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VANDERBILT OLE MISSLocation Nashville, Tenn. Oxford, Miss.Founded 1873 1848Undergrad Enrollment 6,817 15,346Conference Southeastern SoutheasternNickname Commodores RebelsColors Black & Gold Red & BlueHome Field Vanderbilt Stadium Vaught-Hemingway StadiumCapacity 40,350 60,580Field Surface artificial artificialHead Coach James Franklin (2nd) Hugh Freeze (1st)Record at School 11-11 (.500) 5-4 (.556)Career Record 11-11 (.500) 15-6 (.714)Team Website VUCommodores.com OleMissSports.comTeam Twitter @VandyFootball @OleMissFB Coach's Twitter @JamesFranklinVU @CoachHughFreeze

★ Vanderbilt's 40-0 victory at Kentucky ranks as one of the program's most impressive games in years. Here's some notes from the shutout. - see page 2

★ The 2012 Commodores compare favorably to last year's team that made its way into the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

- see page 2

★ Two weeks after becoming the Commodores' all-time leading rusher, senior RB Zac Stacy set another team record for career rushing touchdowns in the win over Kentucky.

- see page 3

★ Vanderbilt team and individual highlights from the victory in Lexington.

- see page 6

★ Andrew East (R-So., snapper) is named to SEC Community Service Team.

- see page 7

★ Carey Spear and Richard Kent are specialists performing at an all-conference level.

- see page 7

★ A statistical comparison of the Commodores and Rebels.

- see page 13

LARRY LEATHERS............ Primary Football Contact cell: 480-8226 office: (615) 343-6437

larry.leathers@vanderbilt.eduROD WILLIAMSON ......... Director of CommunicationsKYLE PARKINSON .................Secondary FB/BaseballBRANDON BARCA .......................... Digital StrategiesANDY BOGGS ....................................... Men’s BB/GolfMICHAEL SCHOLL ................Women's BB/XC & TrackRYAN SCHULZ ..................................Internal OperationsCHRIS WEINMAN ...............Editor, Commodore NationWESTON PLETCHER ..........Intern, Swimming/Tennis

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Date Opponent Notes 8/30 #9 SO. CAROLINA (L, 13-17) 7-2 Gamecocks were idle last week; face Arkansas on Nov. 109/8 @ Northwestern (L, 13-23) 7-2 Wildcats was idle Saturday; next travel to Michigan9/15 PRESBYTERIAN (W, 58-0) Presbyterian was off Saturday; will face Coastal Carolina next9/22 @ #5 Georgia (L, 3-48) 'Dogs improve to 8-1 with 37-10 home victory over Ole Miss 9/29 bye10/6 @ Missouri (W, 19-15) Tigers now 4-5 overall after losing 14-7 decision at Florida10/13 #4 FLORIDA (L, 17-31) 8-1 Gators struggle, manage to beat Missouri 14-7 at home10/20 AUBURN (W, 17-13) Tigers move to 2-7 with easy 42-7 win over New Mexico State10/27 UMASS (W, 49-7) 0-9 Minutemen continue to struggle; suffer loss at Northern Ill.11/3 @ Kentucky (W, 40-0) 'Dores improve to 5-4 with most lopsided SEC win since 194811/10 @ Ole Miss, 6 pm (ESPNU) Rebels move to 5-4 overall after 37-10 road loss at Georgia 11/17 TENNESSEE, 6 pm (ESPNU) Volunteers go to 4-5 by outlasting Troy in 55-48 shootout 11/24 @ Wake Forest Deacs improve to 5-4 with 28-14 victory over Boston College

'dores Look to continue winning ways;stay on the road to Face oLe Miss

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DATE: Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 KICKOFF: 6:00 p.m., CTSTADIUM: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, OxfordTELEVISION: ESPNU Clay Matvick, play-by-play, Matt Stinchcomb, color analyst; Angela Mallen, sidelinesVANDERBILT RADIO NETWORK: Flagship – NewsRadio 1510 WLAC Joe Fisher, play-by-play; John Gromos, color analyst; Mitch Light, sidelines

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All four teams that have topped Vanderbilt are ranked in the latest BCS Poll. Three of the teams are ranked in the Top Ten: No. 5 Georgia, No. 6 Florida and No. 8 South Carolina. The fourth squad, Northwestern, is ranked No. 24.

ranked opponents

The Commodores will be seeking their first four-game win streak of the James Franklin Era when they journey to Oxford to play Ole Miss. The 'Dores last streak of at least four victories came in 2008 when they opened the season 5-0. The last Vanderbilt four-game streak that included November games came in 1991.

seeking 4th straight win

Carey Spear (Jr., PK) and Wesley Johnson (R-Jr., OT) were recognized today as SEC Players of the Week after Saturday's win at Kentucky. Spear earned Special Teams Player of the Week while Johnson shared Offensive Lineman of the Weekhonors. more on spear, Johnson Recognition, page 3

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The 2012 Commodores are out performing the 4-5 Commodores of a year ago – a squad that eventually made its way to the Liberty Bowl. A comparison of current NCAA stats indicates the 2012 Commodores are improved in most offensive and defensive categories over James Franklin's initial squad in 2011. The one-game improvement this season in overall record is simply the most obvious stat that shows the 2012 team to be better than the 2011 squad. Quite simply, the 2012 Commodores are producing more points, total yards and first downs on offense and fewer points, yards and first downs on defense. This year, the Commodores are averaging 58.4 more yards of offense. The increase is across the board: 44.5 passing yards and 13.9 rushing yards. The improved production has the Commodores posting4.1 more first downs this season. The 2012 team also is averaging .8 more points despite the fact that it registered more defensive touchdowns last year. The 2012 offense is averaging 5.7 yards per play, an 0.4-yard improvement over last year. On defense, the 2012 'Dores also are faring better than a 2011 unit that ranked among the most improved defenses in the nation. The 2012 defense has registered two shutouts for the first time in nearly 50 years. The unit is allowing 17.1 points a game, 6.0 points less than last year. The unit also is giving up 24.4 fewer total yards, much less passing yards, and 2.3 fewer first downs than a year ago. The defense is limiting opponents to 4.8 yards per play, .2 yards less than last year. The 'Dores are converting a higher percentage of third downs on offense, and forcing more fourth downs on defense. The '12 squad also has more sacks – and is allowing less sacks by opposing defenses. The 2012 Commodores also are getting flagged for 14.9 fewer yards in penalties than a year ago. Turnovers have been the biggest difference in the 2011 and 2012 teams. This year, Vanderbilt has been one of the nation's best in limiting turnovers, committing just 13 this season after having 21 turnovers through nine games last year. The improved ball security has not translated to improved turnover margin because the 'Dores have forced fewer turnovers this season.

Category 2012 Avg. 2011 Avg. Diff. Record 5-4 4-5 +1 Scoring Offense 25.4 24.8 +0.6 Total Offense 385.1 326.7 +58.4 Rushing Offense 172.9 158.0 +13.9 Avg. Per Play Offense 5.7 5.3 +0.4 Passing Offense 212.2 168.7 +44.5 Pass Efficiency 135.5 108.8 +26.7 First Downs 19.8 15.7 +4.1 Scoring Defense 17.1 23.1 +6.0 Total Defense 316.2 340.6 +24.4 Rushing Defense 164.3 133.0 -31.3 Passing Defense 151.9 207.6 +55.7 Avg. Per Play Defense 4.8 5.0 +0.2 Pass Efficiency Defense 99.6 118.8 +19.2 First Downs Allowed 16.7 19.0 +2.3 Net Punting 40.0 38.2 +1.8 Kickoff Returns 22.1 22.5 -0.4 Punt Returns 9.9 6.8 +3.1 Turnover Margin -5 +3 -8 Time of Possession 30:10 28:38 +1:32 Penalty Yards 44.9 59.8 +14.9 3rd Down Conv. % (Off.) 34% 30% +4% 3rd Down Conv. % (Def.) 31% 41% +10% QB Sacks 20 18 +2 QB Sacks Allowed 18 21 +3

This comparison is through the first nine games of the 2011-12 seasons.

