

Franklin's Career Highs:

FRANKLIN’s Career Defensive Statistics Sacks 1.5-8 0.0-0 1.5-8

2013 After being voted as a defensive co-captain in the preseason, Garnham exhibited leadership traits by working to rehab a significant injury and return for the closing games... Garnham started the opener against Ole Miss, then was sidelined nearly two months before returning to contribute in all four of the team's November victories... Posted starts in all five games he played at middle linebacker... Contributed a tremendous effort in Vanderbilt's 14-10 victory at Tennessee, matching a career high with 10 total tackles... The effort earned Garnham SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors, his first Total Tackles: 10, (4x), most recently vs. recognition from the

Tennessee, 11/23/2013 conference... In his final SOLO Tackles: 8, at So. Carolina, 9/24/2011 regular season game, Tackles for Loss: 3.5, vs. Auburn, 10/20/2012 Garnham registered his first career interception.

2012 Garnham started all 13 games at middle linebacker for the Commodore defense in 2012... Set several career single-season highs, including 43 solo tackles and 84 total tackles... Topped the team with seven sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss... Ranked among SEC linebacker leaders in both sack and tackle for loss categories... Forced a fumble in Vanderbilt’s win at Ole Miss... Tied a career-high with 10 total tackles in a blowout win versus Tennessee... Played arguably his finest game of the season in team's victory over Auburn, contributing career-high three sacks and 3.5 tackles for loss... Was superb in team's Music City Bowl victory, with seven-tackle performance including 13-yard sack.

2011 Injuries derailed Garnham from putting together a truly special campaign in his first year as a defensive starter... Started the first seven games and the season finale at outside linebacker, missed three full games and most of two others with an abdominal injury... Finished as Commodores' sixth leading tackler with 44 total tackles... Also contributed 25 solo tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, a quarterback sack, forced fumble and QB hurry... Was playing best football of career when sidelined by injury in Army game... Matched single-game high in tackles (10) against South Carolina and Alabama... Also had nine tackles vs. Georgia... Single-game high in solo stops (8) came at Carolina... Contributed tackle for loss in five straight games... Had sack and forced fumble in win over UConn.

2010 Garnham was the only true freshman to see action for the Commodores at linebacker... Played in all 12 games as reserve LB and special teams contributor... Concluded season with eight total tackles, including one against Florida that resulted in loss of yardage... Posted pair of solo tackles against Kentucky.

Garnham's Career Highs:

R-So. H Linebacker H 6-1 • 215 Vero Beach, Fla. H Vero Beach HS

Tackles TFL 2013 4-7-11 2.5-9 2012 12-6-18 3.5-7 Career 16-13-29 6.0-16

Sr. H Linebacker H 6-3 • 240 Fairhope, Ala. H Fairhope HS

Int FF/FR QH 0-0 0/0 1 0-0 0/1 0 0-0 0/1 1

66 Fromang Blake

GARNHAM’s Career Defensive Statistics

R-Fr. H Offensive Line H 6-7 • 295 Orlando, Fla. H Lake Highland Prep 2013 Fromang showed plenty of progress during his first season as a contributor... Played in nine games as reserve offensive tackle and conversion unit lineman... Enjoyed steady increase in minutes during first half of season, then overcame injuries to finish season on strong note.

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Tackles TFL 2013 13-6-19 1.0-1 2012 43-41-84 12.5-61 2011 30-21-51 5.5-30 2010 3-5-8 0.5-1 Career 89-73-162 19.5-93

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Int 1-9 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-9

FF/FR PBU QBH 0/0 1 1 1/0 0 3 1/0 1 1 0/0 0 0 2/0 2 5

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56 Gouger

23 Hal

Barrett

Andre

R-Fr. H Offensive Line H 6-4 • 2308 Soddy Daisy, Tenn. H Baylor School 2013 Gouger saw action on the offensive line in 10 games as a redshirt freshman... Primarily played guard, but also enjoyed starting assignment against Missouri in tackle eligible position.

2012 Gouger redshirted in his first season at Vanderbilt while contributing as a practice squad offensive lineman.

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Josh

Grady

Sr. H Cornerback H 6-0 • 184 Port Allen, La. H Port Allen HS 2013 Named Second Team All-SEC by both the league head coaches and Associated Press... Also recognized on Athlons' postseason All-SEC unit...

One of the SEC's top cover cornerbacks, Hal earned 10 starts in his final regular season... Voted by teammates as defensive co-captain... Finished with 40 total tackles, including 27 solo stops, two interceptions and a fumble recovery... Added 6.5 tackles for loss from his cornerback position... Shared the SEC lead – and ranked among NCAA leaders – with 14 passes defended...

Registered at least two tackles in 10 games...

Opened the year with a SOLO Tackles: 7 (2x), most recently vs.

7-solo tackle, 9-total stop

Ole Miss, 8/29/2013 performance vs. Ole Miss...

Total Tackles: 9, at Ole Miss, 8/29/2013 Contributed interceptions Interceptions: 2, vs. Tennessee, 11/17/2012 in back-to-back wins at Passes Defended: 3 (4x), vs. Ole Miss, Florida and vs. Kentucky...

8/29/2013 Had five solo tackles Tackles for Loss: 2 (3x), vs. Tennessee, against Gators... Had two

11/23/2013 tackles for loss and three tackles at Tennessee.

2012 Earned Second Team All-Southeastern Conference defensive back recognition from Associated Press after the regular season... Played impressively in first season as starter... Has started all 13 games at cornerback for the Commodores’ defensive unit, registering 48 total tackles... Also contributed 36 solo stops and topped the Commodore secondary with 14 passes defended... Ranked second on team with two two interceptions... Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his play in a 41-18 rout of Tennessee, recording two INTs versus Tennessee and totaling 68 return yards to set up Vanderbilt touchdowns... Contributed three passes defended in team's victory over N.C. State in Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl.

2011 Hal served as the Commodores’ leading kick returner and was a key player in the defensive secondary... Contributed 21 total tackles as a second-team cornerback... Also posted the first interception of his career at South Carolina... Had season high in tackles (4) at Alabama... As a returner, Hal averaged 23.8 yards, racking up 689 yards on 29 returns, including a 96-yard TD return against Georgia... His 96-yard TD return tied him for fourth longest in Vanderbilt history and was the first kickoff return for a touchdown since Warren Norman took the ball 80 yards against Georgia Tech in 2009... Twice posted over 100 yards in the return game with 157 yards against Georgia and 129 yards against Arkansas.

2010 One of five true freshmen to play in the Commodore secondary, Hal broke into the starting lineup late in the season after serving much of the year as a reserve defensive back and special teams contributor...

Played in all 12 games, earning starts at cornerback against Florida and Wake Forest... Notched career-high tackle total (7) in first career start vs.

Gators... Also posted pair of tackles in win over Eastern Michigan, and in SEC games against Kentucky and Tennessee... As return specialist late in season, averaged 23.6 yards on 11 kickoff returns.

Hal's Career Highs:

R-So. H Quarterback H 6-0 • 202 Tampa, Fla. H Armwood HS 2013 Grady saw action in three early-season games before a midseason injury ended his season... Moved to QB from WR in spring drills... Completed 3-of-6 passes for 27 yards as QB, seeing action against Texas A&M, Austin Peay and UAB. 2012 Grady saw action in all 13 games as a redshirt freshman... Earned starting assignment as fourth WR in team's Music City Bowl victory over N.C. State... Participation came as WR, with limited snaps as a wildcat QB... Totaling seven catches for 89 yards with a long of 32 yards against South Carolina... Also recorded six rushes for 23 yards.

2011 Grady gained valuable knowledge of the offense while redshirting...

Showed athleticism and leadership abilities during his first season.

GRADY’S QB Statistics at Vanderbilt

Att/ComP-Int Yds. Pct. TD Lg Rush-Yds TD Lg 2013 6-3-2 27 50.0 0 10 5-(-3) 0 4 2012 - - - - - 6-23 0 13 Career 6-3-2 27 50.0 0 27 11-20 0 13

81 Grecco Alex

So. H Wide Receiver H 5-10 • 175 East Greenwich, R.I. H Bishop Hendricken HS 2013 Grecco did not see action during the regular season... Participated as practice squad WR.

49 Gregory Josh

Jr. H Defensive Back H 5-11 • 178 Goodlettsville, Tenn. H Davidson Academy 2013 Gregory was a solid special teams performer for the Commodores as a third-year contributor... Saw action in eight regular season games, primarily on coverage units... Credited with two tackles in win over UAB. 2012 Gregory saw limited action in one game during his second season as a walk-on defensive back... Was not credited with defensive stats.

2011 Gregory joined the Commodores as a walk-on... Worked as practice squad defensive back.

HAL’s Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL 2013 27-13-40 6.5-13 2012 36-12-48 2.0-2 2011 17-4-21 0-0 2010 10-5-15 0-0 Career 90-34-124 8.5-15

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FF/FR PBU KOR AVG. Long TD 0/1 14 4-69 17.2 21 0 0/1 14 11-243 22.1 52 0 0/0 1 31-689 23.8 96 1 0/0 1 11-260 23.6 32 0 0/2 30 57-1310 23.0 96 1

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11 Harper Harding

R-Fr. H Fullback H 6-2 • 230 Montgomery, Ala. H Carver HS 2013 Harper played much of the regular season at linebacker, moving to fullback late in the year... Played in all 12 games... Did not post a rushing attempt on offense... On defense, registered three solo tackles and an assisted stop... Contributed three tackles in win over Austin Peay.

2012 Harper redshirted in his first season on West End, while contributing as a linebacker on the practice squad... Added bulk to frame through effective weight room effort since arriving on campus.

21 Head Paris

games, added nine tackles at South Carolina and at Texas A&M, and eight stops vs. Missouri... Posted 8-yard sack among five solo tackles in opener vs. Ole Miss... Interception came in win over UAB. 2012 One of four true freshmen to see action for the Commodores...

Minutes increased as the season endured as Herring moved into key reserve role at linebacker... Played in all 13 games... Finished the year with 33 total tackles and 19 solo tackles... Also contributed a tackle for loss and two forced fumble... Played well in Music City Bowl victory, registering three tackles and a forced fumble... Enjoyed superb game in victory over Massachusetts, contributing seven tackles, a forced fumble and an interception that he returned 40 yards... One of two mid-term enrollees in 2012 recruiting class.

HERRING'S Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL 2013 44-36-80 1.5-9 2012 19-14-33 1.0-5 Career 63-50-113 2.5-14

R-Fr. H Cornerback H 6-0 • 182 Lawrenceville, Ga. H Buford HS

Head's Career Highs:

HEAD’s Career Defensive Statistics Sacks Int 0.0-0 3-9

Int 1-3 1-40 2-43

FF/FR PBU 0/0 11 2/0 2 2/0 13

45 Hoffman Joseph

2013 Head became a valuable contributor in the Commodore secondary as a redshirt freshman... Played in 11 of 12 games, earning his first career start in the finale vs. Wake Forest... Finished the regular season second on the team with three interceptions, and added 21 total tackles along with a fumble recovery...

SOLO Tackles: 3 (2x), most recently vs.

Earned SEC co-Freshman

Wake Forest, 11/30/2013 of the Week honors after Total Tackles: 4, vs. Wake Forest, 11/30/2013 picking off two passes Interceptions: 2, at Tennessee, 11/23/2013 in win at Tennessee...

In lone start, set career high with four tackles... Also registered an interception in win over Kentucky... Contributed three tackles at South Carolina.

2012 Head contributed on the practice squad, while redshirting in his first season... Showed athletic coverage skills during fall practices.

Tackles TFL 2013 15-6-21 0.0-0

Sacks 1.0-8 0.0-0 1.0-8

FF/FR PBU 0/1 4

Jr.. H Fullback H 6-0 • 220 Scarsdale, N.Y. H Edgemont HS 2013 Hoffman did not see action in his second year with the program...

Gave excellent effort as a practice squad fullback.

2012 Hoffman did not see playing time but contributes as a practice squad fullback... He joined the team as a walk-on early in the season.

91 Holtgrave David

Fr. H Kicker H 5-9 • 165 Louisville, Ky. H Country Day School 2013 Holtgrave joined the squad as a kicking prospect during preseason camp... He did not see game action in his first year.

74 Holden Will

35 Herring Darreon

So. H Linebacker H 6-2 • 230 Stone Mountain, Ga. H Stephenson HS 2013 Herring was one of the Commodores' top defensive perfomers as a first-year starting sophomore... Started every game at OLB, finishing the regular season ranked second on team with 80 total tackles and 11 passes defended, and third with 44 solo tackles... Also registered an interception and one QB sack... Herring was SOLO Tackles: 5 (3x), most recently at extremely consistent, contrib Florida, 11/9/2013 uting at least five tackles in 11 Total Tackles: 10, vs. Georgia, 10/19/2013 of 12 games... Set career high Passes Defended: 3 (2x), most recently at with 10 total tackles in win

Texas A&M, 10/26/2013 over Georgia... In other SEC

Herring's Career Highs:

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R-Fr. H Offensive Line H 6-6 • 292 Green Cove Springs, Fla. H Clay HS 2013 Holden played in 11 games during the regular season, participating on the offensive line and special team conversion units... Utilized as both offensive guard and tackle, Holden's participation increased as the season endured.

2012 Holden redshirted during his first season on campus, while helping out the offensive line on the practice squad... Added strength through efforts in weight room.

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29 Hudson

Alex

Taylor

Jr. H Defensive Back H 5-10 • 175 Bethesda, Mass. H Whitman HS

R-So. H Punter H 6-3 • 225 Powell, Ohio H Olentangy Liberty HS 2013 Despite entering the season without collegiate experience, Hudson performed remarkably as the Commodores' No. 1 punter... Participated in all 12 regular season games, earning starting assignment in first 11 games... Ended the season ranked No. 7 in the SEC with a 42.9-yard average...Posted 13 punts of 50 yards or longer, 4th most in the SEC, including four beyond 60 yards... Commodores also ranked Longest Punt: 75, at South Carolina, 7th in the SEC in punt coverage 9/14/2013 with a 38.2-yard net average... highest Game Avg.: 52.0 yards, Only two of 48 punts resulted at UMass, 9/21/2013 in touchbacks... Averaged 44.7 yards through first six games...

Also added punts of 69 and 64 yards against Kentucky and Wake Forest, respectively.

2012 Hudson did not see action as a walk-on punter during the season.

2011 Hudson was a punting candidate in his first year with the 'Dore program... Was sidelined for much of the season with injuries.

2013 Hysong did not experience game action in the regular season... A second-year contributor, Hysong brings excellent work ethic to the 'Dore practice field.

2012 Hysong did not see action during a game, though he contributed valuable role as practice squad defensive back.

Hudson's Career Highs:

Hudson's Career punting Statistics

Punts Yards Avg. Long TB FC I-20 2013 48 2058 42.9 75 2 5 11

50 Jelks Andrew

R-Fr. H Offensive Line H 6-6 • 300 Paris, Tenn. H Henry County HS 2013 Named to Coaches' SEC All-Freshman squad... Jelks became a starter along the offensive front as a redshirt freshman... Participated in 11 games, earning eight consecutive games at right tackle... Commodores registered 6-2 start with Jelks in starting lineup... First career start came in win at UMass... Registered 39 blocks that led directly to Commodore first downs or TDs... Also credited with 26 knockdown blocks.

2012 Jelks drew rave reviews from the coaching staff despite redshirting as a true freshman... Jelks displayed excellent agility and techniques during practices and added bulk through the weight room.

67 Johnson Wesley

22 Hughes Casey

R-Sr. H Offensive LIne H 6-5 • 295 Nashville, Tenn. H Montgomery Bell Academy

Jr. H Linebacker H 6-1 • 218 Reading, Pa. H Mifflin HS 2013 Hughes played in every regular season game, seeing action at linebacker and on special team coverage units... Posted 14 total tackles, including six solo stops and a pair of tackles for loss...

Total Tackles: 3 (4x), most recently Had three tackles, one tackle for

vs. Missouri, 10/5/2013 loss and a forced fumble in win over Austin Peay... Also registered three tackles against UMass, UAB and Missouri.

2012 Hughes played in 12 games as a reserve linebacker and contributor on special teams... Tallied four total tackles, including a tackle for loss during the season... Also recovered a fumble in the win against UMass... Recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a score in Vanderbilt’s win at Wake Forest becoming the first Commodore to register a touchdown off blocked punt since Javon Marshall accomplished the feat against Florida in 2010... Contributed two tackles in victory over N.C. State in Music City Bowl.

Hughes' Career Highs:

HUGHES' Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL 2013 8-6-14 2.0-7 2012 2-2-4 1.0-5 Career 10-8-18 3.0-12

Sacks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Int 0-0 0-0 0-0

FF/FR PBU 1/0 0 0/1 0 1/1 0

2013 Named postseason First Team All-SEC OL by SEC coaches and Second Team All-SEC OT by Associated Press writers... Also received All-SEC accolades from Athlons... Regarded as one of the SEC's most versatile linemen, Johnson finished regular season by making his 50th consecutive start against Wake Forest... It marks both a new team record and the longest active streak in the SEC... Garnered SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy consideration... Credited with 56 knockdown blocks and 25 intimidation blocks during the season... Voted offensive co-captain by his teammates, Johnson started every game at left guard... Played nearly every Vanderbilt offensive snap as a senior... Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for a team-record fourth occasion after effort in victory over nationally ranked Georgia that included four blocks that led directly to Vanderbilt TDs... Has allowed just two sacks in last two years while protecting blindside of quarterback... For his career, has 198 knockdown blocks, 54 intimidation blocks and 172 blocks that led directly to Commodore TDs or first downs.

2012 An offensive co-captain, Johnson started all 13 games on the offensive line during his redshirt junior campaign... One of the top lineman in the Southeastern Conference, Johnson earned All-SEC honorable mention from Associated Press writers.... Helped pave the way for a rushing attack that averaged 166 yards per game and a passing attack that averaged 214 yards per game... He was recognized as the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance in shutout win at Kentucky, in which Johnson and the offensive line paved the way for 227 yards on the ground and 220 yards through the air... Johnson’s SEC honor was his third weekly award from the league, the most ever by a Vanderbilt offensive lineman... The Commodores produced a season-best 29 first

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2011 Johnson ranked among the most versatile offensive linemen in the SEC... As a redshirt sophomore, Johnson showed his versatility, starting games at center (6 games), left tackle (5 games) and left guard (1 game)...

Played virtually every offensive snap for the Commodores for a second consecutive season... A key member of the offensive turnaround that has the Commodores scoring 10 points more points per game than a year ago...

Was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance vs.

Ole Miss when the 'Dores rushed for 281 yards... Helped pave the way for Zac Stacy to set the single season school record with 1,136 yards.

2010 Undersized as a first-year starter, Johnson put together a solid season at left tackle, earning conference and national recognition... One of two linemen to start every game for Commodores... Earned SEC All-Freshman OL honors by postseason ballot of head coaches and several football publications... Named All-SEC freshman and second-team Freshman All-America by Phil Steele's magazine...Consistently graded among the top performers on Commodore line, despite being outweighed by virtually every opposing DE... Named SEC's Offensive Lineman of the Week after excellent performance in Commodores' win at Ole Miss.

2009 Earned team's postseason Offensive Scout of the Year award during redshirt campaign.

37 Johnson Wilson

Fr. H Snapper H 6-1 • 210 Nashville, Tenn. H Montgomery Bell Academy 2013 Johnson did not play in his first year with the Commodores...

Worked as a practice squad snapper on conversions.

82 Kentera Kris

25 Kimbrow Brian

So. H Running Back H 5-8 • 185 Memphis, Tenn. H East HS 2013 Kimbrow played in 11 games, rotating among a 3-player RB corps that included Jerron Seymour and Wesley Tate... Finished the year with 266 rushing yards and two TDs on 68 carries... Also caught five passes for 19 yards... Had 37 and 41 rushing yards in early-season games vs.

Ole Miss and Austin Peay, respectively... Ended the season with one of his best performances – 45 yards on 13 carries...

Registered rushing TDs in wins over Austin Peay and Rushes: 14, vs. Presbyterian, 9/15/2012 Rush Yards: 137, vs. Presbyterian, 9/15/2012 Kentucky.

2012 Kimbrow has made an Longest Rush: 74, vs. UMass, 10/27/2012 immediate impact as a true KO Return Yards: 134, at Georgia, 9/22/2012 LONGEST KO Return: 43, at Georgia, 9/22/2012 freshman for Vanderbilt during the 2012 season... One of four true freshmen to contribute during the season... Ranks second on the team with 413 yards rushing on just 66 carries... Third on the team with three rushing TDs, with a long rush of 74 yards... Recorded his first career 100-yard rushing day versus Presbyterian when he carried the ball 14 times for 137 yards and a TD... Registered 98 yards on the ground on only seven touches and a score vs. UMass... Posted 52 yard kickoff return in bowl win over N.C. State.

Kimbrow's Career Highs:

KIMBROW'S Career OFFENSIVE Statistics

Rush-Yds Avg TD Lg Rec-Yds TD Lg KOR-Yds Avg. TD Lg 2013 68-266 3.9 2 25 5-19 0 7 12-192 16.0 0 31 2012 66-413 6.3 3 74 3-3 0 4 22-486 22.1 0 52 Career 134-679 5.0 5 74 9-22 0 7 34-678 19.4 0 52

R-So. H Tight End H 6-4 • 235 Colorado Springs, Colo. H Pine Creek HS 2013 Kentera participated in all 12 regular season games in a tight end or H-back role...Earned starting assignments in wins over UAB, Kentucky and Tennessee... Finished the regular season with 10 catches for 100 yards and one TD... Posted career highs of five receptions and 39 yards against Missouri... Notched 13-yard TD reception in victory over Kentucky.

2012 Kentera has appeared in RECEPTIONS: 5, vs. Missouri, 10/5/2013 all 13 games, earning four REC. YARDS: 39, vs. Missouri, 10/5/2013 starts at tight end after LONGEST CATCH: 25, vs. UMass, 10/27/2012 switching from quarterback...

As receiving threat out of the backfield, Kentera has hauled in 10 catches for 98 yards and two TBs... His 10 catches are tops among the team's tight ends corps, and tied for third among all receivers... Kentera's two TDs also rank third on the squad.

2011 Kentera used his first year on campus to increase strength while gaining familiarity with the Commodore playbook... Demonstrated athleticism as a scout team contributor.

Kentera's Career Highs:

33 King Derek

R-So. H Running Back H 5-11 • 208 Nashville, Tenn. H Brentwood Academy 2013 King switched from defense to offense, providing needed depth at running back... Finished the season with 23 yards on five carries.

2012 Contributed on special teams and as reserve defensive back... Saw action in nine games, registering a pair of solo tackles.

2011 King did not play as a true freshman... Showed athleticism and talent as a DB during fall campaign.

kentera's Career Receiving Statistics

Receptions Yards Avg TD Long 2013 10 100 10.0 1 23 2012 10 98 9.8 2 25 Career 20 198 9.9 3 24

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Rushes Yards Avg. 2013 5 23 4.7

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17 Krause Jonathan

Krause's Career Highs:

KRAUSE’s Career OFFENSIVE Statistics

Rec.-Yards Avg. TDs Lg Rush-Yards Avg. TDs Lg 2013 41-703 17.1 3 56 1-11 11.0 0 11 2012 9-69 7.7 0 23 1-2 2.0 0 2 2011 23-171 7.4 0 41 12-68 6.2 0 24 2010 24-243 10.1 0 52 6-121 20.2 2 45 Career 97-1186 12.2 3 56 20-202 10.1 2 45

Ladler

Sr. H Safety H 6-1 • 205 Stone Mountain, Ga. H Stephenson HS

Sr. H Wide Receiver H 5-11 • 192 Snellville, Ga. H South Gwinnett HS 2013 Krause enjoyed a career year for the Commodores, bringing tremendous productivity to the receiving corps paced by fellow senior Jordan Matthews... Started 10 of 12 games at WR, setting new singleseason career highs in virtually every stat, including 41 catches, 703 receiving yards and three TDs... Ranked fifth in the SEC with a 70.3-yard receiving average...

Posted at least three catches and 50 receiving yards in eight of 10 Receptions: 9, at So. Carolina, 9/24/2011 appearances... Had six RecEIVING Yards: 108, vs. UAB, 9/28/2013 catches for career-high Longest Catch: 56, vs. Austin Peay, 9/7/2013 105 yards and a TD in Longest rush: 45, at Kentucky, 11/13/2010 Longest Punt Return: 83, at Wake Forest, 11/24/2012 win at UMass, then followed that effort with a 108-yard receiving effort in victory over UAB... Had 80-plus receiving yards in consecutive SEC games vs. Missouri, Georgia and Texas A&M... Continued productivity after missing wins over Florida and Kentucky with three catches at Tennesse and six receptions in finale vs. Wake Forest.

2012 Krause has played in all 13 games at wide receiver, while also doing a superb job as the team's primary punt returner... Returned 25 punts for 281 yards, which was good for an 11.2-yard avg... Returned two punts for TDs, including an 83-yarder at Wake Forest, making it the longest punt return for a score since Alvin Duke’s 88-yard return against Alabama in 1996... Became the first Commodore since 1968 to return two punts for scores in the same season... Posted nine catches for 69 yards.

