Vanderbilt ranks 31st in total defense and 24th in scoring defense. Texas’ offense, on the other hand, is 78th in total offense and 65th in scoring offense. These stats point to the notion that Vanderbilt’s defense should have a clear advantage when it goes up against the Texas offense.

Vanderbilt football is putting the finishing touches on its 2026 recruiting class ahead of the early signing period. The Commodores are taking advantage of a successful 2025 season by adding a handful of strong later commits. Vanderbilt is bowl eligible for the second straight year and has a shot at the College Football Playoff.

Vanderbilt welcomed "College GameDay" to campus and won a top-15 matchup for the first time. Do you believe in the 7-1 Commodores yet?

For week 10 of college football, the No. 20 Texas Longhorns will face off against the No. 9 Vanderbilt Commodores at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Vanderbilt football is still outside the top 10 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, moving up one spot to No. 11 after a 17-10 win over Missouri. The Commodores remained in the top 10 of the AP Poll, moving up one spot to No. 9.