2011-12 stat coMparisons

2012 coMModores: severaL areas oF iMproveMent over 2011 sQuad

The Commodores' 40-0 victory over Kentucky last Saturday ranks as one of the team's most impressive performances. Here are some significant notes from the road shutout: •The40-pointwinisVanderbilt’slargestmarginofvictoryinaSoutheastern Conference game since the Commodores defeated LSU 48-7 on Nov. 6, 1948 in Nashville. •Itmarkedthelargestmarginofvictoryinaconferenceroadgamesince a 47-0 win at Auburn on Oct. 29, 1948. •ItwasVanderbilt’sfirstshutoutvs.aSECteamsincea6-0winoverKentucky on Nov. 9, 1968. •ItalsomarkedVanderbilt’sfirstroadshutoutvs.aSECopponentsince the 6-0 victory over Kentucky in 1968. •Itmarksthefirstseasonsince1964thatVanderbilthasproducedtwo shutouts. That season, the Commodores shut out George Washington (14-0, Oct. 10) and Tennessee (7-0, Nov. 28). •WithvictoriesoverMissouriandKentucky,thismarksthefirsttimesince 1999 that Vanderbilt registered consecutive road wins vs. SEC foes. That year, Vanderbilt defeated Ole Miss and South Carolina in consecutive outings on the road. •Itisthefirsttimesince2008thatVanderbiltpostedtworoadwinsinSEC play. •ItwasthebiggestwinningmarginagainsttheWildcatssinceWorldWar I. The last time Vanderbilt beat Kentucky by a larger margin was 45-0 at Lexington on Oct. 14, 1916. •TheCommodores'27-0halftimeleadisthelargesthalftimeleadovera SEC opponent since a 35-0 lead over Kentucky en route to a 42-6 victory on Nov. 8, 1969.

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The Vanderbilt defense is on pace to allow the fewest total points in nearly 40 years. At the same time, the Commodore offense is contending for a similar accomplishment. The Commodore defense, coming off its second shutout of the season, is allowing just 17.1 points per game. The current average is six points less than a year ago, and approaching the team's season best for scoring defense (16.6 ppg in 1974) since the 1960s. The unit also has impressed in total defense. It is allowing 316.2 yards,which would be the team's best season performance since 1999 (315.5 ypg). The Commodore offense is averaging 25.4 points on offense. That average ranks fifth best since the 1960s and is just 1.8 points off the 2005 total that ranks as the Commodore high mark since the 1960s.

coMModore oFFense, deFenseproviding soLid scoring statistics

Year Scoring Def. (Avg.)1974 16.62012 17.11975 18.2 1997 18.52008 19.6

Vanderbilt's top scoring defenses since 1970

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Year Scoring Off. (Avg.)2005 27.22011 26.71974 26.11987 26.02012 25.4

Vanderbilt's top scoring offenses since 1970

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CommoDoRE NoTEs

Jordan Matthews (Jr., WR) has established himself as one of the Southeastern Conference's most productive receivers. Matthews ranks second in the SEC with 61 catches, trailing only Cobi Hamilton of Arkansas. Matthews' 94.4-yard receiving average also ranks second in the SEC behind Hamilton. Matthews has 850 receiving yards on the season. Matthews tops all SEC receivers in conference action. He is averaging 101.5 receiving yards in six SEC games. Matthews had five catches for 75 yards and one touchdown in the win over Kentucky one week after setting a career high with 10 receptions vs. UMass. The junior also has entered the Vanderbilt career Top Ten in receiving yardage. His 1,814-yard total ranks seventh all-time. He needs 164 yards to overtake Clarence Sevillian (1989-92) into sixth place. The junior has surpassed 100 receiving yards in four games this year. He had 147 yards against South Carolina, 131 yards against Florida, 119 yards at Georgia and 112 yards vs. UMass. Matthews also has three games of eight receptions or more. Matthews has surpassed 100 receiving yards in six of his last 14 games. During that span, Matthews is averaging 100.4 receiving yards. Matthews' 147-yard receiving total vs. South Carolina ranks as the program's third highest total in a season opener. The effort vs. South Carolina included a 78-yard TD catch, the team's longest pass play since the Duke game in 2010.

Matthews aMong receiving Leaders

Rec. Yards Opponent 170 at Florida, 11/5/2011 151 vs. Arkansas, 10/29/2011 147 vs. South Carolina, 8/30/2012 131 vs. Florida, 10/13/2012 131 vs. Kentucky, 11/12/2011 118 at Georgia, 9/22/2012 112 vs. Massachusetts, 10/27/2012

Matthews' top outings

Two weeks after becoming the Commodores' all-time leading rusher, Zac Stacy (Sr., RB) took ownership of another team record against Kentucky with his 26th rushing touchdown. Stacy had 69 yards on 11 carries in Vanderbilt's 40-0 victory at Kentucky, pushing his career rushing total to 2,754 yards. His 2-yard plunge in the second quarter was the 26th of his career, pushing Stacy past Dean Davidson (1947-50) for the most rushing TDs by a Commodore. Stacy became the team's all-time rushing leader on Oct. 20 during a sensational 169-yard performance in Vanderbilt's 17-13 victory over Auburn. Stacy matched his single-game high against a Southeastern Conference opponent during the record-breaking effort, tying his perfor-mance against Ole Miss last year. Stacy ranks sixth in the SEC with 683 rushing yards on 131 carries. He is averaging 5.2 yards per rush and has the longest carry in team history – an 86-yarder for TD vs. Presbyterian. An All-SEC performer in 2011, Stacy is the SEC's active leading career rusher with 2,754 yards. He has a 77-yard lead over South Carolina's Marcus Lattimore, who suffered a serious injury Oct. 27 vs. Tennessee. Stacy needs just one more TD to become the team's all-time leading scorer. He and Davidson top the list with 26 career TDs. Stacy's 5.3-yard career rushing average easily ranks as the highest among Vanderbilt's Top Ten all-time rushers. He still has 30 fewer rush attempts than Frank Mordica, the team's No. 2 all-time rusher. Stacy has eight games of 100+ rushing yards in his career. He is tied with Mordica for second in this category, trailing only Jermaine Johnson, who had 11 games of 100+ rushing yards from 1993-95. The Commodores have enjoyed plenty of success when Stacy reaches the 100-yard rushing mark, going 7-1 overall.