2011 Krause 23 receptions as a main aerial target in attack... Played in all 12 games starting at WR in five games and serving as the team’s primary punt returner... In the return game, he returned 16 punts for a 3.5-yard average... Caught career-best and team season-high nine passes in loss at South Carolina... Had two catches in each of the first three games of the year totaling 25 yards before the effort against the Gamecocks... Posted at least two receptions in first six games... Had three rushes on reverses in victory over UConn, including a 24-yarder.

2010 One of two true freshmen to play at wide receiver, Krause concluded the season as arguably the Commodores' most explosive offensive performer... Displayed sure hands as receiver and was threat to go the distance on infrequent reverses... Played in every game, with 10 starting assignments to multiple set formations... First career start came against LSU... Ranked third on team in receptions (24) and receiving yards (243)... As rusher, scored two TDs and averaged 20.2 yards on six carries...

Concluded the season with five catches against Wake Forest, a careerhigh... Also had four receptions in opener vs. Northwestern... Had 44-yard reverse for TD and two catches at Connecticut... Compiled 108 total yards – 63 receiving and 45 rushing – at Kentucky, including career-long catch of 52 yards... Also had 21-yard reverse for TD at Arkansas.

Kenny

2013 Rewarded for sensational senior campaign by both writers (First Team All-SEC safety), coaches (Second Team All-SEC DB) and Athlons...

Also recognized on Athlons' postseason All-SEC squad... Saw action in all 12 games, earning 11 starting assignments as the Commodores' free safety... Paired with fellow senior Javon SOLO Tackles: 10, at South Carolina, 9/14/2013 Marshall to form potent Total Tackles: 14, (2x), most recently and experienced safety

vs. Missouri, 10/4/2013 duo for Vanderbilt Tackles for loss: 1.5, at Kentucky, 10/13/2010 secondary... Topped the FORCED FUMBLES: 2, at Texas A&M, 10/26/2013 season and NCAA – and tied a team record – with five forced fumbles... Also ranked second in the SEC with five interceptions and 60 solo tackles... Paced the Commodores with 87 total tackles...

Averaged 9.0 tackles against SEC competition... Contributed at least three tackles in every game... Set new single-game high with 14 total tackles against both South Carolina and Missouri... Registered interceptions in consecutive, late-season SEC games against Texas A&M, Florida, Kentucky and Tennessee... Had 10 total tackles, two forced fumbles and INT at Texas A&M... Career high of 10 solo tackles came at South Carolina.

2012 Ladler played in 12 of 13 games as a first-year, full-time starting safety... Topped the defense with 90 total tackles and shared team lead with Javon Marshall with 60 solo stops... Also registered 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble and two interceptions... Played one of his best games in Music City Bowl victory over N.C. State by contributing team-high 10, an INT and fumble recovery... In the season-opener versus South Carolina, he notched nine tackles, a tackle for loss, a sack and an interception... Matched career high with 11 total tackles against Georgia... Tallied a season-best 11 tackles at Georgia.

2011 Ladler played in all 12 games with five starts... Finished regular season with 50 tackles, fourth on squad... Made multiple tackles in 10 of 12 games, including nine games with at least three tackles... Set a career-best 11 stops at Florida to lead the team... His nine solo stops against the Gators were the most by a Commodore safety this season equaling Sean Richardson’s tackle output against Florida... Posted seven tackles at South Carolina... Picked off his second career pass and first of the season in win over Connecticut.

2010 Developed into one of the nation's top young safeties in the nation, earning Freshman All-SEC recognition in postseason ballot of league coaches... Played in every game at strong safety... Earned nine starting assignments, including starts in the team's final eight games... Ranked fifth on team in solo tackles (41) and total tackles (57)... Also registered 5.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and interception... Posted four or more tackles in eight of those contests... Career-high tackle total (8) came at Arkansas... Had key fumble recovery in win at Ole Miss...

Interception came vs. Tennessee.

Ladler's Career Highs:

Ladler's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL Sacks Int FF/FR PD 2013 60-27-87 1.0-1 0.0-0 5-61 5/0 7 2012 60-30-90 3.5-9 1.0-4 2-17 1/1 2 2011 37-16-53 1.0-1 0.0-0 1-0 0/0 3 2010 41-16-57 5.5-11 0.0-0 1-0 1/1 6 Career 198-89-287 11.0-22 1.0-4 9-78 7/2 18

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38 Lassing

31 Marshall

Fitz

Javon

Sr. H Fullback H 6-3 • 245 Nashville, Tenn. H Montgomery Bell Academy 2013 Lassing played in 11 games, earning six starting assignments as team's fullback/H-back... Concluded the regular season with four receptions for 25 yards and two TDs... Also had one rush for three yards...

Starts came against Ole Miss, Austin Peay, UMass, Missouri, Georgia and Florida... Had three catches for 18 yards and a TD in RecEPtions: 3, vs. UAB, 9/28/2013 win over UAB... Closed the season REC. Yards: 18, vs. UAB, 9/28/2013 with a 7-yard TD catch vs. Wake Longest Catch: 15, vs. Elon, 9/3/2011 Forest... One of the team's top academic performers, Lassing earned CoSIDA All-District III Academic team honors... Was nominated for National Scholar Athlete Award and SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year...

2012 Lassing has appeared in 12 of 13 games for the Commodores as the primary fullback… Has helped pave the way for a rushing attack that averaged 166 yards per game and a passing attack that averaged 214 yards per game… Also caught two passes for 19 yards.

2011 Played key offensive role as versatile tight end/fullback and special teams contributor in true sophomore campaign... Served as solid blocker fullback role... Saw action in all 12 games... Had a catch in each of the team's first five games, resulting in 54 receiving yards and one TD... Had posted a 25-yard rush in narrow loss to Arkansas... First catch of season was career-long 15-yarder for TD in win over Elon.

2010 As undersized true freshman, Lassing was inserted into the offense at TE after injuries to Austin Monahan and Mason Johnston... Played in 10 of 12 games, contributing at TE and on special teams... Missed Arkansas and Kentucky games to injury... Lone catch came vs. Wake Forest.

Lassing's Career Highs:

LASSING’s Career Receiving Statistics

Rec. Yards Avg TD Long Rush-YDs Avg. 2013 4 25 6.2 2 12 1-3 3.0 2012 2 19 9.5 0 12 - 2011 5 54 10.8 1 15 1-25 25.0 2010 1 3 3.0 0 3 - Career 12 101 8.29 3 15 2-28 14.0

83 Marcus Nathan

Fr. H Tight End H 6-5 • 235 Glen Ellyn, Ill. H Glenbard West HS 2013 Marcus has not seen action as a true freshman... Added strength in the weight room while impressing as a practice squad tight end.

HIGH SCHOOL Three-year starter and two-way contributor for one of nation’s elite prep programs... Named First Team All-State by Illinois Coaches Association and Chicago Tribune after helping 2012 Hitters’ squad to 14-0 campaign and 7A state championship... Team ended season ranked No. 20 in USA Today national prep Top 25 poll... In 2012, named team’s MVP after posting 56 catches for 939 yards and eight TDs as TE, and 25 tackles and eight sacks as DE/LB... Also earned First Team All-Conference as a senior... In 2011, contributed 30 receptions and six TD catches... Helped team to 34-3 overall record as starter... Has earned varsity letters in basketball and track & field.

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R-Sr. H Safety H 5-10 • 202 Huber Heights, Ohio H Wayne HS 2013 Marshall enjoyed another banner year as defensive co-captain and second-year starter in Commodore secondary... Formed potent safety duo with fellow senior and returning starter Kenny Ladler... Started every game of regular season, finishing second on the team with 44 solo tackles and third with 77 total tackles...

Also contributed career-high 5.5 tackles for loss, an interSOLO Tackles: 9, vs. Ole Miss, 8/29/2013 ception and fumble recovery...

Remarkably consistent, posting Total Tackles: 11, at Ole Miss, 11/10/12 four or more tackles in 11 of TACKles for LOSS: 2 (2x), most recently

vs. Kentucky, 11/16/2013 12 games... Had seven or more tackles against eight opponents... Averaged 7.1 tackles in SEC competition... Opened the year with nine solo tackles vs. Ole Miss...

Had pair of tackles for loss in wins over UAB and Kentucky... Contributed seven solo stops, eight total tackles and a QB sack in win at Florida...

Interception came in victory over nationally ranked Georgia.

2012 Marshall enjoyed a superb season as a redshirt junior... A defensive co-captain, he has started all 12 games this year at safety...

Ranked as the team's leader with 58 solo tackles and shares the lead with 80 total tackles... Has also contributed two tackles for loss and a forced fumble... Quarterback of the secondary, Marshall has established new highs in virtually every stat category... Was superb in Vanderbilt's thrilling 27-26 victory at Ole Miss, setting single-game career highs with eight solo tackles and 11 total tackles... Posted at least four tackles in every game... Opened season with 10-tackle effort vs. South Carolina...

Fumble recovery came at Northwestern... Contributed seven solo stops in team's victory at Missouri... Added three tackles in victory over N.C. State at Music City Bowl.

2011 Marshall brought stability and powerful hitting style as a first-year safety in the Commodore secondary... Developed into a co-starter at free safety, sharing role with returning starter Kenny Ladler... Played through injuries to see action in all 12 games... Earned seven starting assignments... Finished year as team's seventh leading tackler (42 total stops)...

Set season career highs in every stat category, including solo tackles (32), interceptions (2) and defensed passes (4)... Contributed single-game high of six tackles against Georgia and Tennessee... Interceptions helped spark early-season wins over Connecticut and Ole Miss... Posted at least four tackles in eight games... One of four Commodores with multiple INTs...

Broke up four passes and defended six others, third-most on the club.

2010 Marshall saw action in eight games as reserve defensive back and special teams contributor... Missed first four games of year with leg injury... Concluded season with four total tackles... Contributed two key plays against Florida – forcing a fumble, then recovered a blocked Gator punt for a TD. 2009 Contributed as scout team DB while redshirting during first year on campus... Showed plenty of potential on the practice field.

Marshall's Career Highs:

Marshall's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL 2013 47-30-77 5.5-17 2012 60-23-83 2.0-6 2011 32-10-42 0.5-1 2010 1-3-4 0.0-0 Career 140-66-206 8.0-24

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41 Martin Chris

So. H Fullback H 5-10 • 230 Princeton, N.J. H Hun School 2013 Martin did not see action as a fullback prospect.

2012 Martin has not see playing time during his first season on campus..

Spent the year working at fullback on practice squad teams.

87 Matthews Jordan

Sr. H Wide Receiver H 6-3 • 206 Madison, Ala. H Madison Academy 2013 Named First Team All-America WR by USA Today and Athlons...

Also earned All-America honors from the Associated Press, SI.com and CBSSports.com, Earned consensus First Team All-SEC recognition from coaches and writers for second straight year... A senior offensive co-captain, Matthews will go down as the most prolific receiver in SEC history when his Commodore playing career concludes... Enters bowl with several significant SEC all-time records, including 257 career receptions, 3,616 career receiving yards and 107 catches in a single season... Holds virtually every Vanderbilt career and single-season receiving mark... A Biletnikoff semifinalist, Matthews started every game this year, setting an SEC record with 107 catches and school record with 1,334 receiving yards... Also registered five TD catches, upping his career school record to 22 TDs and surpassed 100 receiving yards in eight games... Had at least five receptions in every game... Amassed 74 catches and 904 receiving yards vs.

SEC competition...Opened the year with a gutsy performance vs. Ole Miss – 10 catches, 178 yards and 1 TD – that included a remarkable, over-theshoulder catch that helped Catches: 13, at Tennessee, 11/23/2013 'Dores to a late lead...

Rec. yards: 178, vs. Ole Miss, 8/29/2013 Posted 8-catch, 123-yard Longest Catch: 78, vs. South Carolina, 8/30/2012 effort vs. Missouri, then catching 11 passes in win over nationally ranked Georgia... Closed the season in superb fashion, totalling 36 receptions and 399 receiving yards in wins over Kentucky (12 catches, 141 yards), Tennessee (13 catches, 133 yards) and Wake Forest (11 catches, 125 yards) ... Capped a season of incredible catches by hauling in a deep pass in heavy traffic on 4th & 12 to keep eventual gamewinning drive alive vs. Wake Forest.

2012 Matthews has had a record-setting junior season for the Commodores, arguably the greatest season ever by a Vanderbilt wide receiver... Unanimous First Team All-SEC WR by sportswriters and coaches... Also named Third Team All-America by Phil Steele and CBSSports.com... Matthews started all 13 games, finishing the year as the Commodores' all-time single-season leader with 1,323 receiving yards...

Also posted second highest receptions total in team history with 94 catches, who also ties LSU's Josh Reed for No. 2 all-time among SEC players...

Eight of his receptions went for touchdowns... Set a third team mark by surpassing 100 receiving yards in seven different games... Receiving total and yardage total both are tops among SEC's wideouts... Opened the year with eight-catch, 147-yard performance against South Carolina... Also had eight-catches, 119 yards against Georgia and eight receptions, 131 yards against Florida... Closed the season with remarkable three-game stretch against Ole Miss, Tennessee and Wake Forest: 26 catches, 415 receiving yards, four TDs... Produced the highest receiving average in SEC games (109.6 ypg) than any league player... Posted a season-high 153 yards on nine receptions in 27-26 win at Ole Miss... Caught at least three passes in every

game... Matched career high with 10 catches agianst UMass and Wake Forest... Concluded year with 7-catch, 1-TD effort in Music City Bowl victory over N.C. State.

2011 Matthews emerged at midseason to lead Vanderbilt in receptions and receiving yards... Through the first five games he had just five catches for 63 yards and no touchdowns but caught fire down the stretch reeling in 32 passes for 659 yards and five TDs... Enjoyed a three-game stretch against Arkansas, Florida and Kentucky that saw him go over 100 yards with a TD in all three games... His 151 yards against the Razorbacks made him the first Commodore to have over 100 yards receiving since John Cole in 2010... Matthews followed up with a career-high 171 yards against the Gators, the most by a Vandy WR since Earl Bennett’s 223 against Richmond in 2007... He also became the first 'Dore to post back-to-back 100-yard receiving games since Bennett in 2006... Matthews’ nine receptions matched Jonathan Krause’s team season-high and established a new career mark for Matthews... His 131-yard game against Kentucky made him the first Vanderbilt player to record three straight 100-yard receiving games since Dan Stricker in 2000.

2010 One of four true freshmen receivers on preseason roster, Matthews worked his way into the starting lineup by season's end, proving himself as a top aerial target for Commodore QBs... Saw action in every game at WR, though playing time increased substantially by end of year... Concluded year with 15 catches, 184 yards and four TDs, which topped the receiving corps... Registered a TD catch in each of last four games... Named team's Offensive Player of the Week after five-reception effort vs. Tennessee.

Matthews’ Career Receiving Statistics

Rec. Yards Avg TD Long 2013 107 1334 12.5 5 55 2012 94 1323 14.1 8 78 2011 41 778 19.1 5 49 2010 15 181 12.1 4 35 Career 257 3616 14.1 22 78

Matthews' Career Highs:

90 May Walker

R-Sr. H Defensive End H 6-5 • 252 Birmingham, Ala. H Briarwood Christian HS 2013 Defensive co-captain started every regular season game, running his consecutive starts streak to 32 games... Participated in five-player defensive end rotation that included Kyle Woestmann, Jimmy Stewart, Stephen Weatherly and Caleb Azubike... Finished with 24 solo tackles, 40 total tackles, four quarterback sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss... Ranks as team's active leader with 29.5 career tackles for loss and 15 quarterback hurries, and second with 11.5 career QB sacks... Posted at least one tackle in every game, with season high of six stops coming in win at Tennessee... Posted a tackle for loss in six of last seven games, including a pair at Tennessee... Produced Solo tackles: 6, at Ole Miss, 11/10/2012 important QB sacks in closTotal tackles: 6, (5x), at Tennessee, 11/23/2013 ing minutes of victories tackles for loss: 3.0, at Ole Miss, 11/10/2012 against Florida and Wake Forest... Also added a forced fumble vs. Gators... Registered four solo tackles in victories over Georgia, Tennessee and Wake Forest.

2012 As defensive co-captain, May has started all 13 games at defensive end for the Commodores... Concluded the regular season by registering 41 total tackles, including 10.5 tackles for loss, which ranks fourth on the team... Also tallied three sacks and two passes defended... Was superb

May's Career Highs:

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Commodores in thrilling win at Ole Miss, recording six tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack... Also made six tackles with two tackles for loss and a sack in the regular season finale at Wake Forest... Had at least one tackle in every game... Set career high in solo tackles (6) at Ole Miss... Also had six tackles in victory over Auburn... Opened the year by contributing sack vs.

South Carolina... Ranks second on the team with 6.5 career sacks and 10 career tackles for loss.

2011 May played in all 12 games starting seven games, including the last six games of season... Made his first start of the year at South Carolina contributing two tackles... Finished with 28 tackles, including 4.5 for loss...

Posted at least one tackle in all 12 games with a season-high four against Connecticut and Ole Miss... Leads the team with two fumble recoveries, picking up fumbles in the first game of the year against Elon and the final game of the season at Wake Forest... Notched three sacks on the year recording one each against Alabama, Kentucky and Wake Forest... Also plays on special teams.

2010 Arguably team's top rusher off the edge, May worked his way into the starting lineup as a first-year contributor, earning SEC All-Freshman honors from league coaches... Appeared in eight games, earning first career start at DE against Florida... Injury that came in first series versus Gators ended season... Also saw action on special teams... Concluded year with 29 total tackles, including six stops for loss, 1.5 QB sacks and a pair of QB hurries... Matched career high in tackles (6) in win over Eastern Michigan and loss at Arkansas... Also aided EMU victory with first career sack... Named team's Specialist of the Week after Georgia effort.

2009 May was one of the team's most impressive scout team defenders during his first year on campus, working primarily at defensive end.

Sacks 4.0-32 3.0-28 3.0-21 1.5-6 11.5-87

Int 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

78 McCoy

R-Fr. H Offensive Line H 6-5 • 300 Tampa, Fla. H Armwood HS

2013 McGaster played in all 12 regular season games, and earned a start in the secondary at Texas A&M... Finished the year with 14 total tackles and a fumble recovery... Contributed pair of tackles against UMass, UAM, Missouri, Texas A&M and Wake Forest... Fumble recovery came in win over nationally ranked Georgia.

2012 Though McGaster never played as a true freshman, he received valuable practice time working frequently with the team's travel roster...

Displayed plenty of coverage skills and nose for the football during fall practices.

McGaster's Career Defensive Statistics

INT FF/FR PD 0-0 0/1 0

27 McIntosh Jahmel

R-So. H Safety H 6-1 • 205 Cleveland, Miss. H Cleveland HS 2013 McIntosh saw the most action of his career as a third-year safety...

Played in every regular season game, earning a starting assignment at strong safety against Wake Forest... Finished the year with 8 solo tackles and 16 total tackles, both career highs...Set season high with four tackles in win over Wake Forest...

Also registered three tackles against Austin Peay Solo tackles: 3, vs. Wake Forest, 12/30/2013 and Missouri.

Total tackles: 4, vs. Wake Forest, 12/30/2013 2012 Second-year safety spelled starter Kenny Ladler... Played in 11 games, contributing eight total tackles, including five solo stops...

Registered two tackles in wins over Presbyterian, UMass and Tennessee.

2011 McIntosh did not see action as a true freshman... Impressed coaches and teammates as a practice squad defender and has worked to improve overall strength during first semester on campus.

McIntosh's Career Highs:

2013 McCoy has played in two games on the offensive front as a redshirt freshman, serving as a reserve at both guard and tackle.

2012 McCoy redshirted during his first season on campus... One of six true freshman offensive line prospects, McCoy displayed plenty of talent as a scout team contributor.

Johnny

McCrary

Mcintosh's Career Defensive Statistics

Fr. H Quarterback H 6-4 • 218 Decatur, Ga. H Cedar Grove HS

Tackles TFL Sacks FF/FR PBU 2013 8-8-16 0.0-0 0.0-0 0/0 0 2012 4-3-7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0/0 0 Career 12-11-23 0.0-0 0.0-0 0/0 0

2013 McCrary enrolled in Vanderbilt last January and participated in spring drills as prospective quarterback.

HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain at Cedar Grove... Concluded career as leading passer in DeKalb County history, posting staggering career pass stats: 567 of 831 (68.2%) for 9,025 yards and 78 TDs... Guided team to three straight

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R-Fr. H Cornerback H 6-0 • 190 Daphne, Ala. H Daphne HS

FF/FR QH 1/0 4 0/0 7 0/2 2 0/0 2 1/2 15

Kevin

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Torren

Tackles TFL 2013 9-5-14 0.0-0

MAy's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL 2013 24-16-40 8.5-41 2012 25-16-41 10.5-49 2011 17-13-30 4.5-25 2010 17-12-29 6.0-20 Career 83-57-140 29.5-135

AAA playoff berths... As senior at Atlanta school, was 203 of 270 (75.2%) for 2,927 yards, 25 TDs and just nine INTs, earning First Team All-State and Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Super 11” honors... Also surpassed 300 passing yards in five games as senior... Participated in postseason U.S. Army All-American Bowl... Achieved rarity by earning AAA All-State QB recognition for three straight years.

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16 Perry

Connor

Gerald

Jr. H Long Snapper H 6-0 • 235 Edmond, Okla. H Casady School

Fr. H Wide Receiver H 5-10 • 164 Memphis, Tenn. H Whitehaven HS

2013 Morrison has not played this season as a third-year walk-on contributor... Has worked as reserve to primary snapper Andrew East.

2012 Morrison did not receive playing time as a second-year long snapper.

2011 Morrison joined the Vanderbilt roster but did not play... He practiced as a snapper during the fall.

97 Morse Jared

2013 Perry has not played as a true freshman... Has worked to improve strength while impressing as a practice squad wide receiver in the fall.

HIGH SCHOOL Three-year captain... Three-year starter... As senior, played a huge role in Tigers’ 15-0 season capped with a thrilling victory over Maryville that gave the school its first ever 6A state title... Two-time Commercial Appeal “Best of the Preps” recipient... All-State as a senior, posting 38 catches for 708 yards and 10 TDs, along with a pair of punt returns for scores... Also contributed as free safety on defense... Notched two TD catches and more than 100 receiving yards in postseason AutoZone Liberty Bowl All-Star Game.

Sr. H Defensive Tackle H 6-2 • 304 Oxford, Ala. H Oxford HS 2013 Morse played in every game as a senior DT, earning eight starting assignments... Provided veteran leadership and stability in the defensive line corps... Shared playing time among four-player DT rotation of Barron Dixon, Vince Taylor and Adam Butler... Earned starts against Austin Peay, South Carolina and final six opponents... Finished the regular season with 23 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, a QB sack and four passes defended...

Registered season high of four solo tackles, including a 5-yard sack, and knocked down two passes in win over Kentucky... Posted at least one tackle in every game... Notched three tackles in win at Tennessee.

2012 Morse enjoyed an excellent season as a junior... The defensive tackle has played in all 13 games, making six starts... Through the regular season finale, he registered career SOLO tackles: 4 (3x), most recently highs with 17 solo tackles, 24 total

vs. Kentucky, 11/16/2013 Total tackles: 4 (3x), most recently tackles and nine tackles for loss...

vs. Kentucky, 11/16/2013 Also notched two sacks and four tackles for loss: 2.5, vs. Presbyterian, passes defended... Made a career 9/25/2012 best 2.5 tackles for loss versus Presbyterian... Tied a season-high with four tackles against UMass, while also recording two tackles for loss.

2011 Morse continued to develop as a dependable run-stopping defensive tackle in his second season... Played in all 12 regular season games as a second-team DT... Concluded campaign with eight total tackles, and six unassisted stops... Season-high two tackles against Elon...

Notched tackles for loss in conference games against Alabama and Arkansas... Also contributed pair of pass breakups in passing situations.

2010 One of 13 true freshmen to see action, Morse played in eight games at tackle... Participation increased when DT starters Adam Smotherman and T.J. Greenstone were injured... Finished year with seven tackles, including for a loss, and a pass defensed... Had two tackles against Florida and Wake Forest.

Morse's Career Highs:

Morse's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL Sacks FF/FR PD 2013 12-11-23 3.5-13 1.0-5 0/0 4 2012 17-7-24 9.0-25 2.0-10 0/0 4 2011 6-2-8 2.0-10 0.0-0 0/0 2 2010 5-2-7 1.0-1 0.0-0 0/0 1 Career 40-22-62 15.5-49 3.0-15 0/0 11

17 Openshaw Tommy

Fr. H Punter/Kicker H 6-2 • 175 Jacksonville, Fla. H Creekside HS

2013 Openshaw did not see action as a true freshman... Displayed excellent leg strength and accuracy as a punter-placekicker.

HIGH SCHOOL Ranked among nation’s top kicking specialists by several services... Started three years as kicker.. Became team’s kicker as sophomore, adding punting duties as a senior... Became school’s first player to earn First Team 6A All-State from writers after making five FGs and 45.6-yard punting average as senior... Also named All-District as senior... Was 16-of-22 on field goals as junior, including team record 56-yarder, as team advanced to second round of state playoffs.

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Mack

Prioleau

Fr. H Snapper H 6-3 • 220 Fort Worth, Texas H All Saint's Episcopal 2013 Prioleau did not see action as a true freshman walk-on, but showed solid talents as a potential snap specialist.

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Trent

Pruitt

R-Jr. H Wide Receiver H 5-9 • 180 Fitzgerald, Ga. H Fitzgerald HS 2013 Pruitt enjoyed his most important role as a fourth-year contributor, playing in all 12 regular season games... Saw action as WR and punt return specialist... Registered a reception in SEC wins against Georgia, Florida and Kentucky... Also averaged 4.8 yards on five punt returns, including a crucial 17-yarder that started game-winning drive vs. Wake Forest... Earned starting assignment at WR against Kentucky and Wake Forest.

2012 Pruitt has seen limited action in six games as receiver and special teams contributor... Returned his first career punt five yards at Kentucky.

2011 Pruitt was a contributor on special teams and as a reserve wide

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2010 Pruitt did not play during his first year on campus... As a redshirt, he served as valuable offensive scout wideout during fall practices.

Pruitt's Career Receiving Statistics 2013 2012 2011 Career

Rec.-Yds. avg. Long 3-44 14.7 17 0-0 - - - - - 3-44 14.7 17

pR-YDs Avg. Long 5-24 4.8 17 1-5 5.0 5 - - 6-29 4.8 17

77 Pulley Spencer

R-So. H Offensive Line H 6-4 • 300 Germantown, Tenn. H Evangelical Christian

Commodores to their first victory at Florida since the 1940s... Also scored the deciding touchdown in win at Tennessee with a 5-yard rush coming with seconds left on clock... Finished the regular season completing 40-of-69 passes for 488 Attempts: 28 at Texas A&M, 10/26/2013 yards and 2 TDs... Proved Completions: 15, at Texas A&M, 10/26/2013 effective as rusher, Yards: 216,at Texas A&M, 10/26/2013 gaining 169 yards and Longest Pass: 44, at Texas A&M, 10/26/2013 scoring six TDs on 54 Rush Attempts: 12, at Texas A&M, 10/26/2013 Rush Yards: 44, vs. Wake Forest, 11/30/2013 carries... Inserted into the lineup vs. Georgia, Robinette was 9-15 for 107 yards, directing 'Dores to 17 fourth quarter points in victory... Threw for career-high 216 yards at Texas A&M... Showed excellent maturity managing game plan to perfection in win over Florida... Had rushing TDs in five of last six games.

2012 Robinette did not play as a true freshman, but traveled with the team to road games and dressed throughout the year... Showed plenty of promise as a scout team quarterback.

Robinette's Career Highs:

ROBINETTE’S QUARTERBACK Statistics

Att/ComP-Int Yds. Pct. TD Lg Rush-Yds TD Lg 2013 69-40-3 488 58.0 2 44 56-60 6 20

2013 Pulley became one of the Commodores' most dependable and effective interior blockers during the regular season... Started at right guard in every game... Also earned snaps as center during late-season games... Registered 46 knockdown blocks, and 67 blocks that led to TDs or first downs... Helped pave the way for an offense that averaged 366.7 yards per game, including 233.7 passing yards.

2012 Pulley started four games on the offensive line at center for the Commodores in 2012... He helped pave the way for a rushing attack that averaged 170 yards and passing attack that averaged 222 yards per game.

2011 One of five true freshmen to see action, Pulley played as a reserve offensive guard and also contributed on special team conversion units...

Played in six games.

86 Rayford Latevius

Fr. H Wide Receiver H 6-1 • 180 Memphis, Tenn. H Central HS 2013 Rayford was one of three true freshmen who earned playing time in the regular season... Saw action in six games at WR before injury curtailed season... Posted two receptions for 29 yards.

HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Four-year starter at WR for Warriors... As a senior, averaged 26.2 yards on 19 receptions for run-oriented offense...

Also produced 11 TDs as a WR/returner and had two INTs as senior safety... Named to Commercial Appeal “Best of the Preps” as a senior and impressed in postseason appearance at the Semper Fi All-American Bowl in California... Also nominated to play in AutoZone Liberty Bowl All-Star Game... As a junior, posted 48 catches, including seven TDs.

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81 Scheu Steven

R-So. H Tight End H 6-6 • 255 Evansville, Ind. H Reitz Memorial HS 2013 Scheu played in 11 games, earning six starting assignments at tight end... Finished year with nine catches, good for 123 yards and a TD...

Opened the season against Ole Miss with a 2-catch, 43-yard performance that included a 34-yard TD reception... Closed the year impressively, catching three passes for 48 yards in win over Wake Forest.

2012 Scheu played in 12 games during the season, earning seven starts at tight end... Arguably best blocker among team's TE corps...

Caught eight passes for 48 yards and a touchdown on the season...

Catches: 3, at Tennessee, 11/23/2013 Rec. yards: 48, at Tennessee, 11/23/2013 Had a career-high three catches for 21 yards versus Florida...

Touchdown catch was acrobatic grab against Presbyterian... Also contributed two catches in team's Music City Bowl victory over N.C. State.

2011 Scheu did not earn playing time as a true freshman, but impressed coaches and teammates with blocking and receiving abilities during practices... Added weight and bulk since arriving on campus, redshirting in his first season.

Scheu's Career Highs:

Patton

Robinette

R-Fr. H Quarterback H 6-4 • 212 Maryville, Tenn. H Maryville HS

Scheu's Career Receiving Statistics 2013 2012 Career

2013 Robinette saw action in nine games as redshirt freshman quarterback, earning starts against SEC opponents Texas A&M and Florida... In first substantial role of career, helped guide Vanderbilt to a come-frombehind win over nationally ranked Georgia... In second start, directed

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Receptions Yards Avg TD Long 9 123 13.7 1 34 8 48 6.0 1 11 17 171 10.0 2 34

Commodores of team's first nine games.

2012 Seymour did not see any playing time, spending the season as a redshirt.

Rush ATTempts: 24, at Florida, 11/9/2013 2011 Seymour was team's No. Rush yards: 109, vs. UAB, 9/28/2013 2 tailback from the first snap of LONG RUSH: 58, vs. UAB, 9/28/2013 Rushing TDs: 3, at Florida, 11/9/2013 the year... Third-leading rusher Catches: 5, vs. Missouri, 10/5/2013 on the team gained 263 yards on rec. yards: 45 (2x), most recently at UAB, 81 carries... Against UConn, 9/28/2013 carried eight times for 70 yards LONG Rec.: 33, vs. Ole Miss, 9/17/2014 and his first collegiate TD, a 40-yard first quarter run...

Season-high 16 rushes against Ole Miss netted 60 yards including a 9-yard TD just to give VU 21-0 edge before halftime... Scored rushing touchdowns in four consecutive home games, from Elon through homecoming vs.

Army...Caught nine passes out of the backfield for 108 yards... Longest catch went for 33 yards vs. Ole Miss.

Seymour's Career Highs:

60 Schultz Jacob

Fr. H Snapper H 6-4 • 230 Murfreesboro, Tenn. H Siegel HS 2013 Schultz did not play in first year with team... Worked as a snapper during fall practices.

13 Sealand Jake

So. H Linebacker H 6-2 • 230 Tucker, Ga. H Tucker HS 2013 Sophomore earned sufficient action in all 12 games at linebacker...

Started six consecutive games at MLB when Chase Garnham missed action... Finished regular season with 13 solo tackles, 41 total tackles, and 2.5 tackles for loss – all career highs... Contributed at least three tackles in seven of eight midseason games... Posted eight total tackles in consecutive games against South Carolina and UMass...

Registered four tackles, including one for a loss, in SOLO Tackles: 5, vs. UMass, 10/27/2012 win at Florida.

Total Tackles: 9, vs. UMass, 10/27/2012 2012 Sealand appeared in the last eight games as a true freshman for the Commodores in the role of inside linebacker... One of four true freshmen to see action during the season... Showed nose for the football and excellent scheme knowledge as playing time increased during second half of season...Finished with 24 total tackles with 1.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble... Set single-game highs of five solo tackles and nine total tackles in victory over UMass... Forced a fumble and made one tackle in his first career game at Missouri... Contributed a tackle and quarterback hurry in team's Music City Bowl victory over N.C. State.

SEYMOUR’s Career OFFENSIVE Statistics

Rush-Yds Avg TD Lg Rec-Yds. Avg. TD Lg 2013 144-627 4.4 13 58 19-126 6.6 0 22 2012 redshirted 2011 83-268 3.2 5 40 9-108 12.0 - 33 Career 227-895 3.9 18 58 28-234 8.4 - 33

Sealand Career Highs:

Sealand's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL 2013 13-31-44 2.5-6 2012 11-13-24 1.5-5 Career 24-44-68 4.0-11

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Jerron

Seymour

R-So. H Running Back H 5-6 • 200 Hialeah, Fla. H Hialeah HS 2013 Seymour enjoyed his finest year in a Commodore uniform, setting career highs in virtually every offensive category... Played in 11 of 12 regular season games, earning seven starting assignments at RB... Topped the squad with 629 rushing yards, ranking No. 10 in the SEC... Registered 13 rushing TDs, just one shy of team record and tied for third in SEC... Added 19 catches for 126 yards as receiver out of the backfield... Was instrumental in win at Florida, rushing for 62 yards and three TDs on career-high 24 carries... Posted career-high 109 rushing yards and 2 TDs vs. UAB... Also rushed for 2 TDs in win over Georgia... Had at least 40 rushing yards in nine of team's first 10 games... Registered at least one rushing TD in eight

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Sims

Fr. H Cornerback H 5-9 • 178 Memphis, Tenn. H Whitehaven HS 2013 Sims was one of three true freshmen to see action for the 'Dores during the regular season, contributing as a cornerback and return specialist... Played in all 12 games... Finished 10 total tackles, including eight solo stops... Also contributed a fumble recovery and pass defended...

Was one of the SEC's top kickoff returners, averaging 23.1 yards on 22 returns...

Posted season best return of TOTAL TACKLES: 3 at So. Carolina, 9/14/2013 71 yards in win at Tennessee...

LONGest KR: 71, at Tennessee 11/23/2013 Registered three solo tackles at South Carolina, and a pair of unassisted stops against both Texas A&M and UAB. HIGH SCHOOL Senior co-captain... Three-year starter at cornerback...

Played instrumental role as CB and WR in Whitehaven’s first state title campaign... Was named Defensive MVP in thrilling 36-35 6A state championship victory over Maryville that capped 15-0 record... As senior, earned First Team All-State honors after contributing 68 tackles, 40 solo tackles, four INTs and 13 pass breakups... Accounted for seven TDs as senior, including two INT returns and three punt returns... Two-time Commercial Appeal “Best of the Preps” recipient... Hauled in a pair of INTs in postseason AutoZone Liberty Bowl All-Star Game... Sprinted in track and lettered in basketball.

Sims' Career Highs:

SIMS' Career Statistics

Tackles TFL Sacks Int FF/FR PBU KoR AVG. LONG 2013 8-2-10 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0-11 1 22-509 23.1 71

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Jimmy

Carey

R-So. H Defensive End H 6-3 • 250 Cape Coral, Fla. H Island Coast HS

Sr. H Kicker H 5-10 • 194 Mayfield Village, Ohio H Mayfield HS 2013 Spear enjoyed another superb season as Vanderbilt's primary placekicker... One of only three players in team history named as threetime team captain... As a senior, named finalist for Wuerrfel Award and to prestigious Allstate-American Football Coaches Association Good Works national squad... Made 13-of-17 field goals, including conversions from 54 yards at South Carolina and 50 yards vs. UAB... Capped regular season by kicking 38-yard FG in closing seconds to clinch Most FGs in a game: 3 (2x), most recently vs. Wake Forest, 11/30/2013 comeback win over Wake Forest... The three-FG LONG FG: 54, at South Carolina, 1/24/2012 performance against Wake Forest earned Spear SEC co-Special Teams Player of the Week honors... 54-yarder at South Carolina was career long and tied for third longest in team history...

Greatly improved his distance on kickoffs – 46 of 66 kicks resulted in touchbacks... Also contributed three tackles on kickoff coverage.

2012 Spear put together one of the finest seasons ever by a Vanderbilt placekicker... Connected on 20-of-24 field goal attempts, good for 83.3 percent, tops in the SEC among kickers with at least 12 attempts... His 20 made field goals sets a new single-season team record... He also was a perfect 27-for-27 on extra points, while handling a majority of the kickoff duties... Made 11 of his 12 field goal attempts, including five beyond 40 yards... Also was perfect inside 43 yards on the season, hitting 14-of-14 field goals... Kicked a career-long 52 yard field goal in regular season finale victory at Wake Forest to become the first Commodore to kick a 50-plus yard field goal since Bryant Hahnfeldt in 2006... Then added a 50-yard field goal later in the Wake game to give him the Vanderbilt single-season scoring record for a kicker with 81 points... Twice named as a SEC Special Teams Player of the Week... Had a total of 63 kickoffs for 3,847 yards (61.1 average per kick) and 22 touchbacks... Also known for his big hits on kickoff returns, as he has tallied three tackles on the season... One bruising tackle on coverage during win over Tennessee earned ESPN Top Ten Play status.

2011 Spear held place kicking duties for first eight games of season while handling all but one kickoff... Opponents averaged only 18.5 yards per return against Vandy's kickoff team with a long return of just 35 yards... Kicked off 60 times with eight touchbacks... The exuberant kicker made 10 special teams tackles, including eight solo stops, many of which were spectacular collisions... Hit 4-of-7 field goal attempts and 26-of-27 extra points to rank third on team with 38 points... Made first three field goals before missing a pair at Alabama.

2010 One of 13 true freshmen to see action, Spear served as the team's primary kickoff specialist... Nearly 40 percent of Spear's kicks were not returned.

Spear's Career Highs:

2013 Stewart played in all 12 regular season games as part of a 5-player rotation at DE... Also contributed on several special team units... Set career high with 13 total tackles, including eight solo stops... Played well in team's win at Tennessee, contributing three tackles and a tackle for loss. Registered two tackles for loss in early-season win over Austin Peay... Also added three tackles vs. Missouri.

2012 Stewart played in 11 games Solo tackles: 2, (2x), most recently at as a redshirt freshman, tallying

Tennessee, 11/23/2013 eight total tackles... Among his Total tackles: 3 (2x), most recently at stops are three tackles resulting

Tennessee, 11/23/2013 in losses...Notched sacks in wins QB Sacks: 2, vs. Austin Peay, 9/7/2013 against Presbyterian and UMass.

2011 Stewart did not earn playing time as true freshman, but has impressed coaches and teammates with abilities during practices... Added bulk to frame through conditioning effort.

Stewart's Career Highs:

Stewart's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL Sacks FF/FR PD 2013 8-5-13 2.5-16 2.0-15 0/0 1 2012 5-3-8 3.0-8 2.0-6 0/0 0 Career 13-8-21 5.5-24 4.0-21 0/0 1

16 Stokes Landon

Fr. H Defensive End H 6-4 • 230 Orlando, Fla. H Lake Highland Prep 2013 Stokes did not see action as a true freshman... Improved strength while impressing coaches as a practice squad defensive end.

HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Four-year starter for Orlando school...

Started as DE/LB on defense and WR/TE on offense... As a senior, contributed 54 tackles, and eight sacks... Also added 15 catches for 264 yards and three TDs on offense... Named Second Team 4A All-State and listed as a top prospect by Orlando Sentinel as senior... Posted nearly 20 sacks and more than 175 tackles during career... Started on Highlanders’ basketball team coached by former Vanderbilt basketball standout Jeff Turner... Also lettered in track & field.

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SPEAR’s Career KICKING Statistics

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FGS Long FG Pct. PAT Points 13-17 54 76.5 43/43 82 20-24 52 83.3 27/27 87 4-7 37 66.7 26/27 38 - - - - 37-48 54 77.1 96/97 207

So. H Cornerback H 5-9 • 190 Covington, La. H St. Paul's School 2013 Stubbs did not see action as a second-year team member...

Participated as an energetic defensive back on practice squad units.

2012 Stubbs did not see playing time as a sophomore but contributed on the scout team... Joined the team at the start of the year as a walk-on.

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18 Sutton Patrick

Sr. H Linebacker H 6-0 • 220 Charleston, S.C. H Bishop England HS

Rush-Yds Avg TD Lg Rec-Yds. Avg. TD Lg 2013 87-353 4.1 4 18 18-149 8.3 1 26 2012 107-376 3.5 8 25 12-116 9.7 1 25 2011 3-26 8.7 1 23 21-175 8.3 0 33 2010 40-140 3.5 0 22 5-25 5.0 0 12 Career 237-895 3.8 13 25 56-465 8.4 2 33

2013 Sutton did not see action during the regular season... Team-oriented player displayed lots of effort as a practice squad linebacker.

2012 The second-year linebacker who contributed to the team's success as a scout team member.

2011 Sutton did not see action during the season... Contributed through regular season as practice squad defender.

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53 Taylor Vince

R-Jr. H Defensive Tackle H 6-2 • 308 Hattiesburg, Miss. H Oak Grove HS

Wesley

R-Sr. H Running Back H 6-1 • 224 Hendersonville, Tenn. H Pope John Paul II HS 2013 Tate finished regular season as Commodores' No. 2 rusher, gaining 353 yards on 87 carries... Played through injuries to see action in all 12 games, and earned starts at RB against Ole Miss, Austin Peay, UMass, UAB and Wake Forest... Had two rushing TDs and 39 yards on 17 carries against Ole Miss... Arguably best game came at South Carolina, rushing for 71 yards on 10 carries... Followed the SC game with efforts of 64 and 53 yards against UMass and UAB, respectively... Had six receptions for 57 yards against Missouri... Finished the season with strong rushing performances in wins at Tennessee and vs. Wake Forest.

2012 Tate saw action in all 13 games as an effective power Rush yards: 81, vs. UMass, 10/27/2012 Longest Rush: 25, vs. UMass, 10/27/2012 rushing option to Zac Stacy and Brian Kimbrow... After moving Catches: 6, vs. Missouri, 10/5/2013 to running back during the Rec. Yards: 57, vs. Missouri, 10/5/2013 spring, Tate blossomed when given a greater workload during the season... Concluded the regular season third on the team with 376 rushing yards... His eight rushing TDs ranks second to Stacy's 14-TD total... Also caught 12 passes for 116 yards and a score... Ran for a careerhigh 81 yards on 15 rushes and a touchdown in a win versus UMass... Had a rushing score and receiving TD in the regular season finale at Wake Forest... Contributed a 7-yard rushing TD in Music City Bowl victory over N.C. State... Played his best football during Vanderbilt's seven-game win streak to end season... Had at least 40 rushing yards in five of the last eight games.

2011 Moved to WR prior to season... Earned minutes in every game, including three starting assignments at receiver... Concluded season fourth on the team with 21 receptions and 175 receiving yards... Also had three rushes for 26 yards, including one resulting in a 23-yard TD vs. Elon...

Season high in receiving yards (46) came at Alabama... Topped receivers with four catches in win over Ole Miss.

2010 Physical RB showed potential as depth at running backs diminished during season because of injuries... As redshirt freshman, played in 11 of 12 games at RB... Concluded season with 140 rushing yards on 40 carries and 25 receiving yards... Had 30 rushing yards on 10 carries, several resulting in Commodore first downs, to aid victory at Ole Miss... Had 41 rushing yards against Florida.

2009 Tailback spent first year on campus as a redshirt... Travelled with team on road trips, but did not see game action.

Tate's Career Highs:

2013 Taylor saw action in all 12 games for the Commodores, enjoying 10 starting assignments at defensive tackle... Part of four-player DT rotation that included Jared Morse, Barron Dixon and Adam Butler... Finished the regular season by setting career highs with 12 solo tackles and 18 total stops... Gave interior of defense a physical presence... Set career high with four tackles in opener vs. Ole Miss... Had at least two tackles in seven games.

2012 Taylor enjoyed an SOLO TACKLEs: 2 (5x), most recently important role as redshirt

vs. Kentucky, 11/16/2013 Total Tackles: 4, vs. Ole Miss, 8/29/2013 sophomore on the Commodore interior front... He played in all 13 games, part of a fiveplayer rotation at tackle... He contributed 14 total stops for the Vanderbilt defense... Among his stops are 1.5 tackles that resulted in lost yards for the Georgia offense... Also had three total tackles at Georgia.

2011 A first-year contributor at DT, Taylor saw action in the final 11 games as a key reserve at tackle... Finished with six solo tackles, 12 total stops and 1.5 tackles for loss... Also recovered a fumble in win over Connecticut.

2010 Taylor did not play during his first year on campus... Coaches made decision to keep DT out for season after he suffered preseason injury.

Taylor's Career Highs:

Taylor's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL Sacks QH 2013 12-6-18 0.5-2 0.0-0 0 2012 5-9-14 1.5-3 0.0-0 0 2011 6-6-12 1.5-5 0.0-0 0 Career 23-21-44 3.5-10 0.0-0 0

FF/FR PBU 0/0 1 0/0 0 0/1 0 0/1 1

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R-Fr. H Linebacker H 6-1 • 228 Tallahassee, Fla. H Godby HS 2013 Thomas played in all 12 regular season games, seeing action at linebacker and on SOLO TACKLEs: 2 (2 times), most recently special teams coverage units...

at Florida, 11/9/2013 Finished with 23 tackles, Total Tackles: 4 (3 times), most recently including nine solo stops and

at Florida, 11/9/2013 2.5 tackles for loss... Posted four total tackles against UMass, UAB and Florida... Also registered a forced fumble vs. Missouri.

Thomas' Career Highs:

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Thomas' Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL 2013 9-14-23 2.5-10

Sacks 0.0-0

INT 0-0

FF/FR PBU 1/0 0

VAN DER WAL's Career Receiving Statistics

Receptions Yards Avg TD Long 1 4 4.0 0 4 - - - - 1 4 4.0 0 4

2013 2012 Career

43 Walker Nigel

57 Townsend Joe

Fr. H Wide Receiver H 5-10 • 170 Atlanta, Ga. H Westminster School

Jr. H Center H 6-4 • 310 Hendersonville, Tenn. H Hendersonville HS 2013 Townsend finished the year regarded as one of the SEC's top centers... Tough-nosed and fierce at the point-of-attack... Started all 12 games anchoring the middle of the Commodore offensive front...

Vanderbilt has experienced team success with Townsend in the starting lineup, enjoying a 15-4 record over the last 19 games... Credited with 32 knockdown blocks and 21 blocks that led directly to Commodore touchdowns or first downs.

2012 Townsend has started nine games at center for the Commodores and is a key piece of the offensive line that has helped Vanderbilt to a season-ending six-game win streatk... During Townsend's starts, Commodore offense featured excellent balance... Named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his exceptional blocking performance in win over Auburn... Recorded 10 knockdown blocks in the victory over Auburn, which came in Townsend's third career start... Also helped pave the way for the Commodores to record 209 rushing yards against the Tigers, 169 of which came from Zac Stacy.

2011 Townsend played in three early-season contests, providing depth at the center position on offensive line prior to 2010 starter Logan Stewart returning in fourth game.

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So. H Offensive Line H 6-0 • 265 Greenwich, Conn. H Greenwich HS

2013 Walker joined the squad at the start of the season and has not seen game action... He worked as a practice squad receiver.

45 Weatherly Stephen

R-Fr. H Defensive End H 6-5 • 252 Snellville, Ga. H Shiloh HS

2013 Weatherly played in 11 of 12 regular season games, rotating at DE among a 5-player position corps... Contributed eight solo tackles, 2.5 QB sacks and a fumble recovery in first active season... Played best against SEC competition, garnering 14 of 15 total tackles vs. league opponents... Registered three tackles and 1.5 sacks in win Total Tackles: 3 (2x), most recently at at Tennessee... Contributed fumble

Tennessee, 11/23/2013 recovery at Texas A&M. QB Sacks: 1.5, at Tennessee, 11/23/2013 2012 Weatherly showed talent as a practice squad defensive end...

True freshman also used redshirt year to improve bulk and strength.

Weatherly's Career Highs:

WEATHERLY's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL Sacks FF/FR QH 2013 8-7-15 3.0-26 2.5-25 0/1 0

2013 Trepp has not see action as a second-year contributor... Brought great effort and attitude to practice field as undersized offensive lineman.

2012 Trepp did not see game action this year... Trepp joined the team early in the season as a walk-on offensive line candidate.

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89 van der Wal Dillon

Jr. H Tight End H 6-6 • 260 Woodland Hills, Calif. H Oaks Christian HS 2013 Van der Wal saw action in 10 of 12 regular season games, getting minutes at tight end and on special teams... Also earned first career start in win over Florida... Contributed one catch in win over Austin Peay.

2012 Van der Wal has participated in nine games during the regular season, seeing action as a reserve tight end and on special teams... Did not have a reception from the TE position.

2011 Van der Wal is one of five true freshmen to see action this season...

He has contributed in every game besides the season opener, getting minutes on special teams and in two-tight end offensive sets.

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Fr. H Tight End H 6-5 • 260 Collierville, Tenn. H Harding Academy 2013 Weaver has not played as a true freshman... He worked as a tight end during fall practices.

HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year varsity starter, playing DE and TE... As senior helped Lions to 9-3 record and second round of DII-A playoffs... Earned All-State and Commercial Appeal “Best of the Preps” recognition... Contributed 66 tackles, 8.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss on defense as senior, and added pair of TD catches on offense... Played in two postseason games, the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl and AutoZone Liberty Bowl All-Star Game.

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85 Wilkins Trey

Fr. H Running Back H 5-10 • 192 Gainesville, Fla. H Gainesville HS

Jr. H Wide Receiver H 5-11 • 205 Cordova, Tenn. H St. Benedict HS

2013 Webb has not played during his first year on campus... Impressed observers with explosive abilities as practice squad running back.

HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Three-year letter winner for one of Florida’s top 6A programs... Started as junior and senior at RB... As senior, named First Team All-State and All-Area by Gainesville Sun after leading Hurricanes to 6A state championship game for the first time in 30 years... Named MVP of 14-1 team as senior... Rushed for 2,020 yards and 28 TDs... Produced nearly 800 rushing yards in five playoff games, including 155-yard, 2-TD effort in state championship... Also contributed as DB during 2012 season... Rushed for 917 yards for eight TDs as a junior in 2011, helping Hurricanes’ to 10-3 record and state quarterfinals... One of state’s top track & field athletes, won long jump at 2012 6A state meet...

Owns long jump PR of 23’5”.

2013 Wilkins enjoyed his first action as a Commodore, making eight appearances at WR and on special teams... Ended regular season with two catches... Receptions came in wins over Kentucky and Austin Peay.

2012 Wilkins did not see any game action as a sophomore WR, though he has contributed effectively on scout teams.

WILKINS' Career RECEIVING Statistics 2013 2012 Career

Rec Yds. 2 4 - - 2 4

avg. TD Long 2.0 0 5 - - 2.0 0 5

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73 White Chase

Jr. H Linebacker H 6-1 • 225 Winter Haven, Fla. H West Orange HS

Sr. H Offensive Line H 6-5 • 290 Plano, Texas H Plano West HS 2013 Versatile lineman saw action in all 12 regular season games, earning six starting assignments... Starts came as left guard, right tackle and from tackle eligible slot... Played well in starting RT role during team's victory at Tennessee... Started at left guard in opener vs. Ole Miss and victory over Austin Peay.

2012 White contributed in every game, playing as reserve offensive guard and tackle and on special team conversion units... Part of an offensive line that helped produce one of the most balanced attacks in recent Vanderbilt history.

2011 White saw action in 10 games as a redshirt freshman offensive lineman... Played both guard and tackle, earning three early-season starts at left guard... Started in wins over UConn and Ole Miss, with final starting coming at South Carolina... Also took practice snaps at tackle position.

2010 White did not play as a true freshman... Showed agility and potential as offensive linemen during fall practices... Worked hard to increase strength and weight during redshirt campaign.

14 White Ryan

2013 Williams enjoyed the most action of his Commodore career during a four-game midseason stretch... Played in every game as a third-year linebacker and on special team coverage units... Finished with several single-season highs, including 19 total tackles, eight solo tackles and a pair of passes defended... Set a career high with nine total tackles in win over Austin solo tackles:4, vs. Austin Peay, 9/7/2013 Peay... Also had four tackles total tackles: 9, vs. Austin Peay, 9/7/2013 in victory over UAB. 2012 Williams played in six games as a reserve LB... Finished regular season with five total tackles, including three stops vs. Georgia.

2011 Williams joined the squad during preseason as LB prospect... Did not see action, but showed ability to become future contributor.

Williams' Career Highs:

WILLIAMS' Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL 2013 8-11-19 1.0-2 2012 2-3-5 0.0-0 Career 10-14-24 1.0-2

Fr. H Defensive Back H 5-9 • 182 Louisville, Ky. H Trinity HS

Sacks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF/FR PD 1/0 2 0/0 0 1/0 2

32 Williamson Andrew

2013 White did not participate during the regular season of his first year on campus... One of several young defensive backs to impress coaches during fall as practice squad contributor.

HIGH SCHOOL Two-year captain for one of nation’s elite prep teams...

Three-year starter at cornerback for Trinity squad that captured three straight 6A Kentucky state titles, going 42-1 during 2010-12 seasons... As senior, earned All-State and All-Region recognition after 44 total tackles, three interceptions and 10 defensed passes for 13-1 squad that ranked No. 16 in USA Today’s national high school Top 25... As junior, contributed 51 total tackles and an INT in Trinity’s 14-0 campaign... Earned honor roll recognition each year at Trinity.

R-So. H Safety H 6-1 • 210 San Antonio, Texas H John Paul Stevens HS 2013 Williamson played in 11 of 12 regular season games, serving as the team's top reserve at safety... Finished with 19 total tackles, including 11 unassisted stops, two inteceptions and a fumble recovery... Contributed interceptions in back-to-back, late-season wins over Florida and Kentucky... Opened season by registering at least three tackles against Ole Miss, South Carolina and UMass, then closed with a 3-tackle effort in win at Tennessee.

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Commodores 2012 Played in every game, seeing action as safety and special teams contributor... Registered solo tackles: 3 (2x), most recently at 20 total tackles, including career Tennessee, 11/23/2013 high six stops vs. UMass... total tackles: 4, at UMass, 9/21/2013 Blocked punt at Wake Forest resulting in Commodore TD. 2011 Williamson travelled with the squad for much of the year, but the true freshman did not seen action... Impressed coaches and teammates with his abilities as a practice squad defender.

Williamson's Career Highs:

Williamson's Career Defensive Statistics

Tackles TFL 2013 11-8-19 1.0-2 2012 14-6-20 0.0-0 Career 25-14-39 1.0-2

INT 2-40 0-0 2-40

FF/FR PBU 0/1 2 0/0 1 0/1 3

15 Woods DeAndre

Fr. H Wide Receiver H 6-3 • 212 Clay, Ala. H Clay-Chalkville HS 2013 Woods did not see game action as a true freshman... Worked at a wide receiver early in the fall, but was forced off the practice field by injuries.

HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain for one of north Alabama’s top 6A programs...

Started for three seasons at WR for Cougars... As senior, posted 51 receptions for 733 yards and nine TDs, helping north Birmingham squad to 12-2 season and 5A state semifinals... Named to Birmingham News’ All-Metro team as senior... 6A All-State WR as a junior after posting 36 catches, good for 460 yards and 10 TDs... Became a starter as sophomore, hauling in 30 catches for nearly 400 yards and six TDs... Sprinted on track squad.

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74 Woods Jay

R-Jr. H Defensive End H 6-3 • 252 Marietta, Ga. H Walton HS

2013 One of the Commodores' hardest workers, Woestmann brings energy, enthusiasm and production to the defensive line... Earned 12 consecutive starts at DE, playing in a 5-player position rotation with Walker May, Caleb Azubike, Jimmy Stewart and Stephen Weatherly...

Finished the year by setting career highs with 20 solo tackles and 38 total tackles... Also contributed team-high 5.5 quarterback sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss... Had at least two tackles in 10 of 12 games... Opened the season with a 7-tackle, 2-sack performance vs. Ole Miss... Later in the year, posted pair of sacks and a forced fumble at Texas A&M...

Registered six tackles at South Carolina, and four against Georgia.

2012 Woestmann played in all 12 games at defensive end, setting career highs solo tackles: 5, vs. Ole Miss, 8/29/2013 with 22 total tackles... Tied total tackles: 7, vs. Ole Miss, 8/29/2013 for second on team with QB Sacks: 2 (2x), most recently at six QB sacks, all coming in Texas A&M, 10/26/2013 the team's seven-game win Tackles for loss: 2 (2x), most recently at streak to close the regular

at Texas A&M, 10/26/2013 season... Also contributed eight tackles for loss and a pair of forced fumbles... Was sensational in bowl victory over N.C. State, registering two sacks and a forced fumble... Recorded four tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack in a win over Auburn... Forced a fumble at Ole Miss... Had two solo tackles against both Northwestern and Wake Forest.

2011 Woestmann provided energy and enthusiasm as first-year contributor at DE... Concluded regular season with eight total tackles and one forced fumble... Tallied three tackles and forced fumble in win over Army.

2011 Woestmann did not see action while redshirting as a true freshman.

Fr. H Defensive Tackle H 6-3 • 290 Jackson, Ga. H Jackson HS 2013 Woods did not play as a true freshman... Impressed coaching staff with abilities as a practice squad defensive tackle.

HIGH SCHOOL Multi-year captain for school located between Atlanta and Macon... Earned four varsity letters... As senior DT, named First Time AAA All-State and All-Region after contributing 117 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, six sacks and three forced fumbles... Red Devils advanced to AAA state playoffs during senior campaign... Participated in postseason OffenseDefense All-American Game... Named All-Region after posting 99 tackles and seven sacks as junior... Also earned letters as thrower in track and field.

Woestmann's Career Highs:

Woestmann's Career Defensive Statistics

49 Wynn Jonathan

Fr. H Defensive End H 6-4 • 235 Stone Mountain, Ga. H Stephenson HS 2013 Wynn did not see action, spending his first way on campus getting stronger and adding bulk in the weight room... Impressed as a defensive end prospect during fall practices.

HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain for one of Atlanta’s top public school programs... Started two years at DE for Jaguars... As senior earned First Team All-State and All-District DL recognition after posting 19 tackles for loss and 11 sacks among 87 total tackles... Also contributed a pair of forced fumbles and an INT helping 2012 Jags advance to second round of AAAAA state playoffs... As a first-year starter in 2011, registered 51 tackles and eight sacks for 9-2 team that also reached state playoffs... Two-year letterwinner in track & field.

Tackles TFL Sacks FF/FR QH 2013 20-18-38 6.5-26 5.5-25 1/0 2 2012 14-8-22 8.0-34 6.0-27 3/0 2 2011 4-4-8 0.0-0 0.0-0 1/0 0 Career 38-30-68 14.5-60 11.5-52 5/0 4

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SCORING

Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Completion Percentage Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TD/INT Ratio TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game

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Vanderbilt Opponents

350 296

29.2 24.7 231 248 99 106 116 125 16 17 1596 1776 1893 2118 297 342 452 433 3.5 4.1 133.0 148.0 31 18 2804 2452 357-237-14 400-251-16 66.4% 62.8% 7.9 6.1 11.8 9.8 233.7 204.3 13 16 13/14 16/16 4400 4228 809 833 5.4 5.1 366.7 352.3 42-810 20-317 19-70 21-146 16-223 14-248 19.3 15.9 3.7 7.0 13.9 17.7 13-6 31-11 61-508 75-579 42.3 48.2 53-2242 53-2041 42.3 38.5 38.4 34.2 31:21 28:39 58/165 67/168 35% 40% 21/27 13/22 78% 59% 24-177 32-174 0 0 44 37 13-17 12-17 1-2 1-1 46-52 88% 37-42 88% 35-52 67% 27-42 64% 43-43 100% 34-35 97% 249728 369601 7/35675 5/73920

Wide receiver Jordan Matthews

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1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total 57 134 35 124 0 98 65 83 50 0

2013 GAME RESULTS Date 8/29 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/5 10/19 10/26 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30

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Opponent W/L,Score Overall Conf. Time Attn.

Ole Miss L, 39-35 0-1 0-1 3:39 40,350 Austin Peay W, 38-3 1-1 0-1 3:00 33,162 at South Carolina L, 35-25 1-2 0-2 3:38 81,371 at UMass W, 24-7 2-2 0-2 3:12 16,419 UAB W, 52-24 3-2 0-2 3:27 32,467 Missouri L, 51-28 3-3 0-3 3:27 36,892 Georgia W, 31-27 4-3 1-3 3:39 40,350 at Texas A&M L, 56-24 4-4 1-4 3:32 86,584 at Florida W, 34-17 5-4 2-4 3:24 88,004 Kentucky W, 22-6 6-4 3-4 3:14 33,488 at Tennessee W, 14-10 7-4 4-4 3:28 97,223 Wake Forest W, 23-21 8-4 4-4 3:17 33,019

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2013 TEAM STATISTICS Passing

GP Eff. Att-Comp-Int Pct Yards A. Carta-Samuels 10 142.99 193-281-9 68.7 2268 Patton Robinette 9 118.25 40-69-3 58.0 488 Josh Grady 3 21.13 3-6-2 50.0 27 Wesley Tate 12 276.40 1-1-0 100.0 21 Vanderbilt Totals 12 136.54 237-357-14 66.4 2804 Opponents 12 119.44 251-400-16 62.8 2452

Rushing

Jerron Seymour Wesley Tate Brian Kimbrow Patton Robinette A. Carta-Samuels Jordan Matthews Derek King Jonathan Krause Carey Spear Fitz Lassing Josh Grady TEAM Vanderbilt Totals Opponents

GP 11 12 11 9 10 12 5 10 12 11 3 5 12 12

Att 144 87 68 56 75 5 5 1 1 1 5 4 452 433

Gain 654 360 301 237 247 50 23 11 3 3 4 0 1893 2118

TD Long Avg/G 11 56 226.8 2 44 54.2 0 10 9.0 0 21 1.8 13 56 233.7 16 43 204.3

Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G 27 627 4.4 13 58 57.0 7 353 4.1 4 18 29.4 35 266 3.9 2 25 24.2 60 177 3.2 6 20 19.7 132 115 1.5 5 21 11.5 4 46 9.2 0 28 3.8 0 23 4.6 0 14 4.6 0 11 11.0 0 11 1.1 0 3 3.0 1 3 0.2 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.3 7 -3 -0.6 0 4 -1.0 25 -25 -6.2 0 0 -5.0 297 1596 3.5 31 58 133.0 342 1776 4.1 18 75 148.0

Receiving

GP No. Yards Avg TD Long Avg/G Jordan Matthews 12 107 1334 12.5 5 55 111.2 Jonathan Krause 10 41 703 17.1 3 56 70.3 Jerron Seymour 11 19 126 6.6 0 22 11.5 Wesley Tate 12 18 149 8.3 1 26 12.4 Jordan Cunningham 12 15 123 8.2 0 14 10.2 Kris Kentera 12 10 100 10.0 1 23 8.3 Steven Scheu 11 9 123 13.7 1 34 11.2 Brian Kimbrow 11 5 19 3.8 0 7 1.7 Fitz Lassing 11 4 25 6.2 2 12 2.3 Trent Pruitt 12 3 44 14.7 0 17 3.7 Latevius Rayford 6 2 29 14.5 0 24 4.8 Trey Wilkins 6 2 4 2.0 0 5 0.7 A. Carta-Samuels 10 1 21 21.0 0 21 2.1 Dillon van der Wal 10 1 4 4.0 0 4 0.4 Vanderbilt Totals 12 237 2804 11.8 13 56 233.7 Opponents 12 251 2452 9.8 16 43 204.3

Total Offense

A. Carta-Samuels Patton Robinette Jerron Seymour Wesley Tate Brian Kimbrow Jordan Matthews Josh Grady Derek King Jonathan Krause Carey Spear Fitz Lassing TEAM Vanderbilt Totals Opponents

GP Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G 10 356 115 2268 2383 238.3 9 125 177 488 665 73.9 11 144 627 0 627 57.0 12 88 353 21 374 31.2 11 68 266 0 266 24.2 12 5 46 0 46 3.8 3 11 -3 27 24 8.0 5 5 23 0 23 4.6 10 1 11 0 11 1.1 12 1 3 0 3 0.2 11 1 3 0 3 0.3 5 4 -25 0 -25 -5.0 12 809 1596 2804 4400 366.7 12 833 1776 2452 4228 352.3

Quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels

Wide receiver Jonathan Krause

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2013 TEAM STATISTICS All-Purpose

GP Rush Rec PR KOR Ret Total Avg Jordan Matthews 12 46 1334 0 0 0 1380 115.0 Jonathan Krause 10 11 703 46 0 0 760 76.0 Jerron Seymour 11 627 126 0 0 0 753 68.5 Wesley Tate 12 353 149 0 14 0 516 43.0 Darrius Sims 12 0 0 0 509 0 509 42.4 Brian Kimbrow 11 266 19 0 192 0 477 43.4 Patton Robinette 9 177 0 0 0 0 177 19.7 A. Carta-Samuels 10 115 21 0 0 0 136 13.6 Jordan Cunningham 12 0 123 0 0 0 123 10.2 Steven Scheu 11 0 123 0 0 0 123 11.2 Andre Hal 11 0 0 0 69 32 101 9.2 Kris Kentera 12 0 100 0 0 0 100 8.3 Steven Clarke 12 0 0 0 0 69 69 5.8 Trent Pruitt 12 0 44 24 0 0 68 5.7 Kenny Ladler 12 0 0 0 0 61 61 5.1 Andrew Williamson 11 0 0 0 0 40 40 3.6 Latevius Rayford 6 0 29 0 0 0 29 4.8 Fitz Lassing 11 3 25 0 0 0 28 2.5 Derek King 5 23 0 0 0 0 23 4.6 Paris Head 12 0 0 0 12 9 21 1.8 Torren McGaster 12 0 0 0 14 0 14 1.2 Chase Garnham 5 0 0 0 0 9 9 1.8 Trey Wilkins 6 0 4 0 0 0 4 0.7 Dillon van der Wal 10 0 4 0 0 0 4 0.4 Darreon Herring 12 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.2 Carey Spear 12 3 0 0 0 0 3 0.2 Josh Grady 3 -3 0 0 0 0 -3 -1.0 TEAM 5 -25 0 0 0 0 -25 -5.0 Vanderbilt Totals 12 1596 2804 70 810 223 5503 458.6 Opponents 12 1776 2452 146 317 248 4939 411.6

|——— PATs ——––—| Scoring TDs FGs Kick Rush Rec Pass DXP Saf Pts Carey Spear 1 13-17 43-43 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 88 Jerron Seymour 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 78 Patton Robinette 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Jordan Matthews 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30 Wesley Tate 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30 A. Carta-Samuels 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-1 0 0 30 Jonathan Krause 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Brian Kimbrow 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Fitz Lassing 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Steven Scheu 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 8 Kris Kentera 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Steven Clarke 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 1 0 2 Vanderbilt Totals 44 13-17 43-43 0-0 1 1-1 1 0 350 Opponents 37 12-17 34-35 0-0 2 2-2 0 0 296

Field Goals Carey Spear

Punting

Taylor Hudson Colby Cooke P Robinette Vanderbilt Totals Opponents

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FGM-FGA 13-17 No. 48 4 1 53 53

% 76.5 Yds 2058 179 5 2242 2041

1-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg Blk 4-4 5-7 2-4 2-2 54 0 Avg 42.9 44.8 5.0 42.3 38.5

Long TB FC I-20 Blk 75 2 5 11 0 67 1 1 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 75 3 6 13 0 59 8 12 13 0

Running back Jerron Seymour Kickoff Returns

Darrius Sims Brian Kimbrow Andre Hal Wesley Tate Torren McGaster Paris Head Vanderbilt Totals Opponents

Punt Returns Jonathan Krause Trent Pruitt Vanderbilt Totals Opponents

Field Goal Sequence

No.

Yds Avg TD Long 22 509 23.1 0 71 12 192 16.0 0 31 4 69 17.2 0 21 2 14 7.0 0 14 1 14 14.0 0 14 1 12 12.0 0 12 42 810 19.3 0 71 20 317 15.9 0 30

No. 14 5 19 21

Yds 46 24 70 146

Avg 3.3 4.8 3.7 7.0

TD 0 0 0 0

Vanderbilt Opponent Ole Miss - (30), 55, 44 Austin Peay (25), 38 (20) at South Carolina (54) at UMass (32) 45 UAB (50) (33), (20), (37) Missouri - (44), (29), (41) Georgia (40), 45 (22), (23) at Texas A&M (23) at Florida (31), (31) 44, (23) Kentucky 34, (26), (38) at Tennessee 42 33, (32) Wake Forest (41), (25), (38) Numbers in (parentheses) indicate successful field goals.

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2013 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Passing

Att-Com-Yds-TD-Int

Ole Miss Austin Peay at South Carolina at UMass UAB Missouri Georgia at Texas A&M at Florida Kentucky at Tennessee Wake Forest TOTALS

A. Carta-Samuels J. Grady P. Robinette 36-21-300-2-2 DNP DNP 22-14-223-1-0 2-1-9-0-1 5-4-41-0-0 22-12-147-1-1 DNP DNP 27-18-219-2-1 DNP 0-0-0-0-0 29-23-334-2-1 0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0 41-29-338-2-1 DNP DNP 20-12-111-0-1 DNP 15-9-107-0-1 DNP 4-2-18-0-1 28-15-216-1-2 DNP DNP 12-6-57-0-0 24-19-184-0-0 DNP 1-1-13-1-0 27-21-181-0-1 DNP 4-3-14-0-0 33-24-231-1-1 DNP 4-2-40-0-0 281-193-2268-12-9 6-3-27-0-2 70-40-488-2-3

Rushing

#-Yds/TD MISS AP

Jerron Seymour Wesley Tate Brian Kimbrow Patton Robinette A. Carta-Samuels Jordan Matthews Derek King Jonathan Krause Fitz Lassing Carey Spear Josh Grady TEAM

144-627/13 87-353/4 68-266/2 56-177/6 75-115/5 5-46/0 5-23/0 1-11/0 1-3/0 1-3/1 5-(-3)/0 4-(-25)/0

5-43/1 17-39/2 6-37/0 DNP 5-7/0 - DNP - - - DNP DNP

Receiving

#-Yds/TD MISS AP

Top INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES of 2013

Category Player, Opponent Rushing Yards 107, Jerron Seymour (vs. UAB) Rush Attempts 24, Jerron Seymour (at Florida) Passing Yards 338, Austyn Carta-Samuels (vs. Missouri) pass completions 29, Austyn Carta-Samuels (vs. Missouri) recePTIONS 13, Jordan Matthews (at Tennessee) receiving Yards 178, Jordan Matthews (vs. Ole Miss) TDs Scored 3, Jerron Seymour (at Florida) Total Tackles 14 (2x), Kenny Ladler (vs. Missouri) Solo Tackles 10, Kenny Ladler (at South Carolina) QB Sacks 2.0 (4x), Caleb Azubike (at Florida) Tackles for LOSS 2.5, Caleb Azubike (vs. Missouri) LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN 71, Darrius Sims (at Tennessee) INTERCEPTIONS 2, Paris Head (at Tennessee)

SC MASS UAB MIZZ UGA TAMU UF UK UT WF

9-41/1 6-39/1 15-56/1 12-107/2 12-65/0 5-17/0 10-71/0 14-64/0 9-53/1 7-27/1 8-41/1 5-16/0 DNP 3-7/0 1-25/0 3-20/0 DNP - 3-27/1 DNP 4-23/2 12-(-5)/1 9-38/0 5-10/1 18-13/1 - - 1-8/0 - - 4-19/0 DNP DNP 1-4/0 DNP 1-11/0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-(-3)/0 DNP DNP 1-(-1)/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-(-1)/0 -

19-75/2 16-53/1 24-62/3 21-77/0 4-10/0 3-3/0 - - - 9-31/0 11-38/0 10-27/1 9-8/1 12-9/1 9-26/1 1-2/0 4-12/0 DNP DNP 3--21/0 1-11/0 - - 2-31/0 DNP DNP - DNP - - DNP DNP - DNP - - 1-3/1 - - - DNP 3-1/0 DNP DNP - 1-(-2)/0 DNP DNP

5-9/1 DNP 8-35/0 10-34/0 2-(-1)/0 13-45/0 10-41/1 9-44/1 5-10/0 10-28/0 1-(-4)/0 - - - 1-3/0 - DNP DNP DNP 2-(-22)/0

SC MASS UAB MIZZ UGA TAMU UF UK UT WF

Jordan Matthews 107-1334/5 10-178/1 6-111/1 8-106/0 8-76/1 8-115/1 7-123/1 11-89/0 8-92/0 5-45/0 12-141/0 13-133/0 11-125/0 Jonathan Krause 41-703/3 6-66/0 2-60/0 1-10/0 6-105/1 4-108/0 5-81/1 5-89/0 3-89/1 DNP DNP 3-43/0 6-52/0 Wesley Tate 18-149/1 3-13/0 - 1-19/1 1-26/0 1-18/0 6-57/0 1-7/0 - - - 5-9/0 Jerron Seymour 19-126/0 - - 1-5/0 2-9/0 3-45/0 5-31/0 2-10/0 1-11/0 - 2-5/0 3-10/0 DNP Steven Scheu 9-123/1 2-43/1 1-8/0 - 1-3/0 1-8/0 - - 1-13/0 DNP - - 3-48/0 Jordan Cunningham 15-123/0 - 7-67/0 - - 2-12/0 - 1-8/0 2-16/0 - 1-4/0 - 2-16/0 Kris Kentera 10-100/1 - - 1-7/0 - 1-10/0 5-39/0 - 1-8/0 - 1-13/1 - 1-23/0 Trent Pruitt 3-44/0 - - - - - - 1-15/0 - 1-12/0 1-17/0 - Latevius Rayford 2-29/0 DNP 1-24/0 DNP - - - - 1-5/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP Fitz Lassing 4-25/2 - - - - 3-18/1 - - DNP - - - 1-7/1 A. Carta-Samuels 1-21/0 - - - 1-21/0 - - - DNP DNP - - Brian Kimbrow 5-19/0 - - - DNP - 1-7/0 - - - 2-12/0 - 2-0/0 Dillon van der Wal 1-4/0 - 1-4/0 - DNP - DNP - - - - - Trey Wilkins 2-4/0 - 1-(-1)/0 DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP - 1-5/0 DNP -

Punt Returns

#-Yds SC NW PC UGA MIZZ FLA AU MASS UK MISS UT WF

Jonathan Krause Trent Pruitt

14-46 1-2 5-32 1-0 2-21 3--9 - 2-0 - DNP DNP - 5-24 - 2-8 - - - - - - - 1-(-2) - 2-18

Kick Returns

#-Yds SC NW PC UGA MIZZ FLA AU MASS UK MISS UT WF

Darrius Sims 22-509 1-34 2-2 5-128 2-60 4-96 - - - 1-13 1-18 3-108 3-50 Brian Kimbrow 12-192 1-12 - - DNP - 4-75 4-79 3-26 - - - Andre Hal 4-69 1-11 - - - 1-18 - 1-19 1-21 - - - DNP Torren McGaster 1-14 - - 1-14 - - - - - - - - Wesley Tate 2-14 - - - - - - - 1-14 1-0 - - Paris Head 1-12 - - - - - - - - - 1-12 - -

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2013 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Safety Kenny Ladler

Linebacker Darreon Herring

Tackles

Sacks Pass Def # Name Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds 1 Kenny Ladler 35 Darreon Herring 31 Javon Marshall 13 Jake Sealand 12 Steven Clarke 23 Andre Hal 90 Walker May 92 Kyle Woestmann 28 Karl Butler 55 Caleb Azubike 69 Adam Butler 40 Ja'karri Thomas 97 Jared Morse 44 Barron Dixon 21 Paris Head 36 Chase Garnham 32 Andrew Williamson 42 Kellen Williams 53 Vince Taylor 27 Jahmel McIntosh 45 Stephen Weatherly 22 Casey Hughes 5 Torren McGaster 54 Jimmy Stewart 30 Larry Franklin 6S Darrius Sims 94 Torey Agee 11 Harding Harper 34 Andrew East 87 Jordan Matthews 39 Carey Spear 4G Josh Gregory 93 Ladarius Banks 29 Taylor Hudson TM TEAM

Vanderbilt Totals

Opponents

66

12 62 25 87 1.0-1 12 44 36 80 1.5-9 12 47 30 77 5.5-17 12 13 31 44 2.5-6 12 31 9 40 .