Name Att. Yards Avg. TDs1. ZAC STACY, 2009- 516 2,754 5.3 26 2. Frank Mordica, 1976-79 546 2,632 4.8 183. Carl Woods, 1983-86 619 2,490 4.0 154. Jamie O'Rourke, 1971, 73-74 498 2,202 4.4 205. Jermaine Johnson, 1993-05 486 2,152 4.4 13

vanderbiLt career rushing List

zac stacy becoMes vanderbiLt's aLL-tiMe Leading rusher

Name Rushing TDs T-1. ZAC STACY, RB, 2009- 26 TDs T-1. Dean Davidson, RB, 1947-50 26 TDs

career tds scored

Yards Opponent 198 vs. Army, 10/22/2011 184 at Wake Forest, 11/26/2011 174 vs. Presbyterian, 9/15/2012 169 vs. Auburn, 10/20/2012 169 vs. Ole Miss, 9/17/2011

stacy's top rush totaLs

Name Career Yards 1. ZAC STACY, Vanderbilt 2,754 2. Marcus Lattimore, So. Carolina 2,677

sec's active rush Leaders

Receiver Rec. Yards 1. Boo Mitchell, 1985-88 2,964 2. Dan Stricker, 1999-2002 2,880 3. Earl Bennett, 2005-07 2,852 4. Martin Cox, 1975-78 2,275 5. Chuck Scott, 1981-84 2,219 6. Clarence Sevillian, 1989-92 1,978 7. JORDAN MATTHEWS, 2010-12 1,814 8. Erik Davis, 2002-05 1,767 9. Keith Edwards, 1980, 82-83 1,75710. Carl Parker, 1983, 85-87 1,721

career receiving yards

A 30-minute behind-the-scenes documentary on the Commodores as they prepared for the Auburn game aired Oct. 24 on the CBS Sports Network. A film crew from "Yahoo! Presents The Road to Saturday" spent three days on campus in Nashville getting coach and student-athlete interviews, video footage of meetings and practices, and gameday coverage for the show.

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Wesley Johnson (R-Jr., OT) and Carey Spear (Jr., PK) were recog-nized today as Southeastern Conference Players of the Week for their contributions in Vanderbilt's 40-0 victory over Kentucky on Saturday. Johnson, from Nashville, was named Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week. Spear, from Mayfield Village, Ohio, was named Special Teams Player of the Week. Johnson had eight knockdown blocks against the 'Cats as the Commodores amassed 447 total yards (227 rushing and 220 passing). Five of Johnson's blocks resulted in touchdowns or first downs. It also marks the third time for Johnson to receive weekly recogni-tion from the SEC office. Spear was 2-of-2 on field goals, with both coming from beyond 40 yards. His 48-yard field goal was a career long. Spear is 13-of-16 this year. Johnson and Spear are the third and fourth Commodores to receive SEC weekly honors this year. Richard Kent (Sr., punter) and Joe Townsend (So., center) were named after wins over Missouri and Auburn, respectively.

spear, Johnson earn sec weekLy honors

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Eight veterans, including three offensive contributors and four defensive players, will serve as team captains for the upcoming season. The group represents both the junior and senior classes.

ARCHIBALD BARNES ....................................................................................................R-Sr. • LBRanks fourth on team with 45 tackles. Played in all 13 games in 2011, setting career highsin solo tackles (37), total tackles (59), TFLs (4.5), sacks (two) and INTs (two).

WESLEY JOHNSON .........................................................................................................R-Jr. • OLTeam's offensive lineman of the year in 2011, starting at center, guard and tackle while playing nearly every snap. Has currently started 34 consecutive games.

JAvON MARSHALL .................................................................................................. R-Jr. • SafetyLeads team lead with 39 solo tackles and ranks third with 54 total tackles. Shared starting safety role in 2011, playing in all 13 games despite injury and making 42 total tackles and grabbing two picks.

WALKER MAY .....................................................................................................................R-Jr. • DEHas 25 tackles, including 5.0 for losses, a sack and five QB hurries. Started eight games in 2011, including the last seven games, making 30 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss.

CAREY SPEAR .........................................................................................................................Jr. • PKEnjoying superb season, hitting 12-of-15 field goals, including every attempt inside 42 yards. He is the only returning captain among the eight players.

JORDAN RODgERS ........................................................................................................R-Sr. • QBHas passed for 1,678 yards and seven TDs this year. Played in all 13 games in 2011, starting seven, while going 108-216 passing for 1,524 yards and nine TDs.

ZAC STACY ............................................................................................................................... Sr. • RBBecame team's all-time leading rusher (2,754 yards). Has 752 yards this season. Team's leading rusher and offensive MVP in 2011, going for 1,193 yards and 14 TDs.

JOHNELL THOMAS......................................................................................................... R-Sr. • DEHas contributed 21 total tackles this year, including two stops resulting in losses. Played in all 13 games in 2011 while starting five, making 26 total tackles and five sacks.

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Crowds are coming out to see the Commodores play in 2012. Sellout crowds have enjoyed the Commodores' consecutive games in Vanderbilt Stadium against Florida and Auburn. It marks the first time in 16 seasons that Vanderbilt has played before successive sellouts in Nashville. The last time the Commodores sold out consecutive games came at the start of the 1996 season when Vanderbilt hosted Notre Dame and Ole Miss in September outings. Last week, a crowd of 32,227 attended Vanderbilt's homecoming game against MAC member UMass. The two sellouts come after the Vanderbilt hosted the largestcrowd for a home opener in more than a decade when the 'Dores and South Carolina squared off on Aug. 30. An announced audience of 38,393 cheered for the Commodores in the opener, the largest crowd to view a Vanderbilt season opener since 39,885 fans entered the turnstiles to watch MTSU and Vanderbilt in 2001. In five home dates, the Commodores are averaging 37,362 fans. Vanderbilt Stadium has been 92.6 percent at capacity. The Florida-Vanderbilt game also was the program's first sellout since November 2008.

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Category Team Leaders Career Totals Total Offense J. Rodgers/Z. Stacy 3,715/3,095Total TDs Z. Stacy/J. Matthews 26/13Rushing Yards Z. Stacy/W. Norman 2,754/1,317Rushing Attempts Z. Stacy/W. Norman 516/243Rushing TDs Z. Stacy/W. Norman 26/8Passing Yards J. Rodgers/A. Carta-Samuels 3,202/208Pass Attempts J. Rodgers/A. Carta-Samuels 425/24Completions J. Rodgers/A. Carta-Samuels 232/14Passing TDs J. Rodgers/A. Carta-Samuels 16/1Receptions J. Matthews/ C. Boyd 117/66Receiving Yards J. Matthews/C. Boyd 1,814/1,095Receiving TDs J. Matthews/C. Boyd 13/10Punt Return Yards J. Krause/J. Cole 368/196Kick Return Yards W. Norman/A. Hal 1,608/1,197Total Tackles K. Ladler/A. Barnes 167/130Solo Tackles K. Ladler/A. Barnes 115/76Tackles for Loss R. Lohr/W. May 25.5/14.5Quarterback Sacks R. Lohr/C. Garnham 10/7Interceptions T. Wilson/E. Foster 5/4Forced Fumbles A. Barnes/J. Marshall 5/3Fumbles Recovered Samuels/May-Clarke-Butler (tie) 3/2Passes Defended T. Wilson/K. Ladler 15/13Career Starts W. Johnson-R. Lohr-R. Kent 34Consecutive Starts W. Johnson-R. Lohr-R. Kent 34

active career statisticaL Leaders

Attendance Opponent, Date 40,350 Auburn, 10/20/2012 40,350 Florida, 10/13/2012 38,393 So. Carolina, 8/30/2012

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ThE oLE mIss sERIEs

Seven Commodores will face prep teammates this Saturday.•Steven Clarke (Jr., CB) played in the same secondary at Boyd Anderson H.S. in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., as Ole Miss' Cliff Coleman (R-So., DB). •Jared Morse (Jr., DT) attended Oxford (Ala.) H.S., with Ole Miss' Trae Elston (Fr., DB).•Chris Boyd (R-So., WR) attended Roswell (Ga.) H.S., the same school that produced Ole Miss Jim Broadway (Sr., PK).•Chase White (R-So., OL) was classmates with Ole Miss' John Peloza (R-So., TE) at Plano (Texas) West H.S.•Ja'karri Thomas (Fr., LB) graduated from Godby H.S. in Tallahassee, Fla., the same school that produced Ole Miss' Corey gaines (Jr., OL). •Jahmel McIntosh (R-Fr., safety) and Rebel Terrell grant (Jr., WR) played together at Cleveland (Miss.) H.S. •Adam Butler (Fr., OL) and Ole Miss' LaKedrick King (So., DB)attended Duncanville (Texas) H.S. near Dallas.

★ Meeting between schools: 87th★ Series record: Vanderbilt trails, 37-47-2★ Last Meeting: Vanderbilt 30, Ole Miss 7 (2011)★ First Meeting: Vanderbilt 40, Ole Miss 0 (1894)★ Last Game in Oxford: Vanderbilt 28, Ole Miss 14 (2010)★ Last Game in Nashville: Ole Miss 23, Vanderbilt 7 (2009) ★ Vanderbilt road record vs. Ole Miss: 10-24-0★ Vanderbilt record in Nashville: 27-23-2

Vanderbilt has won five of the past seven games played against Ole Miss. The Commodores are also seeking their third consecutive victory in the series, an accomplishment that last happened during World War II. Vanderbilt has captured the last two encounters on the Ole Miss campus(in 2008 and 2010). The 'Dores have never won three straight in Oxford. The only team Vandy has played more than Ole Miss (86) is Tennessee (106).

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other key recent MoMents in series 2010 Warren Norman scored on a 80-yard carry to seal a road victory for the Commodores. Vanderbilt jumped out to a 14-0 early lead after Zac Stacy's 35-yard TD rush and a 21-yard INT return by Eddie Foster. 2008 The Commodore defense forces six turnovers, helping Vanderbilt edge the Rebels 23-17 in Oxford. Safety Ryan Hamilton earns national player of the week honors after tying a school record with three INTs. The victory is saved when LB Chris Marve forces a Rebel fumble into the end zone as Ole Miss appears ready to take a lead in the closing minutes. 2007 Vanderbilt used 119 rushing yards and three TDs by Cassen Jackson-garrison to record a 31-17 victory on campus. 2005 Vanderbilt used touchdowns by Jeff Jennings and Cassen Jackson-garrison to take a 24-3 third quarter lead before Ole Miss came back with 20 straight points to narrow the margin to 24-23. With :01 left, Moses Osemwegie sealed the 'Dore win with a sack and forced fumble. 2002 True freshman RB/KR Kwane Doster posted one of the most productive games in Vanderbilt and SEC history, compiling 344 all-purposeyards, including 101 yards rushing and a league-record 243 yards in kickoff returns.

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oLE mIss 0 0 0 7 7 1-2, 0-2 VANDERBILT 0 21 9 0 30 3-0, 1-0

sECoND QuARTER: VANDY: Larry Smith 19-yd. run (Carey Spear kick), 3:56. VANDY: Trey Wilson 52-yd. INT return (Spear kick). VANDY: Jerron Seymour 9-yd. run (Spear kick), 2:37.ThIRD QuARTER: VANDY: TEAM safety. VANDY: Zac Stacy 77-yd. run (Spear kick), 1:49.FouRTh QuARTER: UM: Moncrief 47-yd. pass from Stoudt (Bryson Rose kick), :37.

sTATIsTICs oLE mIss VANDERBILT FIRST DOWNS 13 19 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 32-85 49-281 PASSING YDS (NET) 149 106 Passes Att-Comp-Int 30-15-5 22-14-1 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 62-234 71-387 Punt Returns-Yards 1-13 3-17 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-78 2-45 Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 5-93 Punts (Number-Avg) 6-44.5 4-51.8 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 4-2 Penalties-Yards 6-51 7-40 Possession Time 28:14 31:46 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 14 4 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 2 0 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-1 2-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-17 1-1

RUSHING: OLE MISS – Jeff Scott 15-43; Brandon Bolden 8-39; Randall Mackey 7-31; Philander Moore 1-2; team 1-(-30). VANDERBILT – Zac Stacy 11-169; Jerron Seymour 16-60; Micah Powell 9-22; Larry Smith 7-13; Jonathan Krause 3-12; Casey Hayward 1-5; Udom Umoh 1-1; team 1-(-1). PASSING: OLE MISS – Zack Stoudt 13-26-5-139; Randall Mackey 2-4-0-10.VANDERBILT – Larry Smith 13-20-0-103; Zac Stacy 0-1-1-0; Jordan Rodgers 1-1-0-3. RECEIVING: OLE MISS – Jeff Scott 4-1; Ja-Mes Logan 3-48; Brandon Bolden 2-20; Ferbia Allen 2-19; Philander Moore 2-6; Donte Moncrief 1-47; Vincent Sanders 1-8. VANDERBILT – Wesley Tate 4-26; Chris Boyd 3-18; Zac Stacy 2-17; Jonathan Krause 2-6; Jerron Seymour 1-33; Fitz Lassing 1-7; Jordan Matthews 1-(-1).

NASHvILLE – Larry Smith ran for a touchdown, and Trey Wilson returned one of his two interceptions for a 52-yard TD as Vanderbilt scored 21 straight points in the second quarter and beat Mississippi 30-7 in making James Franklin the first new Commodore coach to start 3-0 since World War II.

The win marks Vanderbilt's first 3-0 start since 2008 when the Commodores won their first bowl since 1955. The Commodores also beat Mississippi (1-2) in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams for their fifth win in seven years in this series.

Vanderbilt picked off five Ole Miss passes, all off Zack Stoudt, and Wilson's interception return

for a touchdown was the Commodores' third this season. It tied the most Vanderbilt interceptions in a game since duplicating the feat against Eastern Michigan four years ago.

The Commodores outgained Ole Miss 387-234 in total offense. Jerron Seymour's 9-yard TD run capped the second-quarter scoring for Vandy, and Zac Stacy also ran for 169 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown run.