11 27 13 40 6.5-13 12 24 16 40 8.5-41 12 20 18 38 6.5-26 10 26 12 38 7.5-21 10 21 10 31 9.5-53 11 16 9 25 6.0-18 12 9 14 23 2.5-10 12 12 11 23 2.5-11 12 9 14 23 3.5-9 12 15 6 21 .

5 13 6 19 1.0-1 11 11 8 19 1.0-2 12 8 11 19 1.0-2 12 12 6 18 0.5-2 12 8 8 16 .

11 8 7 15 3.0-25 12 8 6 14 2.0-7 12 9 5 14 .

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12 494 336 830 79-303 12 505 385 890 75.0-287

Defensive End Kyle Woestmann

Fumbles Blocked BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick

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24-177 16-223 32-174 14-248

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INDIVIDUAL DEFENSIVE GAME SUMMARIES Tackles

Solo-Assisted-Total MISS AP SC MASS UAB MIZZ UGA TAMU UF UK UT WF

Kenny Ladler Darreon Herring Javon Marshall Jake Sealand Walker May Andre Hal Steven Clarke Kyle Woestmann Karl Butler Caleb Azubike Adam Butler Ja'karri Thomas Jared Morse Barron Dixon Paris Head Kellen Williams Andrew Williamson Chase Garnham Vince Taylor Jahmel McIntosh Stephen Weatherly Casey Hughes Torren McGaster Jimmy Stewart Larry Franklin Darrius Sims Torey Agee Andrew East Harding Harper Carey Spear Josh Gregory Taylor Hudson Ladarius Banks

62-25-87 6-1 2-1 10-4 2-4 1-4 9-5 9-0 8-2 5-0 5-3 3-0 2-1 44-36-80 4-1 1-2 5-4 2-6 3-2 2-6 7-3 3-6 6-1 4-2 4-1 3-2 47-30-77 9-0 1-1 4-4 2-5 2-5 2-5 6-1 3-2 7-1 4-2 5-2 2-2 13-31-44 0-1 0-2 3-5 0-8 1-3 1-4 2-0 1-4 3-1 1-2 1-0 0-1 24-16-40 0-1 2-1 3-1 0-3 0-1 1-3 4-1 2-1 1-0 3-1 4-2 4-1 27-13-40 7-2 1-1 3-1 2-3 0-2 2-1 3-0 0-1 5-0 2-1 2-1 DNP 31-9-40 2-1 3-0 2-2 1-0 0-1 2-2 7-0 4-3 4-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 20-18-38 5-2 0-1 3-3 0-3 1-2 0-2 2-2 3-1 2-0 1-2 3-0 26-12-38 3-0 2-2 2-2 DNP DNP - 1-1 2-5 1-0 6-0 4-1 5-1 21-10-31 1-1 2-1 3-2 4-0 1-1 5-2 2-1 - 2-2 1-0 DNP DNP 16-9-25 1-0 DNP 2-4 3-3 2-0 1-1 - - 1-0 2-0 2-1 2-0 9-14-23 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-3 2-2 1-1 0-1 1-2 2-2 - - 12-11-23 0-2 1-0 0-2 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-2 0-1 2-0 4-0 2-1 2-0 9-14-23 0-1 1-2 1-0 - 3-3 1-1 1-2 0-4 2-1 - - 15-6-21 1-0 1-0 3-0 1-1 1-1 0-1 - 2-1 2-0 1-1 - 3-1 8-11-19 - 4-5 1-0 1-0 1-3 0-1 1-0 0-1 - 0-1 - 11-8-19 3-0 1-1 1-2 2-2 0-2 - - 0-1 1-0 - 3-0 DNP 13-6-19 1-1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 2-0 1-1 7-3 2-1 12-6-18 2-2 - 1-1 0-1 1-2 - 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 - 8-8-16 0-1 1-2 0-1 - - 1-2 - 1-0 1-0 - 1-1 3-1 8-7-15 2-0 DNP 1-2 - 1-0 0-1 - 1-0 2-0 0-2 1-2 8-6-14 - 2-1 1-0 1-2 2-1 1-2 - 1-0 - - - 9-5-14 0-1 1-0 - 1-1 2-0 1-1 - 1-1 - 1-0 1-0 1-1 8-5-13 - 2-0 1-0 - - 0-3 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 2-1 5-6-11 1-0 0-1 1-0 0-2 0-3 2-0 - - 1-0 DNP - 8-2-10 - - 3-0 - 2-0 0-2 - 2-0 1-0 - - 1-3-4 DNP 0-2 DNP DNP 1-0 DNP DNP 0-1 - - - 2-2-4 - - 0-1 - - 0-1 - - - 1-0 - 1-0 3-1-4 - 2-1 1-0 - - - - - - - - 2-1-3 - - - - 0-1 - - - 1-0 - 1-0 2-0-2 DNP DNP DNP - 2-0 - - - - - - DNP 1-0-1 - - - - - - - - 1-0 - - 1-0-1 - - DNP DNP - - DNP 1-0 - - - -

Defensive End Walker May

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INDIVIDUAL DEFENSIVE GAME SUMMARIES

Defensive End Caleb Azubike Interceptions/Ret. Kenny Ladler Paris Head Andre Hal Andrew Williamson Javon Marshall Steven Clarke Darreon Herring Chase Garnham

Fumbles

Kenny Ladler Kellen Williams Jake Sealand Casey Hughes Paris Head Darrius Sims Andrew Williamson Adam Butler Ja'karri Thomas Andre Hal Torren McGaster Karl Butler Stephen Weatherly Javon Marshall Walker May Steven Clarke

QB Sacks

Kyle Woestmann Walker May Caleb Azubike Stephen Weatherly Jimmy Stewart Larry Franklin Barron Dixon Javon Marshall Darreon Herring Jared Morse

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Cornerback Andre Hal

Linebacker Karl Butler

No.-Yds MISS AP SC MASS UAB MIZZ UGA TAMU UF UK UT WF 5-61 - - - - 1-0 - - 1-32 1-28 1-0 1-1 3-9 - - - - - - - - - 1-0 2-9 2-32 - - - - - - - - 1-20 1-12 - DNP 2-40 - - - - - - - - 1-38 1-2 - DNP 1-0 - - - - - - 1-0 - - - - 1-69 - - 1-69 - - - - - - - - 1-3 - - - - 1-3 - - - - - - 1-9 - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - - - 1-9

FF/FR MISS AP

SC MASS UAB MIZZ UGA TAMU UF UK UT WF

4/- - - - - - 1/- 1/- 2/- - - 1/- 2/- - - 1/- - - - - 1/- - - - 1/- - - - - - - 1/- - - - - 1/- - 1/- - - - - - - - - - -/1 - -/1 - - - - - - - - - -/1 - - -/1 - - - - - - - - -/1 - - -/1 - - - - - - - - 1/1 - DNP - 1/1 - - - - - - - 1/- - - - - - 1/- - - - - - -/1 - - - - - - -/1 - - - - -/1 - - - - - - -/1 - - - - -/1 - - - - - - - -/1 - - - -/1 - - - - - - - -/1 - - - -/1 - - - - - - - -/1 - - - 1/- - - - - - - - - 1/- - - -/1 - - - - - - - - -/1 - - -

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SC NW PC UGA MIZZ

FLA AU MASS UK MISS UT WF

5-1-5.5 2.0-8 - - - 0.5-3 - - 2.0-6 1.0-8 - - 3-2-4.0 - 1.0-10 - - - 0.5-3 - - 1.0-6 - 0.5-4 1.0-9 4-0-4.0 - 1.0-6 - 1.0-4 - - - - 2.0-32 - DNP DNP 2-1-2.5 1.0-6 DNP - - - - - - - - 1.5-19 2-0-2.0 - 2.0-15 - - - - - - - - - 1-1-1.5 - - - - 0.5-4 1.0-4 - - - DNP - 1-1-1.5 - - - - 1.0-2 0.5-2 - - - - - 1-0-1.0 - - - - - - - - 1.0-13 - - 1-0-1.0 1.0-8 - - - - - - - - - - 1-0-1.0 - - - - - - - - - 1.0-5 - -

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Starters/2013 stat comparisons Starters (OFF.)

WR

WR

WR/TE/FB TE

QB

Lassing (FB) Jelks (OT) Lassing (FB) Scheu Cunningham Scheu Lassing (FB) White (OT) Kentera (HB) Scheu Lassing (FB) Gouger (OG) Lassing (FB) Scheu Scheu (TE) White (OT) Lassing (FB) van der Wal Pruitt (WR) Kentera (HB) Cunningham Kentera (HB) Cunningham Pruitt (WR)

Carta-Samuels Tate Johnson White Townsend Pulley Bridges Carta-Samuels Tate Johnson White Townsend Pulley Bridges Carta-Samuels Seymour Johnson Bernstein Townsend Pulley Bridges Carta-Samuels Tate Johnson Bernstein Townsend Pulley Jelks Carta-Samuels Tate Johnson Bernstein Townsend Pulley Jelks Carta-Samuels Seymour Johnson Bernstein Townsend Pulley Jelks Carta-Samuels Seymour Johnson Bernstein Townsend Pulley Jelks

RB

LT

LG

C

RG

RT

Ole Miss Austin Peay at S. Carolina at UMass UAB Missouri Georgia at Texas A&M at Florida Kentucky at Tennessee Wake Forest

Krause Matthews Krause Matthews Krause Matthews Krause Matthews Krause Matthews White (OG) Matthews Krause Matthews Krause Matthews Cunningham Matthews Cunningham Matthews Krause Matthews Krause Matthews

Starters (DeF.)

DE

DT

DT

DE

OLB MLB

OLB

CB

SS FS

CB

Woestmann Woestmann Woestmann Woestmann Woestmann Woestmann Woestmann Woestmann Woestmann Woestmann Woestmann Woestmann

A. Butler Morse Morse A. Butler A. Butler A. Butler Morse Morse Morse Morse Morse Morse

Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Dixon Taylor Taylor A. Butler Taylor

May May May May May May May May May May May May

Herring Herring Herring Herring Herring Herring Herring Herring Herring Herring Herring Herring

K. Butler K. Butler K. Butler Franklin Franklin Franklin K. Butler K. Butler K. Butler K. Butler K. Butler K. Butler

Hal Hal Hal Hal Hal Hal Hal McGaster Hal Hal Hal Head

Marshall Marshall Marshall Marshall Marshall Marshall Marshall Marshall Marshall Marshall Marshall Marshall

Clarke Clarke Clarke Clarke Clarke Clarke Clarke Clarke Clarke Clarke Clarke Clarke

Ole Miss Austin Peay at S. Carolina at UMass UAB Missouri Georgia at Texas A&M at Florida Kentucky at Tennessee Wake Forest

Robinette Robinette

Seymour Johnson Seymour Johnson Carta-Samuels Seymour Johnson Carta-Samuels Seymour Johnson Carta-Samuels Tate Johnson

Garnham Sealand Sealand Sealand Sealand Sealand Sealand Head (CB) Garnham Garnham Garnham Garnham

Bernstein Bernstein Bernstein Bernstein Bernstein

Townsend Townsend Townsend Townsend Townsend

Pulley Pulley Pulley Pulley Pulley

Ladler Ladler Ladler Ladler Ladler Ladler Ladler Ladler Ladler Ladler Ladler McIntosh

Jelks Jelks Jelks Jelks White

Game-By-Game Team Comparisons (Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category)

Ole Miss Austin Peay at South Carolina at UMass UAB Missouri Georgia at Texas A&M at Florida Kentucky at Tennessee Wake Forest Totals

Score 1st Downs Rushing Passing Rush Yds Pass Yds Plays-Total Yds Ret. Yds Turnovers L, 35-39 19/28 7/10 11/17 33-126/37-206 300/283 69-426/84-489 59/27 2/0 W, 38-3 21/6 7/5 12/1 35-169/34-85 273/54 64-442/50-139 45/69 1/1 L, 25-35 14/31 7/13 7/18 33-121/49-220 147/359 55-268/87-579 211/44 2/3 W, 24-7 23/17 11/7 12/8 39-166/31-99 240/149 67-406/64-248 81/36 2/1 W, 52-24 23/17 10/6 11/10 35-206/29-156 334/206 64-540/65-362 108/67 1/2 L, 28-51 27/29 11/13 14/14 38-130/43-245 338/278 79-468/71-523 75/45 1/0 W, 31-27 21/16 9/8 10/6 38-119/35-107 218/114 73-337/63-221 108/55 2/3 L, 24-56 19/28 7/11 12/17 44-95/32-182 234/376 76-329/78-558 93/86 3/5 W, 34-17 12/26 9/6 3/16 44-126/34-39 57/305 56-183/80-344 99/87 0/4 W, 22-6 14/17 6/8 6/7 37-116/40-142 197/120 62-313/68-262 42/22 0/4 W, 14-10 15/18 4/12 8/3 31-90/45-184 195/53 62-285/65-237 118/91 4/3 W, 23-21 22/15 11/7 10/8 45-132/24-111 271/155 82-403/58-266 77/82 2/1 350-296 231/248 99/106 116/125 452-1596/433-1776 2804/2452 809-4400/833-4228 1116/711 20/27

Game-By-Game Team Comparisons (Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category)

Ole Miss Austin Peay at South Carolina at UMass UAB Missouri Georgia at Texas A&M at Florida Kentucky at Tennessee Wake Forest

Totals

3rd Down 4th Down Time Poss Margin Yds/Rush Yds/Pass Yds/Play Punting Penalty Yds 8-16/6-14 1-1/1-1 30:46/29:14 1:32 3.8/5.6 8.3/6.0 6.2/5.8 5-40.0/4-44.8 40/49 4-11/3-14 0-0/0-0 29:13/30:47 -1:34 4.8/2.5 9.4/3.4 6.9/2.8 4-48.2/10-35.9 24/51 2-12/11-17 3-3/2-3 22:50/37:10 -14:20 3.7/4.5 6.7/9.4 4.9/6.7 6-46.7/3-29.3 0/30 8-13/8-16 2-3/1-1 32:19/27:41 4:38 4.3/3.2 8.6/4.5 6.1/3.9 1-52.0/6-37.0 35/20 5-10/4-15 0-0/0-1 29:24/30:36 -1:12 5.9/5.4 11.5/5.7 8.4/5.6 3-43.7/5-45.0 62/42 5-14/4-11 2-4/2-3 30:02/29:58 0:04 3.4/5.7 8.2/9.9 5.9/7.4 4-43.0/1-42.0 64/52 5-15/4-14 2-2/1-2 35:10/24:50 10:20 3.1/3.1 6.2/4.1 4.6/3.5 5-38.0/5-44.0 63/45 3-14/7-11 2-4/2-3 35:07/24:53 10:14 2.2/5.7 7.3/8.2 4.3/7.2 6-32.0/1-45.0 5/35 4-13/5-14 2-2/2-2 29:00/31:00 -2:00 2.9/1.1 4.8/6.6 3.3/4.3 5-45.2/2-40.0 57/84 4-15/7-16 2-3/0-2 32:32/27:28 5:04 3.1/3.5 7.9/4.3 5.0/3.9 5-46.4/5-34.6 74/85 4-13/4-13 1-1/0-1 31:45/28:15 3:30 2.9/4.1 6.3/2.7 4.6/3.6 5-37.8/5-37.0 74/61 6-19/4-13 4-4/1-1 38:09/21:51 16:18 2.9/4.6 7.3/4.6 4.9/4.6 4-46.2/6-37.2 10/25 58-165/67-168 21-27/13-22 376:17/343:43 32:34 3.5/4.1 7.9/6.1 5.4/5.1 53-42.3/53-38.5 508/579

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2013 statistical comparisons

3rd DOWNS

Score

Ole Miss L, 35-39 Austin Peay W, 38-3 at South Carolina L, 25-35 at UMass W, 24-7 UAB W, 52-24 Missouri L, 28-51 Georgia W, 31-27 at Texas A&M L, 24-56 at Florida W, 34-17 Kentucky W, 22-6 at Tennessee W, 14-10 Wake Forest W, 23-21 Vanderbilt Totals Opponents

4th DOWNS

Score

Time of Possession

Score

Ole Miss L, 35-39 Austin Peay W, 38-3 at South Carolina L, 25-35 at UMass W, 24-7 UAB W, 52-24 Missouri L, 28-51 Georgia W, 31-27 at Texas A&M L, 24-56 at Florida W, 34-17 Kentucky W, 22-6 at Tennessee W, 14-10 Wake Forest W, 23-21 Vanderbilt Totals Opponents

Ole Miss L, 35-39 Austin Peay W, 38-3 at South Carolina L, 25-35 at UMass W, 24-7 UAB W, 52-24 Missouri L, 28-51 Georgia W, 31-27 at Texas A&M L, 24-56 at Florida W, 34-17 Kentucky W, 22-6 at Tennessee W, 14-10 Wake Forest W, 23-21 Vanderbilt Totals Vanderbilt Avg.

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Overall

8-16 (50.0%) 4-11 (36.4%) 2-12 (16.7%) 8-13 (61.5%) 5-10 (50.0%) 5-14 (35.7%) 5-15 (33.3%) 3-14 (21.4%) 4-13 (30.8%) 4-15 (26.7%) 4-13 (30.8%) 6-19 (31.6%) 58-165 (35.2%) 67-168 (39.9%)

Overall

1st Qtr

2-5 (40.0%) 1-5 (20.0%) 0-3 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 1-2 (50.0%) 2-5 (40.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 0-3 (0.0%) 1-4 (25.0%) 1-5 (20.0%) 2-3 (66.7%) 1-3 (33.3%) 12-42 (28.6%) 18-39 (46.2%)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

2-2 (100.0%) 1-2 (50.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 2-4 (50.0%) 1-4 (25.0%) 2-5 (40.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 2-5 (40.0%) 0-2 (0.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 1-4 (25.0%) 1-4 (25.0%) 15-41 (36.6%) 19-45 (42.2%)

2nd Qtr

1-1 (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 3-3 (100.0%) 2-3 (66.7%) 0-0 (0.0%) 2-4 (50.0%) 2-2 (100.0%) 2-4 (50.0%) 2-2 (100.0%) 2-3 (66.7%) 1-1 (100.0%) 4-4 (100.0%) 21-27 (77.8%) 13-22 (59.1%)

0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 4-5 (80.0%) 1-1 (100.0%)

0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 4-5 (80.0%) 3-5 (60.0%)

Overall

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

30:46 29:13 22:50 32:19 29:24 30:02 35:10 35:07 29:00 32:32 31:45 38:09 376:17 31:21

8:33 8:54 5:49 6:24 6:58 7:21 6:47 7:06 8:41 8:40 9:13 8:49 93:15 7:46

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3rd Qtr

2-3 (66.7%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-2 (0.0%) 2-3 (66.7%) 1-2 (50.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 1-5 (20.0%) 3-4 (75.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 0-2 (0.0%) 2-6 (33.3%) 13-35 (37.1%) 20-46 (43.5%)

3rd Qtr

0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 2-2 (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 5-7 (71.4%) 5-6 (83.3%)

3rd Qtr

6:27 4:10 7:19 6:22 10:16 8:09 7:43 9:52 8:03 7:11 3:46 10:26 89:44 7:28

4th Qtr

2-6 (33.3%) 2-3 (66.7%) 1-4 (25.0%) 4-5 (80.0%) 2-2 (100.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 2-6 (33.3%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-3 (0.0%) 1-4 (25.0%) 1-4 (25.0%) 2-6 (33.3%) 18-47 (38.3%) 10-38 (26.3%)

4th Qtr

1-1 (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-2 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 8-10 (80.0%) 4-10 (40.0%)

4th Qtr

9:03 8:09 5:14 10:47 5:27 6:05 10:58 7:17 6:52 10:51 7:01 10:56 98:40 8:13

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Vanderbilt窶的nside Opponent 20-Yard Line

Opponent

Score

Times Times Total in RZ Scored Pts

Ole Miss L, 35-39

Austin Peay W, 38-3

at South Carolina L, 25-35

at Massachusetts W, 24-7

UAB W, 52-24

Missouri L, 28-51

Georgia W, 31-27

at Texas A&M L, 24-56

at Florida W, 34-17

Kentucky W, 22-6

at Tennessee W, 14-10 Wake Forest W, 23-21 Vanderbilt Totals

Vanderbilt Season Totals: 46 of 52 (88.5%)

3 5 5 5 6 2 5 3 6 4 3 5 52

3 5 3 3 6 2 5 3 6 3 2 5 46

21 31 22 17 42 14 31 17 34 13 14 23 279

Opponents窶的nside Vanderbilt 20-Yard Line

Opponent

Score

Times Times Total in RZ Scored Pts

Ole Miss L, 35-39 Austin Peay W, 38-3 at South Carolina L, 25-35 at Massachusetts W, 24-7 UAB W, 52-24 Missouri L, 28-51 Georgia W, 31-27 at Texas A&M L, 24-56 at Florida W, 34-17 Kentucky W, 22-6 at Tennessee W, 14-10 Wake Forest W, 23-21 Opponent Totals Opponent Season Totals: 37 of 42 (88.1%)

5 1 3 1 4 6 4 7 4 1 4 2 42

5 1 3 1 4 5 4 6 3 1 2 2 37

32 3 21 7 16 31 20 42 17 6 10 14 219

Rush TDs

3 4 3 2 6 2 4 2 4 1 2 2 35

Pass TDs

3 4 2 1 4 2 4 2 4 0 2 1 29

Rush TDs

Pass TDs

4 0 3 1 1 4 2 6 2 1 1 2 27

4 0 2 0 0 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 17

FG ---------------Failed in Red Zone--------------TDs Made FGA Downs Int Fumb Half Gm

0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6

0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 0 3 11

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FG ---------------Failed in Red Zone--------------TDs Made FGA Downs Int Fumb Half Gm 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 10

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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VANDERBILT – Individuals The Last Time...

Player, Date

Player scored 3 TDs ......................................Jerron Seymour, at Florida (3, 11/9/2013) Player scored 4 TDs or more.................... Earl Bennett, vs. Kentucky (5, 11/12/2005) QB passes for 3 TDs ................................ Chris Nickson, vs. Kentucky (3, 11/15/2008) QB passes for 4 & more TDs .........................Jay Cutler, vs. Kentucky (5, 11/12/2005) QB passed for 200+ yards ..........Carta-Samuels, vs. Wake Forest (231, 11/30/2013) QB passed for 300+ yards............... A. Carta-Samuels, vs. Missouri (338, 10/5/2013) QB passed for 400+ yards.....................Chris Nickson, at Kentucky (446, 11/11/2006) 70-yard (+) reception.................Rodgers-Matthews, vs. Tennessee (71, 11/17/2012) Rushed for 100+ yards ...............................Jerron Seymour, vs. UAB (107, 9/28/2013) Rushed for 200+ yards .......................Frank Mordica, vs. Air Force (321, 11/18/1978) Rushed for 300+ yards .......................Frank Mordica, vs. Air Force (321, 11/18/1978) 70-yard (+) rush ...........................................Zac Stacy, at Wake Forest (90, 11/24/2012) Rushed for 3 (+) TDs ....................................Zac Stacy, at Wake Forest (3, 11/26/2011) Receiver had 100+ yards .......... .J. Matthews, vs. Wake Forest (125, 11/30/2013) Receiver had 200+ yards ...........................Earl Bennett, vs. Richmond (223, 9/1/2007) Had three (+) TD receptions ........................Earl Bennett, vs. Richmond, (3, 9/1/2007) Returned kickoff for TD ................................... Andre Hal, vs. Georgia (96, 10/15/2011) Returned punt for TD ...................Jonathan Krause, at Wake Forest (83, 11/24/2012) Returned INT for TD ....................................... Trey Wilson, vs. UMass (17, 10/27/2012) Fumble return for TD ...............Sean Richardson, vs. Boston College (0, 12/31/2008) Kicked three or more FGs ....................Carey Spear, vs. Wake Forest (3, 11/30/2013) Kicked 50-yard (+) FG................................. Carey Spear, at S. Carolina (54, 9/14/2013) Had 70-yard (+) punt.......................... Abtin Iranmanesh, vs. Georgia (80, 10/18/2003) Blocked opponent punt ................Andrew Williamson, at Wake Forest (11/24/2012) Returned blocked punt for TD ......... Casey Hughes, at Wake Forest (0, 11/24/2012) Blocked opponent FG .....................................Adam Butler, at Tennessee (11/23/2013) Blocked a PAT attempt ....................................Adam Butler, vs. Kentucky (11/16/2013) Scored on safety ................................................................ Team, at Missouri (10/6/2012)

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Opponent, Date

Achieved 30 (+) first downs....................................vs. Western Carolina (33, 9/5/2009) Topped 500+ Yards in Total Offense...................................... . vs. UAB (540, 9/28/2013) 300 or more passing yards.................................................. vs. Missouri (338, 10/5/2013) 400 or more passing yards............................................... vs. Kentucky (446, 11/11/2006) Rushed for 200+ yards ................................................................. vs. UAB (206, 9/28/2013) Rushed for 300+ yards ................................................ vs. Presbyterian (410, 9/15/2012) Rushed for 400+ yards ..................................................vs. Presbyterian (410, 9/15/2012) Scored 40 points or more ...............................................................vs. UAB (52, 9/28/2013) Held foe under 100 total yards ........................................vs. Chattanooga (93, 9/6/2003) Held foe between 100-200 total yards ........................ vs. Austin Peay (139, 9/7/2013) Held foe under 100 rushing yards .............................................at Florida (39, 11/9/2013) Held foe under 100 passing yards ..................................at Tennessee (53, 11/23/2013) Held foe scoreless ...............................................................at Kentucky (40-0, 11/3/2012)

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Opponent – Individuals

The Last Time a VU Opponent...

Player (Team) Date

Player scored three TDs................................... Jeff Driskel, Florida (3, 10/13/2012) Player scored four TDs or more................. Justin Boyles, Duke (4, 10/28/2006) QB passes for three TDs ...............Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M (4, 10/26/2013) QB passes for four TDs .................Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M (4, 10/26/2013) QB passed for 200+ yards ............................Tyler Murphy, Florida (305, 11/9/2013) QB passed for 300+ yards.............................Tyler Murphy, Florida (305, 11/9/2013) QB passed for 400+ yards ........................ Bo Wallace, Ole Miss (403, 11/10/2012) 70-yard (+) reception...................... Berkstresser-Sasser, Missouri (85, 10/6/2012) Rushed for 100+ yards .................................... Jeff Scott, Ole Miss (138, 8/29/2013) Rushed for 200+ yards ..........................Arian Foster, Tennessee (223, 11/19/2005) Rushed for 3 (+) TDs ............................................Jeff Driskel, Florida (3, 10/13/2012) 70-yard (+) rush.................................................... Jeff Scott, Ole Miss (75, 8/29/2013) Receiver had 100+ yards .......... Bruce Ellington, South Carolina (111, 9/14/2013) Receiver had 200+ yards........................... Craig Yeast, Kentucky (269, 11/13/1998) Had three (+) TD receptions. .............Sidney Rice, South Carolina (3, 10/22/2005) Returned VU kickoff for TD. .................... Mike Wallace, Ole Miss (98, 9/20/2008) Returned VU punt for TD......................... C. Patterson, Tennessee (81,11/17/2012) Returned VU INT for TD..................Justin Jackson, Wake Forest (63, 11/30/2013) Returned VU fumble for TD .................. Jerry Franklin, Arkansas (94, 10/29/2011) Kicked three or more FGs..............................Bryson Rose, Ole Miss (4, 11/3/2012) Kicked 50-yard (+) FG......................................Bryson Rose, Ole Miss (4, 11/3/2012) Blocked VU punt.......................................................Byron Jones, UConn (9/10/2011) Returned blocked punt for a TD...........................Byron Jones, UConn (9/10/2011) Blocked VU FG.................................................................. S. Floyd, Florida (11/5/2011) Scored on VU safety..................................................... Team, Arkansas (10/30/2010)

Running back Brian Kimbrow Opponent – Team

The Last Time a VU Opponent...

Team, Date

Achieved 30 (+) first downs in game .....................South Carolina (31, 9/14/2013) Topped 500 Yards in Total Offense ..........................Texas A&M (558, 10/26/2013) Rushed for more than 200 yards .....................................Missouri (245, 10/5/2013) Rushed for more than 300 yards ...................................... Florida (326, 10/13/2012) Rushed for more than 400 yards ..........................Georgia Tech (404, 10/31/2009) 300 or more passing yards.................................................... Florida (305, 11/9/2013) Scored 40 points or more .............................................Texas A&M (56, 10/26/2013) Held Vanderbilt under 50 rushing yards .........................Alabama (41, 10/8/2011) Held Vanderbilt to 51-100 rushing yards ..................Tennessee (90, 11/23/2013) Held Vanderbilt under 100 passing yards............ South Carolina (73, 9/24/2011) Held Vanderbilt under 200 total yards ................................Florida (183, 11/9/2013)

Scoring drives Opponent Plays Yards Time Culminating Play OLE MISS 12 71 6:13 Tate 3-yd run OLE MISS 1 55 0:11 Matthews 55-yd catch from Carta-Samuels OLE MISS 7 80 3:19 Seymour 3-yd run OLE MISS 12 75 5:34 Tate 3-yd run OLE MISS 7 80 2:54 Scheu 34-yd catch from Carta-Samuels AUSTIN PEAY 11 57 4:16 Spear 25-yd field goal AUSTIN PEAY 9 76 4:12 Kimbrow 6-yd run AUSTIN PEAY 5 69 2:43 A. Carta-Samuels 1-yd run AUSTIN PEAY 5 49 1:43 Seymour 1-yd run AUSTIN PEAY 1 39 0:08 Matthews 39-yd catch from Carta-Samuels AUSTIN PEAY 3 18 0:22 A. Carta-Samuels 8-yd run @SO CAROLINA 1 1 0:03 J. Seymour 1-yd run @SO CAROLINA 4 46 0:24 Spear 54-yd field goal @SO CAROLINA 10 49 5:10 A. Carta-Samuels 1-yd run @SO CAROLINA 1 19 0:08 Tate 19-yd pass from Carta-Samuels @UMASS 6 81 3:06 Krause 42-yd pass from Carta-Samuels @UMASS 9 32 4:35 Spear 32-yd field goal @UMASS 11 80 5:24 Matthews 11-yd pass from Carta-Samuels @UMASS 14 89 7:03 Seymour 1-yd run UAB 7 80 2:47 Seymour 7-yd run UAB 5 44 2:36 Spear 50-yd field goal UAB 1 58 0:19 Seymour 58-yd run UAB 9 68 2:13 A. Carta-Samuels 1-yd run UAB 12 83 6:25 Tate 8-yd run UAB 3 69 1:02 Lassing 1-yd pass from Carta-Samuels UAB 5 63 1:41 Matthews 5-yd pass from Carta-Samuels UAB 5 29 2:34 Robinette 8-yd run

Opponent Plays Yards Time Culminating Play MIZZOU 15 75 6:46 Tate 2-yd run MIZZOU 6 75 2:57 Matthews 26-yd pass from Carta-Samuels MIZZOU 8 76 3:57 A. Carta-Samuels 2-yd run MIZZOU 3 80 0:30 Krause 35-yd pass from Carta-Samuels GEORGIA 11 76 5:32 Seymour 4-yd run GEORGIA 11 69 6:00 Spear 3-yd run GEORGIA 9 36 4:41 Robinette 4-yd run GEORGIA 11 60 4:44 Spear 40-yd field goal GEORGIA 1 13 0:07 Seymour 13-yd run @TEXAS A&M 10 69 4:49 Spear 23-yd field goal @TEXAS A&M 4 44 2:12 Krause 30-yd pass from Robinette @TEXAS A&M 4 27 0:49 Seymour 4-yd run @TEXAS A&M 13 80 5:28 Robinette 7-yd run @FLORIDA 14 62 7:04 Spear 31-yd field goal @FLORIDA 1 10 0:08 Seymour 10-yd run @FLORIDA 4 22 1:55 Robinette 5-yd run @FLORIDA 2 4 0:47 Seymour 2-yd run @FLORIDA 17 75 7:22 Seymour 1-yd run @FLORIDA 4 -4 2:38 Spear 31-yd field goal KENTUCKY 3 26 1:16 Kimbrow 21-yd run KENTUCKY 10 65 4:18 Spear 26-yd field goal KENTUCKY 8 74 4:14 Spear 38-yd field goal KENTUCKY 10 55 4:37 Kentera 13-yd pass from Robinette @TENNESSEE 11 61 5:29 Seymour 4-yd run @TENNESSEE 12 92 4:00 Robinette 5-yd run WAKE FOREST 11 88 6:03 Lassing 7-yd pass from Carta-Samuels WAKE FOREST 5 41 1:52 Robinette 8-yd run WAKE FOREST 11 64 2:59 Spear 41-yd field goal WAKE FOREST 12 70 7:02 Spear 25-yd field goal WAKE FOREST 11 36 2:52 Spear 38-yd field goal

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2013 Game recap Ole Miss edges Vanderbilt in wild season opener NASHVILLE (AP) – Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze may have a highlyrated crop of freshmen to coach. Senior Jeff Scott made sure his new teammates left their first college game as winners.

Jeff Scott ran 75 yards for a touchdown with 1:07 left, and Mississippi rallied twice Thursday night to beat Vanderbilt 39-35 in a wild season opener for both teams.

Vanderbilt went up 35-32 on a 34-yard TD pass from Austyn Carta-Samuels to Steven ame Scheu with 1:30 left. But Scott beat the Aug. 29, 2013 Commodores for a TD and the fourth lead Nashville change.

Vanderbilt had a final chance to extend the Southeastern Conference's longest winning streak, but Cody Prewitt intercepted a pass off Jordan Matthews' hands with 26 seconds left. That allowed the Rebels to snap a three-game skid to Vanderbilt, the last a painful 27-26 loss in Oxford last year.

Earlier in the final drive, Matthews and Carta-Samuels hooked up for a remarkable 4th down completion and first down.

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PLAY OF THE GAME With just over a minute remaining in the game Ole Miss' Jeff Scott ran 75 yards for the winning touchdown immediately following what looked to be the winning score from Vanderbilt's Steven Scheu on a pass from Austyn Carta-Samuels.

KEY STATISTIC Austyn Carta-Samuels' 300 yards passing made him the first Vanderbilt QB to throw for 300 yards in a game since 2006 when Chris Nickson threw for 446 yards against Kentucky.

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VANDERBILT STADIUM - AUGUST 29, 2013

""The game is never won, just like it was never won last year when we were down at their place and came back and won.

They did the same thing to us. We got a taste of our own medicine."

Coach James Franklin on Ole Miss' rally in the second half

NOTEWORTHY Attendance was a sellout of 40,350, marking the first sellout at Vanderbilt Stadium since the Tennessee game last year and the first home opener sellout since 1996. The opener marked the second straight season the Commodores opened the season on a Thursday and eighth time in school history.

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Scoring Summary Team Ole Miss Vanderbilt

1 2 3 10 0 15 0 21 7

4 Final Record 14 39 0-1, 0-1 7 35 0-1, 0-1

1st: UM: Ritter 30 yd field goal, 6-18 1:42. UM: Brunetti 1 yd run (Ritter kick), 9-42 3:17.

2nd: VANDY: Tate 3 yd run (Spear kick), 12-71 6:13. VANDY: Matthews 55 yd pass from Carta-Samuels (Spear kick), 1-55 0:11. VANDY: Jerron Seymour 3 yd run (Spear kick), 7-80 3:19.

3rd: UM: Brunetti 3 yd run (Ritter kick), 7-63 1:56. VANDY: Tate 3 yd run (Spear kick), 12-75 5:34. UM: Wallace 3 yd run (Treadwell pass from Wallace), 15-75 4:24.

4th: UM: Wallace 1 yd run (Ritter kick), 11-86 2:54. VANDY: Scheu 34 yd pass from Carta-Samuels (Carey Spear kick), 7-80 2:54. UM: Scott 75 yd run (Ritter kick), 2-75 0:23, UM 39 - VANDY 35

Statistics

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

OLE MISS 28 37-206 283 47-31-0 84-489 1-11 1-14 2-2 4-44.8 0-0 4-49 29:14 6 of 14 2 of 2 5-5 2-12

Vanderbilt

19 33-126 300 36-21-2 69-426 1-2 3-57 0-0 5-40.0 2-0 5-40 30:46 8 of 16 1 of 1 3-3 4-22

RUSHING: UM-Jeff Scott 12-138; Bo Wallace 18-48; R. Nkemdiche 1-11; Jaylen Walton 2-6; Barry Brunetti 2-4; Kailo Moore 1-0; TEAM 1-minus 1. VANDY-Jerron Seymour 5-43; Wesley Tate 17-39; Brian Kimbrow 6-37; A Carta-Samuels 5-7.

PASSING: UM-Bo Wallace 31-47-0-283. VANDY-A Carta-Samuels 21-36-2-300.

RECEIVING: UM-L. Treadwell 9-82; Evan Engram 5-61; Donte Moncrief 5-56; Ja-Mes Logan 5-39; Jeff Scott 4-25; Jordan Holder 3-20. VANDY-Jordan Matthews 10-178; Jonathan Krause 6-66; Wesley Tate 3-13; Steven Scheu 2-43.

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2013 Game recap CommoDores Top Austin Peay; Score 35 points in 2nd Quarter NASHVILLE (AP) – Like last week, Vanderbilt got off to a slow start, but this result was much different.

Austyn Carta-Samuels ran for two touchdowns and threw for another as Vanderbilt beat Austin Peay 38-3.

Leading 3-0 at the end of the first quarter, the Commodores opened the game up in the second, scoring touchdowns on four straight possessions.

"It is something that I have noticed this week and last week," Carta-Samuels said. ame Sept. 7, 2013 "Our second quarters have been phenomenal but our first quarters have been slow. It is Nashville definitely going to be a focal point moving forward, starting really well at the beginning of practice because that is where everything happens first, and then carrying it over into Saturdays."

Carta-Samuels, making his third career start for Vanderbilt, had a 1-yard touchdown run with 9:23 remaining in the second. Later on in the quarter he connected with receiver Jordan Matthews on a 39-yard touchdown play.

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Scoring Summary Team Austin Peay Vanderbilt

1 2 3 4 Final Record 0 0 3 0 3 0-2 3 35 0 0 38 1-1

1st: VANDY: Spear 25 yd field goal, 11-57 4:16.

2nd: VANDY: Kimbrow 6 yd run (Spear kick), 9-76 4:12. VANDY: Carta-Samuels 1 yd run (Spear kick), 5-69 2:43. VANDY: Seymour 1 yd run (Spear kick), 5-49 1:43. VANDY: Matthews 39 yd pass from Carta-Samuels (Spear kick), 1-39 0:08. VANDY: CartaSamuels 8 yd run (Spear kick), 3-18 0:22.

3rd: APSU: Spears 20 yd field goal, 8-62 4:33.

Statistics

AUSTIN PEAY

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

6 34-85 54 16-11-0 50-139 0-0 1-16 2-32 1-21 10-35.9 5-1 8-51 30:47 3 of 14 0 of 0 1-1 0-0

Vanderbilt

21 35-169 273 29-19-1 64-442 1-3 7-40 2-2 0-0 4-48.2 0-0 5-24 29:13 4 of 11 0 of 0 5-5 4-31

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PLAY OF THE GAME Brian Kimbrow's six-yard touchdown run in the second quarter kick started the Vanderbilt offense and was the first of five TDs in the quarter.

The Commodores scored four rushing touchdowns in the quarter with Austyn Carta-Samuels running two scores in.

KEY STATISTIC Vanderbilt's 38 points in the first half are the most in the first half since 1999 against the Citadel when the Dores led 38-0 at the half.

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RUSHING: AP-Phillips, Tim 9-67; Franklin, Julia 7-39; Oliver, Terrenc 5-9; Mitchell, Timar 3-4; Sexton, Jacob 1-3; Williams, Omar 2-0; Team 2-(-12); Spivey, Andrew 5-minus 25. VANDY-Jerron Seymour 9-41; Brian Kimbrow 8-41; A Carta-Samuels 4-23; P Robinette 3-20; Derek King 4-19; Wesley Tate 5-17; Jonathan Krause 1-11; Josh Grady 1-(-3).

PASSING: AP-Spivey, Andrew 7-11-0-37; Mitchell, Timar 4-5-0-17.

VANDY-A Carta-Samuels 14-22-0-223; P Robinette 4-5-0-41; Josh Grady 1-2-1-9.

RECEIVING: AP-Chatman, LaDari 3-19; Clack, Darryl 3-15; Johnson, Kamron 2-10; Coleman, Rashaa 1-9; Phillips, Tim 1-5; Embry, Jamaar 1-(-4).

VANDY-J Cunningham 7-67; Jordan Matthews 6-111; Jonathan Krause 2-60; L Rayford 1-24; Steven Scheu 1-8; D van der Wal 1-4; Trey Wilkins 1-(-1).

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" I can't really answer how we got out of it, but it's something that I've noticed now the past couple weeks that our second quarters have been phenomenal, but our first quarters have been slow. So that's definitely gonna be a focal point moving forward, starting really well."

Austyn Carta-Samuels on Vanderbilt's slow start

NOTEWORTHY Jordan Matthews' 39-yard TD catch in the second quarter gave him one TD grab in seven straight games and 20 in his career. He finished the game with 111 receiving yardsyards.

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2013 Game recap dores' Late rally Comes up Short; Take 35-25 Loss at So. Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Steve Spurrier won't hang his head after No. 13 South Carolina's 35-25 win over Vanderbilt, no matter how close the Gamecocks came to blowing a four-touchdown lead.

The Gamecocks (2-1, 1-1 SEC) scored on their first-four possessions as Connor Shaw threw for three touchdowns and Jadeveon Clowney forced a third-quarter fumble despite pain in his right foot because of troublesome bone spurs he's had since high school. ame South Carolina appeared to have this one finSept. 14, 2013 ished early, scoring on its first four possessions lead 28-0. It still led 35-10 when it opened Columbia, S.C. to the second half with Shaw's final TD pass, a 33-yarder to Brandon Wilds.

That's when the Commodores (1-2, 0-2) threw a scare into the Gamecocks, aided by a fumbled kickoff and punt by South Carolina.

Vanderbilt scored twice in a 13-second span of the fourth quarter to pull within 10 points.

Still, it was a satisfied Spurrier heading into the Gamecocks' first bye week after his team ran up 579 yards.

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Trailing by 10 points midway through the fourth quarter, Vanderbilt recovered a fumble and drove the ball to the South Carolina five-yard line before Jimmy Legree stepped in front of an Austyn Carta-Samuels pass in the end zone to end the threat.

KEY STATISTIC The difference might have been in red-zone production. South Carolina went a perfect 3-for-3 inside the Vanderbilt 20-yard line, scoring three touchdowns. The Commodores to 3-for-5 in the red zone.

QUOTABLE "I'm proud of the way we fought back, this team always has a lot of heart, but we have to change our expectations from the team that's pulling the upset to the team that is winning every game."

Wesley Johnson on the team's slow start and second half rally

NOTEWORTHY Carey Spear's 54-yard field goal at the end of the first half set a new career-best and matches Johnny Clark's 54-yard kick vs. Auburn in 1987 for the third longest in school history.

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Team 1 2 Vanderbilt 0 10 South Carolina 21 7

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4 Final Record 15 25 1-2, 0-2 0 35 2-1, 1-1

1st: SC: Jones 12 yd pass from Shaw (Fry kick), 6-42 2:37. SC: Davis 4 yd run (Fry kick), 11-93 3:58. SC: Thompson 3 yd run (Fry kick), 8-76 2:36.

2nd: SC: Ellington 26 yd pass from Shaw (Fry kick), 8-92 3:23. VANDY: Seymour 1 yd run (Spear kick), 1-1 0:03. VANDY: Spear 54 yd field goal, 4-46 0:24.

3rd: SC: Wilds 33 yd pass from Shaw (Fry kick), 10-75 4:3.

4th: VANDY: Carta-Samuels 1 yd run (Carey Spear kick), 10-49 5:10. VANDY: Tate 19 yd pass from Carta-Samuels (Scheu pass from Carta-Samuels), 1-19 0:08.

Statistics

Vanderbilt

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

14 33-121 147 22-12-1 55-268 0-0 1-0 6-142 1-69 6-46.7 1-1 0-0 22:50 2 of 12 3 of 3 3-5 0-0

S. Carolina

31 49-220 359 38-28-1 87-579 0-0 5-12 2-31 1-1 3-29.3 3-2 5-30 37:10 11 of 17 2 of 3 3-3 5-29

RUSHING: VANDY-Wesley Tate 10-71; Jerron Seymour 6-39; Brian Kimbrow 5-16; A Carta-Samuels 12-minus 5. SC-Connor Shaw 19-84; Mike Davis 17-77; Brandon Wilds 10-36; Dylan Thompson 3-23.

PASSING: VANDY-A Carta-Samuels 12-22-1-147. SC-Connor Shaw 21-29-0-284; Dylan Thompson 7-9-1-75.

RECEIVING: VANDY-Jordan Matthews 8-106; Wesley Tate 1-19; Jonathan Krause 1-10; Kris Kentera 1-7; Jerron Seymour 1-5. SC-Bruce Ellington 8-111; Brandon Wilds 5-65; Mike Davis 3-67; Shaq Roland 3-38; Rory Anderson 3-30; Jerell Adams 2-16; Damiere Byrd 1-12; Nick Jones 1-12; Kwinton Smith 1-9; Dylan Thompson 1- (-1).

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2013 Game recap Vanderbilt Takes Road Win; Claim 24-7 Victory over UMass FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – Austyn Carta-Samuels threw for two touchdowns and Vanderbilt used a pair of TDs in the fourth quarter to pull away in a 24-7 victory over Massachusetts.

Carta-Samuels completed 18 of 27 passes for 219 yards and rushed for 38 more. He also caught a pass for a 21-yard gain that set up his 11-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Matthews to put the Commodores (2-2) up 17-7 with 13:44 left to play.

Vanderbilt gained 167 of its 406 total yards in ame the fourth quarter, wearing down the Minutemen Sept. 21, 2013 (0-4) after a tight first half and scoring twice in Foxborough, Mass. the final period.

Jonathan Krause had 105 receiving yards on six catches, including a touchdown late in the first quarter.

UMass drove as far as the Commodores' 32-yard line in the third quarter, but lost seven yards on a pair of rushes, then allowed a sack.

The ensuing punt went into the end zone and Carta-Samuels led the Commodores on an 11-play touchdown drive over the next 5:24 that put Vanderbilt in control. Carta-Samuels avoided a sack and found Jordan Matthews for an 11-yard touchdown with 13:44 left in the game. It was Mathews' 20th career touchdown.

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Team 1 2 3 4 Final Record Vanderbilt 7 3 0 14 24 2-2 Massachusetts 0 7 0 0 7 0-4

1st: VANDY: Krause 42 yd pass from Carta-Samuels (Spear kick), 6-81 3:06.

2nd: UMASS: Sharpe 4 yd pass from Doyle (Lucas kick), 14-75 6:23. VANDY: Spear 32 yd field goal, 9-32 4:35.

4th: VANDY: Matthews 11 yd pass from Carta-Samuels (Spear kick), 11-80 5:24.

VANDY: Seymour 1 yd run (Spear kick), 14-89 7:03.

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Vanderbilt

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

23 39-166 240 28-19-1 67-406 0-0 2-21 2-60 0-0 1-52.0 1-1 5-35 32:19 8 of 13 2 of 3 3-5 1-4

UMASS

With the Commodores leading 10-7 in the fourth quarter Jordan Matthews caught a screen pass, hurdled a defender and bounced into the end zone to put VU up by two scores.

KEY STATISTIC Vanderbilt posted an impressive 8-for-13 on third down in the victory and racked up over 400 yards of total offense.

17 31-99 149 33-23-0 64-248 0-0 0-0 2-36 1-0 6-37.0 4-1 4-20 27:41 8 of 16 1 of 1 1-1 1-1

RUSHING: VANDY-Wesley Tate 14-64; Jerron Seymour 15-56; A Carta-Samuels 9-38; Jordan Matthews 1-8. UMASS-DOYLE,A. 8-29; WOODLEY,L. 5-28; WEGZYN,M. 5-22; WILSON,J. 7-15; BEDELL,S. 5-12; TEAM 1-minus 7.

PASSING: VANDY-A Carta-Samuels 18-27-1-219; Wesley Tate 1-1-0-21.

UMASS-DOYLE,A. 20-28-0-133; WEGZYN,M. 3-5-0-16.

RECEIVING: VANDY-Jordan Matthews 8-76; Jonathan Krause 6-105; Jerron Seymour 2-9; Wesley Tate 1-26; A Carta-Samuels 1-21; Steven Scheu 1-3.

UMASS-SHARPE,T. 7-45; BLANCHFLOWER,R. 7-42; LONG,E. 3-16; DAVIS,B. 3-13; WILSON,J. 2-14; WOODLEY,L. 1-9; BEDELL,S. 0-10.