Game 3Sept. 17, 2011

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notes FroM the win over kentucky ★ Vanderbilt was superb in third-down situations against the Wildcats. On offense, the Commodores converted on 65 percent of their third downs (11-of-17). It was the offense's best performance this year in the category. The defense limited Kentucky to just five conversions of 17 third-down attempts (29%). The Vanderbilt offense was 8-of-10 on third downs while building a 27-0 halftime lead. ★ It marked the eighth time during Head Coach James Franklin's 22-game tenure that the Commodores have won with a margin of victory of more than 21 points. ★ The Commodores were well-balanced on offense, getting 227 rushing yards and 220 passing yards. The 447 total yards by the Vanderbilt offense was the most against an SEC opponent since the 'Dores produced 462 yards against Arkansas on Oct. 29, 2011. ★ The Commodore defense held its third-straight opponent below 275 total yards. Kentucky managed only 260 total yards. This season, Vanderbilt has held two other SEC opponents under 300 total yards: South Carolina, 272 yards; and Auburn, 212 yards. ★ Vanderbilt produced a season high of 29 first downs. It was the highest first down total by the Commodores against an SEC team since QB Jay Cutler helped amass 30 first downs against Kentucky on Nov. 12, 2005. ★ Vanderbilt reached 40 points for the second consecutive game. It marked the first time since late in the 2005 season that Vanderbilt put at least 40 points on the scoreboard in back-to-back games. ★ Jonathan Krause (Jr., WR) continues to show improvement as the team's punt return specialist. Krause averaged 9.8 yards on four returns, including a 17-yard effort. He also was hit prematurely on two other punts, resulting in 30 penalty yards against the 'Cats. ★ The Commodores' 27-0 halftime lead is the largest lead at intermission over an SEC opponent since a 35-0 lead over Kentucky in 1969. That game ended in a 42-6 Vandy win. ★ Jordan Rodgers (R-Sr., QB) eclipsed 3,000 career passing yards with his 34-yard TD pass to Jordan Matthews (Jr., WR). It was Rodgers' 15th career TD pass. He has 3,202 passing yards as a Commodore. Rodgers was 18-of-29 for 220 yards and 2 TDs. He has been remarkably consistent this year – completing at least 13 passes and topping at least 170 passing yards in all eight starts. Rodgers ranks sixth in the SEC in passing yards (209.8 per game) and seventh in total offense (218.4 yards). ★ Jared Morse (Jr., DT) gave the defense an early lift with a 6-yard quarterback sack that stymied the Wildcats' opening possession. The play gave Morse three straight games with at least one tackle for loss. ★ A pair of junior safeties, Kenny Ladler and Javon Marshall, paced the defensive attack with six total tackles. Ladler had six solo stops, including a tackle for loss. ★ The 'Dores running backs mirrored the overall balance of the offensive attack. Four different backs – Zac Stacy (Sr.), Wesley Tate (R-Jr.), Brian Kimbrow (Fr.) and Warren Norman (R-Jr.) – carried the football at least eight times. Stacy and Kimbrow paced the rushing attack with 69 yards. Stacy's 23-yard TD was the 26th of his career, giving him sole possession of the all-time record for career rushing TDs. ★ Chris Boyd (R-So., WR) topped Commodore receivers with six catches and 81 receiving yards. He added a 30-yard TD catch. Matthews added solid support with five receptions, good for 75 yards and a 34-yard TD hookup. Both Boyd and Matthews have posted catches in 17 consecutive games. ★ Vanderbilt owned a season-best advantage in time of possession. Vanderbilt had an eight-minute advantage in the possession stats (34:33-25:27). The last time the Commodores controlled more possession was in a similar convincing win over Kentucky in 2011. ★ Wesley Tate (R-Jr., RB) has now scored a rushing touchdown in three straight games. He has five rushing TDs on the season. ★ The 33-yard run for a score by Brian Kimbrow (Fr., RB) was his team-best fourth rush of 30-plus yards. He had runs of 74, 49 and 39 yards entering the game. ★ Vanderbilt took its opening drive of the game for a score for the fourth time this season. The 'Dores also did so against Northwestern, Pxresbyterian and Auburn.

Player, Year Yards 1. Corey Harris, 1991 1,103 2. Jamie O’Rourke, 1974 933 3. Doug Matthews, 1969 849 4. Frank Mordica, 1979 830 5. ZAC STACY, 2012 752 6. Tom Moore, 1959 676 7. Lew Thomas, 2001 675 8. Herb Rich, 1949 668 9. Everett Crawford, 1987 621 10. Tony Jackson, 1993 607

rushing yards by senior

Player, Year Yards 1. Keith Edwards, 1983 97 2. Earl Bennett, 2007 75 3. Chuck Scott, 1983 70 4. Brad Gaines, 1988 67 5. Dan Stricker, 2001 65 6. JORDAN MATTHEWS, 2012 61 7. Allama Matthews, 1981 50 8. Norman Jordan, 1981 49 9. Curt Chesley, 1969 44 10. Ernie Goolsby, 1981 42

receptions by Junior

Player, Years Total Points 1. Bryant Hahnfeldt, PK, 2005-08 255 2. John Markham, PK, 1997-2000 209 3. Ricky Anderson, PK, 1981-84 192 4. Johnny Clark, PK, 1986-89 165 T-5. ZAC STACY, RB, 2009-12 156 T-5. Dean Davidson, RB, 1947-50 156 6. Mike Woodard, 1978-81 152 8. Jack Jenkins, RB/PK, 1940-42 147 9. Marcus Wilson, QB, 1989-92 146 10. Charley Horton, RB, 1952-55 133

career scoring

Player, Year Yards 1. Keith Edwards, 1983 97 2. Earl Bennett, 2006 82 T-3. Earl Bennett, 2005 79 T-3. Bob Goodridge, 1967 79 5. Boo Mitchell, 1988 78 6. Earl Bennett, 2007 75 7. Chuck Scott, 1983 70 8. Brad Gaines, 1988 67 9. Dan Stricker, 2001 65 T-10. JORDAN MATTHEWS, 2012 61 T-10. Allama Matthews, 1982 61 T-10. Dan Stricker, 2000 61

singLe-season receptions

Player, Year Yards 1. Boo Mitchell, 1988 1,213 2. Earl Bennett, 2006 1,146 3. Bob Goodridge, 1967 1,114 4. Dan Stricker, 2001 1,079 5. Dan Stricker, 2001 994 6. Chuck Scott, 1983 975 7. Chuck Scott, 1983 971 8. Keith Edwards, 1983 909 9. Earl Bennett, 2007 876 10. JORDAN MATTHEWS, 2012 850

singLe-season receiving yards

CommoDoRE NoTEs

Vanderbilt experienced a rare achievement against Massachusetts on Oct. 27 by scoring touchdowns in all three phases of the game. In addition to five offensive touchdowns in the 49-7 victory over the Minutemen, the Commodores scored on an 17-yard interception return by Trey Wilson (Sr., CB) and a 40-yard punt return by Jonathan Krause (Jr., WR).

coMModores score in aLL three phases vs. uMass

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NoTEs ★ pLAyER pARTICIpATIoN

kent aMong sec's best punters Fifth-year senior punter Richard Kent is performing at an All-Southeastern Conference level. And there's no other league in the NCAA that approaches the quality of punting witnessed in the SEC. Kent is enjoying one of the finest seasons ever by a Vanderbilt punter. His 45.1-yard average ranks third in the SEC behind Kyle Christy of Florida (47.8 yards) and Arkansas' Dylan Breeding (46.2 yards). Kent's average ranks ninth in the nation. If Kent continues his current form, he will finish with the fourth best single-season punting average in team history. Kent was recognized as the SEC's Co-Specialist of the Week Oct. 6 for his effort in the Vanderbilt win at Missouri. The SEC is loaded with punters. Six of the NCAA's top 22 punters hail from the conference. Kent's net punting average of 40.0 yards also ranks among the NCAA leaders. Opponents have returned just 13 of Kent's 38 punts this season, totalling 100 yards. Kent has 12 punts of 50 yards or more, including a 67-yarder at Northwestern which ranks as the SEC's third longest punt this season. While 33% of his punts have landed inside the opponent 20-yard line, just three have been touchbacks. Kent has been remarkably consistent. He has placed at least one punt inside the opponent's 20-yard line in 31 of 34 career appearances. He also has boomed punts of 48 or more yards in 15 of his last 16 games.

Name, Team Punt Avg. 1. Kyle Christy, Florida 47.8 yards 2. Dylan Breeding, Arkansas 46.2 yards 3. RICHARD KENT, Vanderbilt 45.1 yards based on minimum of 3.6 punts per game

sec's top punters

three coMModores FroM Mississippi vince Taylor (R-So., DT), Jahmel McIntosh (R-Fr., safety) and Tip McKenzie (Fr., WR) hail from Mississippi. Taylor played at Oak Grove H.S. in Hattiesburg, McIntosh played at Cleveland H.S., and McKenzie graduated from Trinity Episcopal in Natchez.