QUOTABLE " He threw the ball in the perfect spot and the defender couldn't make a play on it and I was just able to reach my arms out on it. I used every inch of the 5'6" I could to catch the ball and drag my feet in bounds."

RB Jerron Seymour on his third down catch that set up his one-yard TD run

NOTEWORTHY Jonathan Krause made the first TD reception of his career with a 42-yard catch in the first quarter. Krause caught six passes for 105 yards - his first career 100-yard receiving game.

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2013 Game recap 'dore Offense Explosive in 52-24 Home Victory OVER UAB NASHVILLE (AP) – Jerron Seymour ran for a pair of first-half touchdowns to lead Vanderbilt to a 52-24 win over UAB. Seymour started the game's scoring with a 7-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter. With just over nine minutes remaining in the second Seymour took a direct snap and ran for a 58-yard score on the only play of that drive.

It was the first career two-touchdown game ame for the sophomore, who set a career high with Sept. 28, 2013 107 yards rushing.

Vanderbilt quarterback Austyn CartaNashville Samuels ran for a touchdown and threw for two more, completing 23-29 passes for a career high 334 yards.

Carta-Samuels' second touchdown pass went to Jordan Matthews, who tied a Vanderbilt record with his 21st career touchdown reception.

Ty Long kicked three field goals for the Blazers (1-3, 0-0 Conference USA) in the game. After connecting from 33 yards late in the first quarter, Long hit on a 20-yard field goal with 9:23 remaining in the second and again from 37 in the third.

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PLAY OF THE GAME Jerron Seymour's 58-yard touchdown run in the second quarter on the drive's first play was in response to UAB's second field goal of the night that brought the Blazers within 10-6. Seymour's run was the beginning of the blowout.

KEY STATISTIC The Vanderbilt offense has now scored at least 24 points in its last 11 games, dating back to last season.

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"Scheduling and recruiting are the two biggest keys to turning a program around and building it for the future. You have to be able to play well in nonconference games. Being able to do so builds confidence."

Head Coach James Franklin on Vanderbilt's non-conference results

NOTEWORTHY For the first time in school history the Commodores had a passer throw for over 300 yards (Austyn Carta-Samuels), a rusher over 100 yards (Jerron Seymour) and two receivers over 100 yards (Jordan Matthews and Jonathan Krause).

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1 2 3 4 Final Record 3 3 3 15 24 1-3 7 17 7 21 52 3-2

1st: VANDY: Seymour 7 yd run (Spear kick), 7-80 2:47. UAB: Long 33 yd FG, 8-60 3:58.

2nd: VANDY: Spear 50 yd FG, 5-44 2:36. UAB: Long 20 yd field goal, 9-72 2:17. VANDY: Seymour 58 yd run (Spear kick), 1-58 0:19. VANDY: Carta-Samuels 1 yd run (Spear kick), 9-68 2:13.

3rd: UAB: Long 37 yd FG, 7-4 2:48. VANDY: Tate 8 yd run (Spear kick), 12-83 6:25.

4th: VANDY: Lassing 1 yd pass from Carta-Samuels (Spear kick), 3-69 1:02. UAB: Powell 29 yd pass from Perry (Backman pass from Perry), 5-75 2:08. VANDY: Matthews 5 yd pass from Carta-Samuels (Spear kick), 5-63 1:41. VANDY: Robinette 8 yd run (Spear kick), 5-29 2:34. UAB: Staples 17 yd pass from Perry (Long kick), 8-74 4:47.

Statistics

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

UAB

17 29-156 206 36-19-2 65-362 0-0 0-0 4-50 1-17 5-45.0 0-0 6-42 30:36 4 of 15 0 of 1 4-4 2-4

Vanderbilt

23 35-206 334 29-23-1 64-540 0-0 3-(-9) 5-114 2-3 3-43.7 0-0 6-62 29:24 5 of 10 0 of 0 6-6 2-9

RUSHING: UAB-HOWARD, Jordan 9-92; REAVES, Darrin 14-45; FRANKLIN, Greg 3-19; NELSON, Jamarcu 1-9; BROWN, Austin 2-(-9). VANDY-Jerron Seymour 12-107; Wesley Tate 9-53; P. Robinette 3-27; A. Carta-Samuels 5-10; Brian Kimbrow 3-7; Derek King 1-4; TEAM 1-(-1); Josh Grady 1-(-1).

PASSING: UAB-BROWN, Austin 10-20-1-51; PERRY, Jonathan 9-16-1-155. VANDY-A Carta-Samuels 23-29-1-334; Josh Grady 0-0-0-0.

RECEIVING: UAB-NELSON, Jamarcu 5-69; POWELL, Darius 5-56; BACKMAN, Kennar 3-21; STAPLES, Jamari 3-17; HEIGHT, Nyiakki 1-26; FRANKLIN, Greg 1-11; REAVES, Darrin 1-6. VANDY-Jordan Matthews 8-115; Jonathan Krause 4-108; Jerron Seymour 3-45; Fitz Lassing 3-18; J Cunningham 2-12; Wesley Tate 1-18; Kris Kentera 1-10; Steven Scheu 1-8.

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2013 Game recap TIGERS REMAIN UNBEATEN; ImPRESSIVE IN ROAD VICTORY NASHVILLE (AP) – James Franklin threw for four touchdowns and Missouri squashed any doubts about its early season schedule with a 51-28 victory at Vanderbilt.

The Tigers moved to 5-0 and opened conference play without missing a beat in the program's first trip to Nashville as a member of the SEC. Vanderbilt, which won the last match up 19-15 in Columbia, Mo., last year, slipped to 0-3 in conference play and 3-3 overall. ame Missouri coach Gary Pinkel, who opened a season 5-0 for the fifth time in 13 seasons, Oct. 5, 2013 credited his veteran quarterback for guiding the Nashville aggressive Tiger offense yet again.

Franklin guided Missouri on scoring drives on the first six Tiger possessions, which resulted in three touchdowns and three field goals. Missouri out-gained the Commodores 285-97 in the first half in taking a 30-7 lead.

Franklin finished 19-for-28 for 278 yards passing and added another 63 yards on the ground.

Vanderbilt quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels established new career highs with 338 passing yards and 29 completions. Jordan Matthews had seven catches for 123 yards.

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Scoring Summary Team Missouri Vanderbilt

1 2 3 20 10 14 0 7 14

4 Final Record 7 51 5-0, 1-0 7 28 3-3, 0-3

1st: MU: Washington 26 yd pass from Franklin (Baggett kick), 5-75 1:17. MU: Baggett 44 yd field goal, 7-30 3:29. MU: Waters 11 yd pass from Franklin (Baggett kick), 1-11 0:05. MU: Baggett 29 yd field goal, 7-50 2:48.

2nd: VANDY: Tate 2 yd run (Spear kick), 15-75 6:46. MU: Josey 5 yd run (Baggett kick), 7-75 2:49. MU: Baggett 41 yd field goal, 9-48 3:23.

3rd: VANDY: Matthews 26 yd pass from Carta-Samuels (Spear kick), 6-75 2:57. MU: Josey 1 yd run (Baggett kick), 14-75 4:47. VANDY: Carta-Samuels 2 yd run (Spear kick), 8-76 3:57. MU: Lucas 15 yd pass from Franklin (Baggett kick), 8-75 2:04.

4th: VANDY: Krause 35 yd pass from Carta-Samuels (Spear kick), 3-80 0:30. MU: Washington 42 yd pass from Franklin (Baggett kick), 1-42 0:09.

Statistics

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

Missouri 29 43-245 278 28-19-0 71-523 3-30 0-0 1-15 1-42.0 3-0 6-52 29:58 4 of 11 2 of 3 5-6 7-38

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PLAY OF THE GAME Missouri's James Franklin connected with L'Damian Washington on a 26-yard TD pass to cap a five-play 75-yard drive to open the games and send the Tigers to 30 first half points.

KEY STATISTIC The Missouri offense was impressive through. The Tigers ran up 245 yards rushing on the night - the most Vanderbilt gave up all season - with three players over 60 yards.

Vanderbilt

27 38-130 338 41-29-1 79-468 0-0 4-75 0-0 4-43.0 1-0 7-64 30:02 5 of 14 2 of 4 2-2 2-9

RUSHING: MU-Josey, Henry 14-69; Murphy, Marcus 4-69; Franklin, James 12-63; Hansbrough, Rus 9-44; Steward, Morgan 3-1; TEAM 1-(-1).

VANDY-Jerron Seymour 12-65; Wesley Tate 7-27; Brian Kimbrow 1-25; A Carta-Samuels 18-13.

PASSING: MU-Franklin, James 19-28-0-278. VANDY-A Carta-Samuels 29-41-1-338.

RECEIVING: Missouri-Lucas, Marcus 6-60; Washington, L'D 3-86; Waters, Eric 3-39; Hunt, Jimmie 3-35; Green-Beckham, 2-30; Sasser, Bud 2-28. Vanderbilt-Jordan Matthews 7-123; Wesley Tate 6-57; Jonathan Krause 5-81; Kris Kentera 5-39; Jerron Seymour 5-31; Brian Kimbrow 1-7.

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"We're 0-1 but tomorrow we are going to be back 0-0. I don't want to talk about bye weeks, I don't believe in bye weeks because I believe every day is a game. We've got 2-3 games in practice, that's where you win the games."

Senior wide receiver Jordan Matthews

NOTEWORTHY Austyn Carta-Samuels posted his third 300-yard game of the season making him the first Commodore QB since Jay Cutler in 2005 to post three 300-yard games in a single season.

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2013 Game recap dores' 17-Point 4th Quarter Helps Overcome Ranked Georgia NASHVILLE (AP) – Vanderbilt finally has its first upset of a Top 25 opponent under coach James Franklin, a win that had the Commodores singing with the band and dancing in the end zone.

They also likely ended No. 15 Georgia's faint hopes of a trip back to the Southeastern Conference championship game for good measure, too.

Jerron Seymour ran for a 13-yard touchdown with 2:53 left, and Vanderbilt rallied from a 13-point deficit by ame scoring 17 unanswered points in the fourth Oct. 19, 2013 quarter for a 31-27 victory.

The Commodores (4-3, 1-3) hadn't beaten Nashville a Top 25 team since Oct. 4, 2008, when they edged then-No. 13 Auburn in Nashville. They also got their first victory over Georgia in Nashville since 1991, snapping a six-game skid to the Bulldogs.

"When you take over a program like we did ... every win has been unbelievably significant to us and every win should be significant to our fan base and to our community and to our alumni because it's an opportunity," Franklin said when asked about the meaning of the biggest win since he took over in December 2010.

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PLAY OF THE GAME Georgia punter Collin Barber mishandled a punt late in the fourth quarter and one play later Jerron Seymour scored from 13 yards out to to cap a 17-point fourth quarter Commodore rally, completing the comeback to down Georgia.

KEY STATISTIC The Dores’ defense held Georgia to 221 yards, the fewest yards gained by the Bulldogs this season. UGA’s previous season low was 434 yards.

Murray threw for only 111 yards and failed to throw a TD pass

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"I didn't wake up this morning expecting to play a decent amount of the game, but Austyn went down and it was my job to step up and execute the offense to the best of my ability."

Quarterback Patton Robinette, on replacing injured starting QB

NOTEWORTHY The Commodores’ victory over a ranked opponent was the first for the Dores since 2008 when Vandy beat No. 13 Auburn. Saturday's game also marked the first time the Commodores played on CBS at Vanderbilt Stadium since 1982.

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Team Georgia Vanderbilt

1 2 10 14 7 7

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4 Final Record 0 27 4-3, 3-2 17 31 4-3, 1-3

1st: UGA : Morgan 22-yd. FG, 10-49 4:25. VANDY: Seymour 4-yd. run (Spear kick), 11-76 5:32. UGA: Murray 1-yd. run (Morgan kick), 8-53 2:48.

2nd: VANDY: Spear 3-yd. run (Spear kick), 11-69 0:00. UGA: Wiggins 39-yd. INT (Morgan kick). UGA: Murray 2-yd. run (Morgan kick), 10-54 3:45.

3rd: UGA: Morgan 23-yd. FG, 12-51 4:29.

4th: VANDY: Robinette 2-yd. run (Spear kick), 9-36 4:41. VANDY: Spear 40-yd. FG, 11-60 4:44. VANDY: Seymour 13-yd. run (Spear kick), 1-13 0:07.

Statistics

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

GEORGIa 16 35-107 114 28-16-1 63-221 0-0 2-15 0-0 2-40 5-44.0 4-2 6-45 24:50 4 of 14 1 of 2 4-4 3-25

Vanderbilt

21 38-119 218 35-21-2 73-337 1-10 2-0 5-98 1-0 5-38.0 0-0 7-63 35:10 5 of 15 2 of 2 5-5 0-0

RUSHING: UGA–Brendan Douglas 17-84; J.J. Green 13-32; Aaron Murray 4-10; TEAM 1-(-19). VANDY–Jerron Seymour 19-75; A Carta-Samuels 4-12; Jordan Matthews 1-11; Wesley Tate 4-10; P Robinette 9-8; Carey Spear 1-3.

PASSING: UGA–Aaron Murray 16-28-1-114.

VANDY-Austyn Carta-Samuels 12-20-1-111; Patton Robinette 9-15-1-107.

RECEIVING: UGA–Chris Conley 5-40; Reggie Davis 2-13; R. Wooten 2-7; Quayvon Hicks 2-3; J.J. Green 1-17; Rhett McGowan 1-12; Jay Rome 1-8; Brendan Douglas 1-7; Arthur Lynch 1-7. VANDY–Jordan Matthews 11-89; Jonathan Krause 5-89; Jerron Seymour 2-10; Trent Pruitt 1-15; J Cunningham 1-8; Wesley Tate 1-7.

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2013 Game recap Manziel, Aggie Offense Prove Too Much for Commodores COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin didn't know if Johnny Manziel would be able to play against Vanderbilt until pregame warm-ups.

Manziel threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns in less than three quarters, and No. 16 Texas A&M bounced back with a 56-24 victory over Vanderbilt.

Manziel showed no signs that the right shoulder he injured last week was bothering ame him. He threw three TDs in the first quarter to Oct. 26, 2013 help A&M (6-2, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) College Station, Texas build a 28-point lead. He tacked on another score before sitting down with 6 minutes left in the third quarter and the Aggies leading 42-17.

Sumlin said Manziel practiced for the first time this week on Friday and was a little sore on Saturday morning, raising more questions about his availability.

Jordan Matthews had eight receptions for 92 yards to become the SEC's all-time leader in career yards receiving with 3,172. Kenny Ladler had an interception and forced two fumbles for the Commodores.

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Scoring Summary Team Vanderbilt Texas A&M

1 2 3 0 17 0 21 7 21

4 Final Record 7 24 4-4, 1-4 7 56 6-2, 3-2

1st: TAMU: Walker 8-yd pass from Manziel (Lambo kick), 13-75 4:28. TAMU: Gonzalez 7-yd. pass from Manziel (Lambo kick), 6-66 1:21. TAMU: Evans 43-yd. pass from Manziel (Lambo kick), 7-80 2:05.

2nd: TAMU: Williams 11-yd. run (Lambo kick), 5-39 1:01. VANDY: Spear 23-yd. FG, 10-69 4:49. VANDY: Krause 30-yd. pass from Robinette (Spear kick), 4-44 2:12. VANDY: Seymour 4-yd. run (Spear kick), 4-27 0:49.

3rd: TAMU: Matthews 26-yd. INT (Lambo kick). TAMU: Walker 14-yd. pass from Manziel (Lambo kick), 10-50 2:11. TAMU: Evans 10-yd. pass from Joeckel (Lambo kick), 5-28 0:57.

4th: VANDY: Robinette 7-yd. run (Spear kick), 13-80 5:28. TAMU: Williams 7-yd. run (Lambo kick), 10-75 4:24.

Statistics

VANDERBILT

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

19 44-95 234 32-17-3 76-329 0-0 0-0 5-61 1-32 6-32.0 0-0 1-5 35:07 3 of 14 2 of 4 3-3 2-6

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PLAY OF THE GAME Vanderbilt scored 17 straight points to end the first half and get back in the game but Patton Robinette's pass on the third play of the second half was picked off and ran back for a score by Howard Matthews to swing the momentum back to the Aggies.

KEY STATISTIC Vanderbilt's five forced turnovers were a season-high. The five forced turnovers are the most for the Commodores since the Music City Bowl win against N.C. State.

28 32-182 376 46-33-1 78-558 0-0 1-20 2-18 3-48 1-45.0 4-4 7-35 24:53 7 of 11 2 of 3 6-7 7-20

RUSHING: VANDY–Jerron Seymour 16-53; Brian Kimbrow 9-31; P Robinette 12-9; Wesley Tate 3-3; Josh Grady 3-1; TEAM 1-(-2). TAMU–Trey Williams 6-65; B. Williams 11-61; Ben Malena 5-24; Tra Carson 2-15; Johnny Manziel 4-11; Brice Dolezal 3-7; TEAM 1-(-1).

PASSING: VANDY–Patton Robinette 15-28-2-216; Josh Grady 2-4-1-18.

TAMU–Johnny Manziel 25-35-1-305; Matt Joeckel 3-6-0-28; Kenny Hill 5-5-0-43.

RECEIVING: VANDY–Jordan Matthews 8-92; Jonathan Krause 3-89; J Cunningham 2-16; Steven Scheu 1-13; Jerron Seymour 1-11; Kris Kentera 1-8; L Rayford 1-5.

TAMU–Malcome Kennedy 8-83; Mike Evans 5-77; Travis Labhart 5-29; Derel Walker 4-59; L. Gonzalez 4-52; Jeremy Tabuyo 2-11; Edward Pope 2-8; Ben Malena 1-31; Trey Williams 1-19; B. Williams 1-7.

QUOTABLE "A&M was a phenomenal team, with a returning Heisman Trophy winner. They are arguably one of the most prolific offenses in the country--up there with Oregon. We needed to play a hard-nosed defense to stop them, and we didn't do that."

Defensive end Kyle Woestmann on Texas A&M's explosive offense

NOTEWORTHY Jordan Matthews’ 17-yard catch in the second quarter earned him the most career receiving yards in Southeastern Conference history with 3,107 yards in his career.

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2013 Game recap Commodore Notch first victory in the Swamp Since World War II GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Florida's injury-riddled season has reached a new low - and it likely will end without a bowl trip.

Tyler Murphy's four turnovers led to three touchdowns, helping Vanderbilt embarrass Florida 34-17 for the program's first win in Gainesville since 1945.

The Commodores snapped a 22-game losing streak in the lopsided series and moved a step closer to becoming bowl eligible for the third consecutive season ame Nov. 9, 2013 under coach James Franklin.

Franklin also notched another signature win, Gainesville, Fla. giving Vanderbilt victories over Southeastern Conference powerhouses Georgia and Florida in the same season for the first time in school history.

"The difference in the game was turnovers," Franklin said. "Our defense was able to get turnovers."

The Commodores (5-4, 2-4) scored after each of Murphy's three interceptions, building a 24-3 lead after getting the ball inside the 22-yard line three times. Vanderbilt finished with 12 first downs and 187 yards. Florida had 26 first downs and 353 yards.

On offense, redshirt freshman Patton Robinette guided an efficient unit that dod not have a turnover.

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Scoring Summary Team Vanderbilt Florida

PLAY OF THE GAME After a Florida touchdown cut the VU lead to 24-10 in the third quarter, the Commodores march 24 yards on 16 plays over the final 7:22 of the quarter capped by a Jerron Seymour 5-yard run to put the game away.

KEY STATISTIC The Vanderbilt defense continued to force turnovers. The four turnovers at Florida give the unit 12 turnovers over the last three games.

QUOTABLE "I think it's our workouts from the summer. We grind all year.

I think at the end of the year people start falling out, but I think we pick it up. We get better and that's the main thing we did."

Cornerback Andre Hal on Vanderbilt getting better in November

NOTEWORTHY The Commodores’ win at Florida is the first for Vandy since 1945 and the first win over Florida since winning in Nashville in 1988. Vanderbilt has now beaten Georgia and Florida in the same season for the first time ever.

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1 2 10 7 0 3

3 7 7

4 Final Record 10 34 5-4, 2-4 7 17 4-5, 3-4

1st: VANDY: Spear 31 yd field goal, 14-62 7:04. VANDY: Seymour 10 yd run (Spear kick), 1-10 0:08.

2nd: VANDY: Robinette 5 yd run (Spear kick), 4-22 1:55. UF: Phillips 23 yd field goal, 17-85 7:35.

3rd: VANDY: Seymour 2 yd run (Spear kick), 2-4 0:47. UF: Taylor 4 yd run (Hardin kick), 11-75 5:31.

4th: VANDY: Seymour 1 yd run (Spear kick), 17-75 7:22. UF: Fulwood 11 yd pass from Murphy (Hardin kick), 6-73 1:48. VANDY: Spear 31 yd field goal, 4-(-4) 2:38

Statistics

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FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

12 44-126 57 12-6-0 56-183 0-0 0-0 2-13 3-86 5-45.2 0-0 8-57 29:00 4 of 13 2 of 2 6-6 5-59

FLORIDA

26 34-39 305 46-30-3 80-344 0-0 3-24 3-63 0-0 2-40.0 3-1 11-84 31:00 5 of 14 2 of 2 3-4 2-15

RUSHING: VANDY – Jerron Seymour 24-62; Brian Kimbrow 11-38; Patton Robinette 9-26.

FLORIDA – Taylor,Kel. 14-47; Brown,M. 10-32; Showers,V. 1-4; Murphy,T. 9-(-44).

PASSING: VANDY – Robinette 6-12-0-57. FLORIDA – Murphy,T. 30-46-3-305.

RECEIVING: VANDY – Jordan Matthews 5-45; Trent Pruitt 1-12.

FLORIDA – Dunbar,Q. 6-77; Burton,T. 6-74; Fulwood,A. 3-33; Patton,S. 3-17; Taylor,Kel. 2-21; Showers,V. 2-21; Thompson,Ch. 2-13; Robinson,D. 2-12; Brown,M. 2-12; Westbrook,T. 1-17; Pittman,L. 1-8.

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2013 Game recap 'Dores Reach Bowl Eligibility; Earn 3rd Straight Win over 'Cats NASHVILLE (AP) – The Vanderbilt Commodores just keep making history with coach James Franklin, and this time they've become eligible for a third straight bowl game for the first time ever.

Just don't expect a big celebration right now. That's not how these Commodores work.

Franklin called the 22-6 victory over Kentucky a big win over a Southeastern Conference team, and the coach said they'll be excited at season's end if told ame been invited to a bowl. Asked about his Nov. 16, 2013 they've success building a program once considered Nashville the SEC's worst, Franklin credited his players and support from Vanderbilt administration.

Vanderbilt had been to only four bowls before Franklin took over.

Now the Commodores (6-4, 3-4 Southeastern Conference) have won two with two games remaining in the regular season, and bowl eligibility means they will have a chance to match last year's 9-4 record that was their best since 1915.

Austyn Carta-Samuels was efficient in his return, compleing 19 of 24 for 184 yards. Jordan Matthews had 12 catches for 141 yards.

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Scoring Summary Team Kentucky Vanderbilt

1 2 6 0 9 0

3 0 0

4 Final Record 0 6 2-8, 0-6 13 22 6-4, 3-4

1st: UK: Kemp 2 yd run (Mansour kick blockd), 12-75 4:13. VANDY: Clarke PAT return.

VANDY: Kimbrow 21 yd run (Spear kick), 3-26 1:16.

4th: VANDY: Spear 26 yd field goal, 10-65 4:18. VANDY: Spear 38 yd field goal, 8-74 4:14. VANDY: Kentera 13 yd pass from Robinette (Spear kick), 10-55 4:37.

Statistics

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

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17 40-142 120 28-14-4 68-262 2-9 1-13 0-0 5-34.6 2-0 10-85 27:28 7 of 16 0 of 2 1-1 3-21

14 37-116 197 25-20-0 62-313 1--2 2-30 4-14 5-46.4 2-0 9-74 32:32 4 of 15 2 of 3 3-4 1-5

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PLAY OF THE GAME Patton Robinette's fourth quarter jump pass from 13 yards to Kris Kentera put the Wildcats away and capped a 13-point fourth quarter for the Commodores.

KEY STATISTIC Vandy picked off Kentucky a season-high four times, the Wildcats had thrown just two interceptions all season prior to coming to Nashville.

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RUSHING: UK-Jalen Whitlow 17-69; Raymond Sanders 14-60; Jojo Kemp 7-20; Jared Leet 1-(-2); Dem. Robinson 1-(-5). VANDY-Jerron Seymour 21-77; Jordan Matthews 2-31; Brian Kimbrow 10-27; P Robinette 1-2; A Carta-Samuels 3-(-21).

PASSING: UK-Jalen Whitlow 14-28-4-120; Dem. Robinson 0-0-0-0. VANDY-A Carta-Samuels 19-24-0-184; P Robinette 1-1-0-13.

RECEIVING: UK-Dem. Robinson 4-49; Javess Blue 4-44; Jeff Badet 2-17; Raymond Sanders 2-minus 3; Ryan Timmons 1-8; Jojo Kemp 1-5. VANDY-Jordan Matthews 12-141; Brian Kimbrow 2-12; Jerron Seymour 2-5; Trent Pruitt 1-17; Kris Kentera 1-13; Trey Wilkins 1-5; J Cunningham 1-4.

"We definitely played as well as we have against a spread offense and a mobile quarterback since we've been here.