2013 scheduLe announced Vanderbilt will open the 2013 football season at home against perennialSoutheastern Conference rival Ole Miss, the first of seven encounters scheduled on campus. The Vanderbilt-Ole Miss game, scheduled for Aug. 31,also serves as the first matchup of the year pairing teams from the SEC. Later in the 2013 season, the Commodores will entertain three SEC Eastern Division opponents in Vanderbilt Stadium: Missouri on Oct. 5, Georgia on Oct. 19 and Kentucky on Nov. 16. Vanderbilt will play three non-conference games on campus: Austin Peay on Sept. 7, Alabama-Birmingham on Sept. 28 and Wake Forest in the regular sea-son finale on Nov. 30. Vanderbilt will also play Austin Peay, located less than an hour north of Nashville in Clarksville, for the first time in school history. The Governors will join Tennessee State as recent Ohio Valley Conference opponents for the Commodores. The road schedule allows Vanderbilt to make its first appear-ance at Kyle Field, home of Texas A&M.

Date Opponent Location8/31 OLE MISS Nashville9/7 AUSTIN PEAY Nashville9/14 South Carolina Columbia, S.C.9/21 UMass Foxboro, Mass.9/28 UAB Nashville10/5 MISSOURI Nashville10/19 GEORGIA Nashville10/26 Texas A&M College Station, Tex.11/9 Florida Gainesville, Fla.11/16 KENTUCKY Nashville11/23 Tennessee Knoxville11/30 WAKE FOREST Nashville

2013 scheduLe

Carey Spear (Jr., PK) is developinginto one of the SEC's top placekickers. Spear has been one of the league's most accurate and dependableplacekickers as a second-year starter. He was named the SEC's Specialist of the Week after converting two field goals, both from beyond 40 yards, in Vanderbilt's 40-0 win at Kentucky. Spear's 48-yarder vs. the 'Cats was a new career long. This season, Spear's 13 field goals ties him for second in the SEC behind Caleb Sturgis of Florida (16 FGs). Spear is 9-of-9 from inside 42 yards, and 4-of-7 from beyond 42 yards. His misses are from 44, 46 and 51 yards. Spear, who also is 100 percent on 16 PATs, has 55 points. He is six points shy of joining the team's single-season Top Ten scoring chart now topped by Ricky Anderson's 73-point total in 1982. Spear is also tied for sixth place on the team's single-season chart for field goals made. He is one FG conversion from joining John Markham (2000), Johnny Clark (1987) and Anderson (1982) in third place. Spear is four field goals away from breaking the team's single season record.

carey spear showing accurate,powerFuL Leg as coMModore kicker

Kicker, Year Fgs T-1. RYAN FOWLER, 2009 16 T-1. Ricky Anderson, 1984 16 T-3. John Markham, 2000 14 T-3. Johnny Clark, 1987 14 T-3. Ricky Anderson, 1982 14 T-6. CAREY SPEAR, 2012 13

singLe-season Fgs

Kicker, Year Points 1. Ricky Anderson, 1982 73T-2. Johnny Clark, 1987 70T-2. Ricky Anderson, 1984 70 4. Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2008 69T-5. Ryan Fowler, 2009 68T-5. Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2005 68T-7. Bryant Hahnfeldt, 2007 67T-7. Mike Adams, 1974 67 9. John Markham, 1999 62 10. John Markham, 2000 61 CAREY SPEAR, 2012 55

scoring (by kicker)

Snapping specialist Andrew East, a redshirt sophomore from Indianapolis, Ind., is the SEC Football Community Service Team Player of the Week. East has made two trips to Mexico as part of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) outreach programs. The civil engineering major helped build houses for impoverished families as a YWAM field representative in Tijuana and Ensenada, both communities located on the Pacific coast south of San Diego. East, who became an eagle scout growing up in Indianapolis, also participated with the Wheeler Mission in his hometown, helping to provide critically needed goods and services to the homeless, poor and needy populations of central Indiana. Additionally, East has contributed to the Seven Bridges to Recovery organization that battles homelessness, addiction and abuse in metro Atlanta. East serves as one of four football players who serve as Vanderbilt's Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). He has participated in several SAAC projects aimed at Nashville's inner-city population, including a holiday party in December and Field Day activity in the spring.

east on sec coMMunity service teaM

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CommoDoRE NoTEs

2012 Career Consecutive games 2012 games Career CareerPlayer Pos. Played Starts Played Starts StartsCaleb Azubike DE 9 - 9 - -Robby Barbieri LB 1 - 4 - -Archibald Barnes LB 9 9 45 18 18Jake Bernstein OL 8 2 8 2 2Chris Boyd WR 9 9 22 17 16Andrew Bridges OL 9 9 22 14 13Darien Bryant DE 6 - 6 - -Karl Butler LB 9 9 34 9 9Austyn Carta-Samuels QB 4 1 4 1 -Steven Clarke CB 7 - 31 - -John Cole WR 4 - 30 21 -Barron Dixon DT 9 - 17 - -Andrew East SN 9 - 22 - -Eddie Foster CB 9 - 45 16 -Ryan Fowler PK 7 - 39 28 -Larry Franklin LB 9 - 8 - -Chase Garnham LB 9 9 33 17 9Josh Grady WR 9 - 9 - -Josh Gregory DB 3 - 3 - -Andre Hal CB 9 9 34 11 9Conor Hart DT 6 - 6 - -Darreon Herring LB 9 - 9 - -Casey Hughes S 9 - 9 - -Wesley Johnson OL 9 9 34 34 34Josh Jelesky OL 7 7 41 12 -Richard Kent P 9 8 34 34 34Kris Kentera TE 8 4 8 4 -Brian Kimbrow RB 9 - 9 - -Derek King CB 7 - 7 - -Jacquese Kirk WR 2 - 2 - -Jonathan Krause WR 9 6 34 12 -Kenny Ladler S 8 8 33 23 5Fitz Lassing FB 9 2 32 6 2James Lewis OL 3 - 3 - -Rob Lohr DT 9 9 46 34 34Javon Marshall S 9 9 28 16 10Jordan Matthews WR 9 9 33 21 12Walker May DE 9 9 29 18 16Jahmel McIntosh S 8 - 8 - -Austin Monahan TE 8 - 41 13 -Steve Monk WR 2 - 2 - -Jared Morse DT 9 5 9 5 5Colt Nichter DT 6 4 35 20 -Warren Norman RB 7 - 27 13 -Marc Panu FB 9 - 31 - -Trent Pruitt WR 6 - 9 - -Spencer Pulley OL 4 4 12 4 -Jordan Rodgers QB 8 8 21 15 6Eric Samuels S 8 1 40 1 -Steven Scheu TE 8 6 8 6 3Jake Sealand LB 5 - 5 - -Jerron Seymour RB - - 13 - -Ryan Seymour OL 9 9 42 31 11Jimmy Stewart DE 7 - 7 - -Carey Spear PK 9 9 34 18 9Zac Stacy RB 9 9 41 29 22Wesley Tate WR 9 - 33 4 -Vince Taylor DT 9 - 21 - -Johnell Thomas DE 9 9 42 14 9Joe Townsend OL 9 5 15 5 3John Townsley QB 1 - 1 - -Dillon van der Wal TE 6 - 18 - -Chase White OL 9 - 21 4 -Kellen Williams LB 4 - 4 - -Andrew Williamson S 9 - 9 - -Trey Wilson CB 9 9 46 23 22Kyle Woestmann DE 9 - 22 - -

active pLayer participation

James Franklin, who became the first coach to lead the Commodores to a bowl game in his initial season, is enjoying one of the most successful two-year starts to a career in team history. With 11 wins under his belt, Franklin is tied for fourth with Red Sanders (1940-41) among 16 second-year coaches. Franklin's next win will tie him with Steve Sloan (1973-74) and Bill Edwards (1949-50), each of who posted 12 wins in their first two years.

FrankLin in year 2: nine wins to date

Wide receivers Jordan Matthews (Jr.) and Chris Boyd (R-So.) rank as the Southeastern Conference's most productive receiving duo. Combined, Matthews and Boyd are averaging 163.5 receiving yards per game, 3.2 yards more than the Texas A&M combo of Mike Evans and Ryan Swope (160.3 ypg). The Tennessee duo of Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson (158.1 ypg) rank third in the SEC. Matthews and Boyd combined for 156 yards and 2 TDs vs. Kentucky. Matthews trails only Hamilton in the SEC with 61 catches and 850 receiving yards. Boyd is tied for ninth with 35 catches and sixth in the league with 69.1 receiving yards per game. In SEC games, Matthews tops the league with a 101.5-yard receivingaverage. Matthews and Boyd both topped 100 receiving yards at Georgia on Sept. 22, becoming just the eighth Vandy duo to ever accomplish the feat.

Matthews, boyd: sec's Most productive receiving duo

Team SEC Duo Combined Rec. Yards (ypg) vANDERBILT JORDAN MATTHEWS, CHRIS BOYD 163.5 Texas A&M Mike Evans, Ryan Swope 160.3 Tennessee Justin Hunter, Cordarrelle Patterson 158.1 Arkansas Cobi Hamilton, Brandon Mitchell 156.4 Georgia Tavarres King, Marlon Brown 119.8

sec's top receiving duos

Player, Receiving Yards game, Year J. MATTHEWS, 119; C. BOYD, 110 Georgia, 2012 E. Bennett, 157; M. White, 121 Florida, 2006 B. Smith, 160; M. White, 118 Tennessee, 2004 D. Stricker 204, R. Williams 102 Kentucky, 2001 K. Edwards, 147; C. Scott 113 Kentucky, 1984 P. Roach, 144; C. Scott, 118 Tennessee, 1982 A. Matthews, 177; N. Jordan, 101 Tennessee, 1911 A. Matthews, 118; W. Buggs 102 Miss. State, 1981

MuLtipLe 100-yard receiving gaMes

Coach Seasons Record Dan McGugin 1904-05 16-1 Bill Edwards 1949-50 12-9 Steve Sloan 1973-74 12-9-2 Red Sanders 1940-41 11-8-1 JAMES FRANKLIN 2011-12 11-11 Gerry DiNardo 1991-92 9-13 Fred Pancoast 1975-76 9-13 Bill Pace 1967-68 7-11-2 Doby Bartling 1944-45 6-6-1 Woody Widenhofer 1997-98 5-17 Watson Brown 1986-87 5-17 Art Guepe 1953-54 5-14 Jack Green 1963-64 4-13-3 Rod Dowhower 1995-96 4-18 Bobby Johnson 2002-03 4-20 George MacIntyre 1979-80 3-19

wins by vandy coaches during First two years

Nine Commodore defensive players have been in the starting lineup for all nine Vanderbilt games this season. The list includes Rob Lohr (R-Sr., DT), Johnell Thomas (R-Sr., DE), Walker May (R-Jr., DE), Chase garnham (Jr., LB), Archibald Barnes (R-Sr., LB), Karl Butler (Jr., LB), Trey Wilson (Sr., CB), Andre Hal (Jr., CB) and Javon Marshall (R-Jr., safety).

consistent starting rotation on deFense

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The Goodlettsville (Tenn.) Little League all-star team earned one of the loudest ovations Aug. 30 in Vanderbilt Stadium. Fans from Vanderbilt and South Carolina gave the Goodlettsville youngsters and their coaching staff a rousing standing ovation late in the second quarter. The little league team, from a small town just north of Nashville, became a national sensation in mid-August by becomingthe U.S. champion at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. The team faced a talented squad from Japan for the LLWS crown. The squad was joined by Vanderbilt baseball head coach Tim Corbin at the ceremony. Corbin attended three of the team's World Series games.

The Commodores honored 2012 PGA Tour FedEx Cup champion and Vanderbilt alum Brandt Snedeker during the Florida game. Snedeker captured the PGA Tour FedEx Cup by winning the season-ending Tour Championship. Snedeker's late-season finish earned him a captain's pick on the U.S. Ryder Cup squad which competed against the European team in early October. Snedeker became the first Vanderbilt golfer to either win the PGA Tour's champion or compete in a Ryder Cup match.

snedeker recognized at FLorida gaMe

The 'Dores are 11-2 all-time versus current members of the Mid-American Conference (MAC), following a 49-7 win over UMass on Oct. 27, 2012. Vanderbilt has captured its last five games against MAC affiliates dating back to a 33-30 loss to Miami (Ohio) in 2000. In its last game against a MAC team, the Commodores beat Eastern Michigan 52-6 in 2010. This year marked Vanderbilt's initial meeting vs. Massachusetts, who are in their first season as MAC members.

MAC Member vU Record Last Meeting Eastern Michigan 3-0 W, 52-6, 2010 UMass 1-0 W, 49-7, 2012 Miami (Ohio) 3-1 W, 34-13, 2008 Northern Illinois 3-0 W, 34-31, 1999 Ohio U. 1-0 W, 54-10, 1989 Western Michigan 0-1 L, 24-27, 1998

vanderbiLt vs. current Mac teaMs

coMModores now 11-2 vs. the Mac

CommoDoRE NoTEs

rodgers eFFicient at Quarterback;enters career totaL oFFense top ten

Jordan Rodgers (R-Sr., QB) continues to show improvement as an efficient leader in his second year as the starting Commodore signal caller. In the last month of action, the senior has produced at a very high level while eliminating mistakes that hinder offensive results. In hislast three appearances, Rodgers has completed 64.4 percent of his passes (67-of-104) and averaged 211.8 passing yards. Rodgers also has thrown just one interception in his last 107 pass attempts. Rodgers continued to show good form in the team's victory over Kentucky. He was 18-of-29 for 220 yards, with touchdown passes to Jordan Matthews (Jr., WR) and Chris Boyd (R-So., WR). Rodgers has produced a pair TD passes in each of the last two games. For the season, Rodgers is 124-of-209 for 1,678 yards and seven touchdowns. His 59.3% completion percentage is the best by a Vanderbilt signal caller since Jay Cutler was a Commodore senior in 2005. Among SEC quarterbacks with at least 175 pass attempts, Rodgers' interception total is the third fewest in the conference. Rodgers is also moving into select company among Vanderbilt quarterbacks. He ranks seventh all-time career total offense, amassing3,680 yards (3,202 passing and 478 rushing) in just 15 career starts. He is 61 total yards shy of tying Larry Smith (2008-11) for eighth place. Rodgers also ranks seventh all-time among Commodore senior QBs with 1,678 yards. He is 66 yards shy of tying John Gromos (1989) for sixth place. Rodgers needs just 21 passing yards to tie Larry Smith (2008-11) for 10th all-time in passing yards.