The turnovers were huge, especially considering how well that team had done at protecting the football all year long."

Coach James Franklin on the Commodores' defensive effort vs. the Wildcats

NOTEWORTHY Vanderbilt blocked its first PAT since 2011 against Tennessee. Adam Butler had the block and Steven Clarke ran it back for a 2-point score in the first quarter.

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2013 Game recap Commodores Defeat Tennessee; Score Winning TD on late Drive KNOXVILLE (AP) – In his wildest dreams, Vanderbilt quarterback Patton Robinette couldn't have imagined a happier homecoming.

In its worst nightmares, Tennessee couldn't have pictured a more heartbreaking home finale.

Robinette, who grew up about 20 miles from Tennessee's campus in Maryville, Tenn., ran for a 5-yard touchdown with 16 seconds remaining as Vanderbilt rallied for a 14-10 victory over the Volunteers. Vanderbilt's winning drive was kept alive after Tennessee's ame fourth-and-inches stop of quarterback Austyn Nov. 23, 2013 Carta-Samuels in the final minute was overKnoxville, Tenn. turned on replay, giving Vanderbilt a first down at the Tennessee 33.

Vanderbilt (7-4, 4-4 SEC) overcame four turnovers to beat Tennessee for the second straight year, giving the Commodores consecutive victories over their in-state rivals for the first time since winning six straight over the Volunteers from 1920-26. The Commodores' 16 wins over the last two years are their most over a two-season stretch since 1927-28.

Austyn Carta-Samuels completed 21-of-27 passes for 181 yards.

Wide receiver Jordan Matthews had another outstanding game, catching a career high 13 passes for 133 yards.

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PLAY OF THE GAME With 21 seconds left in the game trailing 10-7 and the ball at the Tennessee 5-yard line, Patton Robinette ran in for the score and the game-winner on a fake jump pass.

KEY STATISTIC Kenny Ladler's interception in the first quarter was his fifth of the season and marked the fourth straight game with an interception. The takeaway was the 17th for Vanderbilt in the last five games.

QUOTABLE "We kind of expect that in the design of the play.

After the jump pass against Kentucky, we felt like they would key on that one so we faked it a little bit and ran it in."

Quarterback Patton Robinette on scoring the winning touchdown

NOTEWORTHY Vandy's 16 wins over the past two seasons are the most for the Commodores since the 1927-28 seasons. The Dores' nine SEC wins over the last two seasons are the most since the 1934-35 seasons.

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Team Vanderbilt Tennessee

1 2 7 0 0 7

3 0 3

4 Final Record 7 14 7-4, 4-4 0 10 4-7, 1-6

1st: VANDY: Seymour 4 yd run (Spear kick), 11-61 5:29.

2nd: UT: Neal 5 yd run (Palardy kick), 7-53 1:52.

3rd: UT: Palardy 32 yd field goal, 12-55 5:49.

4th: VANDY: Robinette 5 yd run (Spear kick), 12-92 4:00.

Statistics

VANDERBILT

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

15 31-90 195 31-24-1 62-285 0-0 0-0 3-108 3-10 5-37.8 3-3 7-74 31:45 4 of 13 1 of 1 2-3 2-23

TENNESSEE 18 45-184 53 20-11-3 65-237 0-0 2-5 2-45 1-41 5-37.0 3-0 5-61 28:15 4 of 13 0 of 1 2-4 0-0

RUSHING: VANDY-Wesley Tate 10-43; P Robinette 8-33; A Carta-Samuels 5-10; Jerron Seymour 5-9; Brian Kimbrow 2-(-1); Jordan Matthews 1-(-4). UT-Neal, R. 22-95; Lane, M. 9-53; Dobbs, J. 11-23; Howard, A. 2-15; TEAM 1-(-2).

PASSING: VANDY-A Carta-Samuels 21-27-1-181; P Robinette 3-4-0-14.

UT-Dobbs, J. 11-19-2-53; Palardy, M. 0-1-1-0.

RECEIVING: VANDY-Jordan Matthews 13-133; Wesley Tate 5-9; Jonathan Krause 3-43; Jerron Seymour 3-10. UT-Neal, R. 4-(-1); Howard, A. 2-23; Carter, J. 1-14; Lane, M. 1-9; Downs, B. 1-3; Croom, J. 1-3; North, M. 1-2.

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2013 Game recap Commodores Edge Wake Forest; Post Back-to-Back 8-Win seasons NASHVILLE (AP) – The Vanderbilt Commodores have come a very long way in three short seasons under coach James Franklin.

Not so far to be picky about their bowl destination.

Carey Spear kicked a 38-yard field goal with 39 seconds left, and Vanderbilt rallied to beat Wake Forest 23-21 as the Commodores finished with their second straight 8-4 season.

The Commodores now have posted consecutive eight-win seasons for the first time since ame Nov. 30, 2013 1927 and 1928 and can only hope their sluggish performance didn't hurt their chances for a Nashville bowl game outside of Tennessee. They turned it over twice, and Spear kicked two of his three field goals in the fourth quarter to give them their ninth straight win in November.

Wake Forest (4-8) lost its fifth straight overall and third straight in this series. The Demon Deacons' last win against Vandy came Nov. 27, 2010 -- about three weeks before Franklin was hired. Franklin said he has heard stories of that day when 1,500 fans were on hand for the end of a 2-10 season.

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Scoring Summary Team Wake Forest Vanderbilt

1 2 7 7 7 10

3 7 0

4 Final Record 0 21 4-8, 2-6 6 23 8-4, 4-4

1st: VANDY: Lassing 7 yd pass from Carta-Samuels (Spear kick), 11-88 6:03.

WF: Price 3 yd run (Hedlund kick), 12-65 4:33.

2nd: VANDY: Robinette 8 yd run (Spear kick), 5-41 1:52. WF: Gibson 9 yd run (Hedlund kick), 10-75 4:24. VANDY: Spear 41 yd FG, 11-64 2:59.

3rd: WF: Jackson 63 yd INT return (Hedlund kick).

4th: VANDY: Spear 25 yd FG, 12-70 7:02. VANDY: Spear 38 yd FG, 11-36 2:52.

Statistics

WAKE FOREST

FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

15 24-111 155 34-16-1 58-266 0-0 1-4 1-15 1-63 6-37.2 0-0 3-25 21:51 4 of 13 1 of 1 2-2 1-10

VANDERBILT 22 45-132 271 37-26-1 82-403 0-0 2-18 3-50 1-9 4-46.2 3-1 1-10 38:09 6 of 19 4 of 4 5-5 1-9

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PLAY OF THE GAME Facing 4th & 11 from the Wake Forest 48-yard line and trailing 21-20 with under two minutes to play Austyn Carta-Samuels throws a jump ball into double coverage to Jordan Matthews on the sideline, who makes the catch and sets up the winning field goal.

KEY STATISTIC The Commodores went a perfect 4-for-4 on fourth down in the game to improve to 21-for-27 on fourth down for the season.

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RUSHING: WF-Price, T 12-47; Harris, J 7-35; Reynolds, O 2-18; Gibson, D 2-12; TEAM 1-(-1). VANDY-Brian Kimbrow 13-45; P Robinette 9-44; Wesley Tate 10-34; A Carta-Samuels 10-28; Fitz Lassing 1-3; TEAM 2-(-22).

PASSING: WF-Price, T 16-32-1-155; TEAM 0-1-0-0; Bishop, S 0-1-0-0.

VANDY-A Carta-Samuels 24-33-1-231; P Robinette 2-4-0-40.

RECEIVING: WF-Harris, Tyree 4-28; Harris, J 3-40; Bishop, S 3-38; Reynolds, O 3-35; Williams, J 2-9; Armstrong, J 1-5. VANDY-Jordan Matthews 11-125; Jonathan Krause 6-52; Steven Scheu 3-48; J Cunningham 2-16; Brian Kimbrow 2-0; Kris Kentera 1-23; Fitz Lassing 1-7.

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"This team finds ways to win and I am proud of them for that. I still don't know how Jordan Matthews made that catch..."

Head Coach James Franklin on Matthews' fourth down catch on the final drive

NOTEWORTHY With the victory, the Commodores notched their second straight eightwin season for the first time since 1927-28. The win also gave Vanderbilt its ninth straight November win and improved VU to 15-4 in the team's last 19 games.

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2013 SEC TEAM STATS SCORING OFFENSE Team 1. Texas A&M 2. Auburn 3. Missouri 4. Alabama 5. Georgia 6. LSU 7. So. Carolina 8. Ole Miss 9. Vanderbilt 10. Miss State 11. Tennessee 12. Arkansas 13. Kentucky 14. Florida

TOTAL OFFENSE

Team 1. Texas A&M 2. Auburn 3. Missouri 4. Georgia 5. Ole Miss 6. LSU 7. So. Carolina 8. Alabama 9. Miss State 10. Vanderbilt 11. Arkansas 12. Tennessee 13. Kentucky 14. Florida

Team 1. Auburn 2. Missouri 3. Alabama 4. Arkansas 5. So. Carolina 6. LSU 7. Tennessee 8. Ole Miss 9. Texas A&M 10. Miss State 11. Georgia 12. Kentucky 13. Florida 14. Vanderbilt

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2XP 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1

DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

FG 9 14 16 12 20 13 15 15 13 9 14 13 12 12

Saf Pts Avg 2 523 43.6 0 522 40.2 0 507 39.0 1 465 38.8 0 458 38.2 0 444 37.0 0 409 34.1 0 365 30.4 0 350 29.2 0 316 26.3 0 286 23.8 0 248 20.7 1 246 20.5 1 226 18.8

G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G 12 2247 4211 886 6458 7.3 67 538.2 13 4364 2205 934 6569 7.0 64 505.3 13 3074 3334 951 6408 6.7 62 492.9 12 2113 3765 863 5878 6.8 56 489.8 12 2249 3427 934 5676 6.1 43 473.0 12 2410 3181 778 5591 7.2 57 465.9 12 2463 2979 860 5442 6.3 52 453.5 12 2544 2843 761 5387 7.1 54 448.9 12 2230 2884 880 5114 5.8 41 426.2 12 1596 2804 809 4400 5.4 44 366.7 12 2504 1782 775 4286 5.5 29 357.2 12 2261 1979 804 4240 5.3 30 353.3 12 1775 2321 774 4096 5.3 30 341.3 12 1749 2051 793 3800 4.8 25 316.7

RUSHING OFFENSE

Team 1. Texas A&M 2. Georgia 3. Ole Miss 4. LSU 5. Missouri 6. So. Carolina 7. Miss. State 8. Alabama 9. Vanderbilt 10. Kentucky 11. Florida 12. Auburn 13. Tennessee 14. Arkansas

G TD XP 12 71 66 13 69 62 13 66 61 12 61 61 12 57 56 12 58 57 12 52 50 12 46 42 12 44 43 12 42 35 12 35 34 12 30 29 12 30 28 12 27 24

G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G 13 676 4364 6.5 46 335.7 13 541 3074 5.7 32 236.5 12 426 2544 6.0 26 212.0 12 474 2504 5.3 14 208.7 12 503 2463 4.9 26 205.2 12 472 2410 5.1 34 200.8 12 460 2261 4.9 18 188.4 12 480 2249 4.7 20 187.4 12 435 2247 5.2 31 187.2 12 481 2230 4.6 26 185.8 12 443 2113 4.8 26 176.1 12 431 1775 4.1 16 147.9 12 482 1749 3.6 14 145.8 12 452 1596 3.5 31 133.0

G Att 12 451 12 420 12 454 12 306 13 410 12 357 12 399 12 335 12 357 12 343 12 311 13 258 12 344 12 301

Cmp 309 272 287 198 250 216 235 225 237 204 199 159 191 150

Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G 13 68.5 4211 9.3 36 350.9 11 64.8 3765 9.0 30 313.8 12 63.2 3427 7.5 23 285.6 8 64.7 3181 10.4 23 265.1 7 61.0 3334 8.1 30 256.5 4 60.5 2979 8.3 26 248.2 12 58.9 2884 7.2 15 240.3 5 67.2 2843 8.5 28 236.9 14 66.4 2804 7.9 13 233.7 6 59.5 2321 6.8 14 193.4 9 64.0 2051 6.6 11 170.9 7 61.6 2205 8.5 18 169.6 17 55.5 1979 5.8 12 164.9 11 49.8 1782 5.9 15 148.5

SCORING DFFENSE Team 1. Alabama 2. So. Carolina 3. Florida 4. Missouri 5. LSU 6. Auburn 7. Ole Miss 8. Miss. State 9. Vanderbilt 10. Tennessee 11. Georgia 12. Arkansas 13. Texas A&M 14. Kentucky

TOTAL DEFENSE

Team 1. Alabama 2. Florida 3. So. Carolina 4. LSU 5. Vanderbilt 6. Miss. State 7. Ole Miss 8. Georgia 9. Missouri 10. Arkansas 11. Tennessee 12. Auburn 13. Kentucky 14. Texas A&M

G TD XP 12 17 16 12 29 26 12 27 25 13 35 32 12 30 29 13 37 34 12 36 34 12 35 34 12 37 34 12 46 45 12 44 40 12 49 48 12 49 45 12 49 46

PASSING DEFENSE Team 1. Alabama 2. Florida 3. LSU 4. So. Carolina 5. Vanderbilt 6. Tennessee 7. Miss. State 8. Ole Miss 9. Kentucky 10. Georgia 11. Arkansas 12. Texas A&M 13. Missouri 14. Auburn

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DXP FG 0 6 0 12 0 22 0 16 0 21 0 18 0 13 0 14 0 12 0 9 0 15 0 9 0 10 1 10

Saf Pts Avg 0 136 11.3 0 240 20.0 0 253 21.1 0 292 22.5 0 272 22.7 0 312 24.0 1 291 24.2 2 292 24.3 0 296 24.7 0 348 29.0 1 353 29.4 0 369 30.8 0 371 30.9 0 374 31.2

G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G 12 1300 1996 697 3296 4.7 16 274.7 12 1709 2062 712 3771 5.3 26 314.2 12 1707 2433 764 4140 5.4 29 345.0 12 1786 2410 805 4196 5.2 28 349.7 12 1776 2452 833 4228 5.1 34 352.3 12 1813 2583 785 4396 5.6 34 366.3 12 1863 2655 851 4518 5.3 35 376.5 12 1782 2793 843 4575 5.4 40 381.2 13 1974 3328 984 5302 5.4 34 407.8 12 2141 2820 814 4961 6.1 46 413.4 12 2488 2533 827 5021 6.1 43 418.4 13 2122 3383 923 5505 6.0 35 423.5 12 2368 2758 819 5126 6.3 48 427.2 12 2656 2868 891 5524 6.2 48 460.3

RUSHING DEFENSE Team 1. Alabama 2. So. Carolina 3. Florida 4. Vanderbilt 5. Georgia 6. LSU 7. Miss. State 8. Missouri 9. Ole Miss 10. Auburn 11. Arkansas 12. Kentucky 13. Tennessee 14. Texas A&M

2XP 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 1

G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G 12 386 1300 3.4 7 108.3 12 421 1707 4.1 16 142.2 12 393 1709 4.3 17 142.4 12 433 1776 4.1 18 148.0 12 477 1782 3.7 24 148.5 12 437 1786 4.1 14 148.8 12 413 1813 4.4 16 151.1 13 474 1974 4.2 18 151.8 12 465 1863 4.0 26 155.2 13 464 2122 4.6 18 163.2 12 458 2141 4.7 21 178.4 12 483 2368 4.9 26 197.3 12 473 2488 5.3 25 207.3 12 500 2656 5.3 20 221.3

G Att 12 311 12 319 12 368 12 343 12 400 12 354 12 372 12 386 12 336 12 366 12 356 12 391 13 510 13 459

Cmp 165 159 210 205 251 200 232 240 221 215 231 221 323 266

Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G 10 53.1 1996 6.4 9 166.3 10 49.8 2062 6.5 9 171.8 9 57.1 2410 6.5 14 200.8 15 59.8 2433 7.1 13 202.8 16 62.7 2452 6.1 16 204.3 14 56.5 2533 7.2 18 211.1 14 62.4 2583 6.9 18 215.2 12 62.2 2655 6.9 9 221.2 3 65.8 2758 8.2 22 229.8 6 58.7 2793 7.6 16 232.8 8 64.9 2820 7.9 25 235.0 15 56.5 2868 7.3 28 239.0 18 63.3 3328 6.5 16 256.0 13 58.0 3383 7.4 17 260.2

2013 SEC INDIVIDUAL STATS RUSHING

Player Team 1. Tre Mason AU 2. Jeremy Hill LS 3. T.J. Yeldon UA 4. Mike Davis SC 5. Todd Gurley UG 15. Jerron Seymour VU

Cl JR SO SO SO SO SO

G Att Yds Avg TD Long Yds/G 13 283 1621 5.7 22 53 124.7 11 175 1185 6.8 14 69 107.7 11 190 1163 6.1 13 68 105.7 11 194 1134 5.8 11 75 103.1 9 144 903 6.3 10 75 100.3 11 144 627 4.4 13 58 57.0

PASSING

Player Team Cl G Att 1. Johnny Manziel AM SO 12 391 2. Aaron Murray UG SR 11 347 3. Bo Wallace UM JR 12 405 4. Z. Mettenberger LS SR 12 296 5. A. Carta-Samuels VU SR 10 281

RECEPTIONS

Player Team 1. Jordan Matthews VU 2. Jarvis Landry LS 3. Laquon Treadwell UM 4. Mike Evans AM 5. Odell Beckham LS 12. Jonathan Krause VU

RECEIVING YARDS

Player Team 1. Jordan Matthews VU 2. Mike Evans AM 3. Jarvis Landry LS 4. Odell Beckham LS 5. Jonathan Krause VU

ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE

Player Team 1. Odell Beckham LS 2. Tre Mason AU 3. Todd Gurley UG 4. Mike Davis SC 5. Jeremy Hill LS 7. Jordan Matthews VU

Cl SR JR FR SO JR SR

G Rec Yds TD Long Avg/C Yds/G 12 107 1334 5 55 12.5 8.92 12 75 1172 10 45 15.6 6.25 12 67 557 5 38 8.3 5.58 12 65 1322 12 95 20.3 5.42 12 57 1117 8 63 19.6 4.75 10 41 703 3 56 17.1 4.10

Cl SR SO JR JR SR

G Rec Yds TD Long Avg/C Yds/G 12 107 1334 5 55 12.5 111.2 12 65 1322 12 95 20.3 110.2 12 75 1172 10 45 15.6 97.7 12 57 1117 8 63 19.6 93.1 10 41 703 3 56 17.1 70.3

Cl G Rush Rcv PR JR 12 58 1117 141 JR 13 1621 121 0 SO 9 903 344 0 SO 11 1134 342 0 SO 11 1185 181 0 SR 12 46 1334 0

TOTAL OFFENSE

Player Team Cl 1. Johnny Manziel AM SO 2. Aaron Murray UG SR 3. Bo Wallace UM JR 4. James Franklin MO SR 5. Z. Mettenberger LS SR 7. A. Carta-Samuels VU SR

PASSING EFFICIENCY

Player Team 1. Tre Mason AU 2. Todd Gurley UG 3. Dak Prescott MS 4. Jeremy Hill LS 5. Jerron Seymour VU T.J. Yeldon UA

Cl JR SO SO SO SO SO

KR Yds 806 2222 395 2137 0 1247 0 1476 0 1366 0 1380

Avg/G 185.2 164.4 138.6 134.2 124.2 115.0

G Rush Pass Plays Total Yds/G 12 686 3732 524 4418 368.2 11 186 3075 400 3261 296.5 12 269 3090 523 3359 279.9 10 474 2255 385 2729 272.9 12 -133 3082 330 2949 245.8 10 115 2268 356 2383 238.3

Player Team Cl G Att 1. Z. Mettenberger LS SR 12 296 2. Johnny Manziel AM SO 12 391 3. A.J. McCarron UA SR 12 306 4. Aaron Murray UG SR 11 347 5. Connor Shaw SC SR 12 259 8. A. Carta-Samuels VU SR 10 281

SCORING

Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G 270 13 69.1 3732 33 311.0 225 9 64.8 3075 26 279.5 261 9 64.4 3090 17 257.5 192 8 64.9 3082 22 256.8 193 9 68.7 2268 11 226.8

Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Eff. 192 8 64.9 3082 22 171.4 270 13 69.1 3732 33 170.4 207 5 67.6 2676 26 165.9 225 9 64.8 3075 26 158.8 158 1 61.0 2135 21 156.2 193 9 68.7 2268 11 143.0

G TD XPT 13 23 22 9 15 10 10 13 11 11 14 14 11 13 13 11 13 13

FG 0 5 2 0 0 0

2XP Pts Pts/G 1 138 10.6 0 90 10.0 0 80 8.0 0 84 7.6 0 78 7.1 0 78 7.1

PUNTING

Player Team 1. Cody Mandell UA 2. Drew Kaser AM 3. Tyler Campbell UM 4. Michael Palardy UT 5. Sam Irwin-Hill AR 7. Taylor Hudson VU

Cl SR SO SR SR JR SO

FIELD GOALS

G Punt Yds Long Avg 12 35 1662 63 47.5 12 44 2085 76 47.4 12 46 2054 75 44.7 12 63 2801 69 44.5 12 46 2038 79 44.3 12 48 2058 75 42.9

Team Cl 1. Marshall Morgan UG SO 2. Elliott Fry SC FR Andrew Ritter UM SR 4. Andrew Baggett MO SO 5. Michael Palardy UT SR T-6. Carey Spear VU SR

PASSES DEFENDED

Player Team 1. Vernon Hargreaves UF 2. Andre Hal VU Chris Davis AU 4. Cody Prewitt UM 5. Jonathon Mincy AU Victor Hampton SC 7. Darreon Herring VU

Cl FR SR SR JR JR JR SO

KICKOFF RETURNS

Player Team Cl 1. Christion Jones UA JR 2. Solomon Patton UF SR 3. Odell Beckham LS JR 4. Tre Mason AU JR 5. Trey Williams AM SO 8. Darrius Sims VU FR

TOTAL TACKLES (all positions)

Player Team Cl 1. Ramik Wilson UG JR 2. Amarlo Herrera UG JR 3. A.J. Johnson UT JR 4. C.J. Mosley UA SR A. Williamson UK SR 10. Kenny Ladler VU SR 14. Darreon Herring VU SO 17. Javon Marshall VU SR

FORCED FUMBLES

Team Cl 1. Kenny Ladler VU SR 2. Dante Fowler UF SO 3. Kony Ealy MO JR 4. Trey Flowers AR JR 5. Mike Marry UM SR

INTERCEPTIONS

Team Cl 1. Cody Prewitt UM JR 2. Nickoe Whitley MS SR 3. Kenny Ladler VU SR 4. E.J. Gaines MO SR 5. Brian Randolph UT SO T-9. Paris Head VU FR

BBVA Compass Bowl Guide

G 10 12 12 13 12 12

FG 18 15 15 16 14 13

G PBU 12 11 11 12 11 14 12 7 13 12 12 9 12 10

FGA Pct. 20 90.0 18 83.3 21 71.4 23 69.6 17 82.4 17 76.5

FG/G 1.80 1.25 1.25 1.23 1.17 1.08

INT TOT Avg. 3 14 1.17 2 14 1.27 0 14 1.27 6 13 1.08 1 13 1.00 3 12 1.00 1 11 0.92

G Ret Yds TD Long Avg 12 18 527 1 94 29.3 12 22 642 1 100 29.2 12 30 806 0 82 26.9 13 15 395 1 100 26.3 10 25 631 0 97 25.2 12 22 509 0 71 23.1 G Pos 12 LB 12 LB 12 LB 12 LB 12 LB 12 SAF 12 LB 12 SAF

Solo Ast Total Avg/G 72 56 128 10.7 50 57 107 8.9 59 47 106 8.8 56 46 102 8.5 46 56 102 8.5 60 27 87 7.2 41 39 80 6.7 44 32 76 6.3

G Num Avg/G 12 5 0.42 12 3 0.25 13 3 0.23 11 3 0.27 12 3 0.25 G 12 11 12 11 12 12

Int Yds TD Long 6 52 0 25 5 42 0 29 5 61 0 32 4 15 0 15 4 79 0 41 3 9 0 8

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Int/G 0.50 0.45 0.42 0.36 0.33 0.25

2013: The Year in Photos

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BBVA Compass Bowl Guide

FITZ STEVEN

CLARKE

JARED

MORSE

LASSING

JONATHAN

KRAUSE

JAVON

MARSHALL KARL

WALKER

WESLEY

MAY

BUTLER

AUSTYN

TATE

CARTA-SAMUELS

Aug. 29

Sept. 7

Sept. 14

Sept. 21

Sept. 28

Oct. 5

Oct. 19

Oct. 26

Nov. 9

Nov. 16

Nov. 23

OLE MISS

So. Carolina

UMASS

UAB

MISSOURI

GEORGIA

Texas A&M

Florida

KENTUCKY

Tennessee

Nashville

AUSTIN PEAY Nashville

Columbia

Foxborough

Nashville

Nashville

Nashville

College Station

Gainesville

Nashville

Knoxville

L, 39-35

W, 38-3

L, 35-25

W, 24-7

W, 52-24

L, 51-28

W, 31-27

L, 56-24

W, 34-17

W, 22-6

W, 14-10

Nov. 30 WAKE FOREST

W, 23-21

JAN. 4 HOUSTON Birmingham