Name Rushing Passing Total Off. 1. Jay Cutler, 2002-05 1,256 8,697 9,953 2. Greg Zolman, 1998-01 -274 7,981 7,607 3. Whit Taylor, 1979-82 420 6,307 6,727 4. Eric Jones, 1986-88 1,211 5,029 6,240 5. Kurt Page, 1981-84 -225 6,233 6,008 6. Chris Nickson, 2005-08 1,463 3,406 4,869 7. Damian Allen, 1994-97 29 3,704 3,888 8. Larry Smith, 2008-11 518 3,223 3,741 9. JORDAN RODgERS, 2011- 478 3,202 3,68010. Marcus Wilson, 1989-92 1,468 2,036 3,504

career totaL oFFense charts

Player, Year Yards 1. Jay Cutler, 2005 3,073 2. Eric Jones, 1988 2,548 3. Greg Zolman, 2001 2,512 4. Whit Taylor, 1982 2,481 5. Kurt Page, 1984 2,405 6. John Gromos, 1989 1,744 7. JORDAN RODgERS, 2012 1,678 8. Damian Allen, 1997 1,544 9. David Lee, 1974 1,173 10. Marcus Wilson, 1992 1,030

passing yards by senior

goodLettsviLLe LittLe League honored

Trey Wilson (Sr., CB) widened his team record for interception returns for touchdowns in Vanderbilt's victory over UMass on Oct. 27, taking his fourth career pick for a score against the Minutemen. Wilson now ranks second all-time in the SEC in the interception returns category, trailing only former Tennessee standout Jackie Walker, who produced five TD returns from 1969-71. Remarkably, the second-year starting cornerback has returned four of his five career picks for touchdowns. Wilson is one of just three Commodores who have returned multiple interceptions for touchdowns. The others – Dominique Morris (2002-04) and Jay Chesley (1972-75) – accomplished the feat twice.

trey wiLson: Four int. returns For tds

Opponent/Date Yards UMass, 10/27/2012 17 Presbyterian, 9/15/2012 100 Ole Miss, 9/17/2011 52 Elon, 9/3/2011 21

wiLson's returns For scores

Johnson, Lohr have Most career starts Wesley Johnson (R-Jr., OL), Rob Lohr (R-Sr., DT) and Richard Kent (R-Sr., punter) top the Vanderbilt roster in career starts. Johnson, Lohr and Kent have been in the starting lineup every game since the 2010 opener, a span of 34 games. Six other Commodores have at least 16 career starts: Archibald Barnes (R-Sr., LB), Chris Boyd (R-So., WR), Walker May (R-Jr., DE), Ryan Seymour (R-Sr., OL), Zac Stacy (Sr., RB) and Trey Wilson (Sr., CB).

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Playing at home .......................................................... 3-2Playing on the road .................................................... 2-2Playing during the day ............................................... 3-0Playing at night ........................................................... 2-4Vandy facing SEC opponent ...................................... 3-3Vandy facing non-SEC opponent .............................. 2-1Vanderbilt scores on first possession ..................... 3-1Opponent scores on first possession ...................... 1-2Vanderbilt scores first ............................................... 4-2Opponent scores first ................................................ 1-2Vanderbilt leads after 1st quarter ............................ 4-2Opponent leads after 1st quarter ............................. 1-2Teams are tied after 1st quarter ............................... 0-0Vanderbilt leads at halftime ...................................... 4-1Opponent leads at halftime ....................................... 0-2Teams are tied at halftime ......................................... 1-1Vanderbilt leads after 3rd quarter ............................ 4-2Opponent leads after 3rd quarter............................. 0-2Teams are tied after 3rd quarter .............................. 1-0Vanderbilt has more total yards ............................... 4-1Opponent has more total yards ................................ 1-3Vanderbilt has more rushing yards .......................... 4-0Opponent has more rushing yards ........................... 1-4Vanderbilt has more passing yards ......................... 4-3Opponent has more passing yards .......................... 1-1Vanderbilt has more turnovers ................................. 2-3Opponent has more turnovers .................................. 2-1Teams have equal turnovers ..................................... 1-0Vanderbilt has more penalties .................................. 1-1Opponent has more penalties ................................... 2-2Teams have equal penalties ..................................... 2-1Vanderbilt has more time of possession ................. 2-1Opponent has more time of possession .................. 3-3Vanderbilt has 100-yard rusher ................................ 2-0Opponent has 100-yard rusher ................................. 0-4Vanderbilt scores at least 20 points ........................ 3-0Vanderbilt scores less than 20 points ..................... 2-4Opponent scores at least 20 points ......................... 0-2Opponent scores less than 20 points ...................... 5-2 Playing on natural grass ............................................ 1-2Playing on artificial surface ...................................... 4-2Vanderbilt defense scores ........................................ 2-0Opponent defense scores ......................................... 0-0Vanderbilt special teams score ................................ 1-0Opponent special teams score ................................. 0-0

vanderbiLt's record when...

CommoDoRE NoTEs

Nine Commodore players have earned their initial career starts this season, including Jake Bernstein (R-So., OL), who started at guard in the team's win over UMass Oct. 27. Bernstein is one of six offensive players have enjoyed their initial starting assignments. Austyn Carta-Samuels (R-Jr., QB) started against Presbyterian. A pair of sophomores, Joe Townsend and Spencer Pulley, have both started twice on the offensive line at center. Two redshirt freshmen, Kris Kentera and Steven Scheu, have started at tight end. Three defensive players have witnessed first starts: Eric Samuels, (Sr., safety), Karl Butler (R-Jr., LB) and Jared Morse (Jr., DT).

nine coMModores becoMe First-tiMe starters

Twenty-two underclassmen have experienced their initial action in a Commodore uniform midway through the 2012 season. First-time defensive players include Caleb Azubike (Fr., DE), Darien Bryant (R-Fr., DE), Larry Franklin (R-Fr., LB), Josh gregory (R-Fr., DB), Conor Hart (R-Fr., DT), Darreon Herring (Fr., LB), Casey Hughes (So., LB), Derek King (R-Fr., DB), Jahmel McIntosh (R-Fr., safety), Jake Sealand (Fr., LB), Jimmy Stewart (R-Fr., DE), Kellen Williams (R-Fr., LB) and Andrew Williamson (R-Fr., safety). First-time players on offense are Jake Bernstein (Fr., OL), Josh grady (R-Fr., WR), Kris Kentera (R-Fr., TE), Brian Kimbrow (Fr., RB), Jacquese Kirk (R-Fr., WR), James Lewis (R-Fr., OL), Steve Monk (R-Fr., WR), Steven Scheu (R-Fr., TE) and John Townsley (R-Jr., QB). Kentera, Scheu and Bernstein have also earned starting assignments.

22 First-tiMe contributors this year

Linebacker Jake Sealand became the fourth and most recent true freshmen to action for the Commodores this season when he contributed in the victory at Missouri. Other freshmen to contribute are defensive end Caleb Azubike, linebacker Darreon Herring and running back Brian Kimbrow. Azubike has three QB sacks among 10 total tackles. Herring has posted 21 tackles, an INT and forced fumble. Kimbrow ranks second on the team with 286 rushing yards and has averaged 21.5 yards as a kick returner. Sealand has 13 tackles and a forced fumble.

Four coMModore FreshMen have pLayed

Mitch Light, a Vanderbilt graduate and co-host of the Commodore radio pregame show, has moved into the role of network sideline reporter. Light replaced Kevin Ingram, who served the Vanderbilt Radio Network for more than a decade. Ingram stepped away from the sideline duties in mid-Octboer to accept a position doing more college football play-by-play on television.

Light assuMes vandy radio sideLine roLe

Vanderbilt is now 26-37-3 in homecoming games since World War II after a convincing 49-7 victory over Massachusetts. Vanderbilt also moves to 11-3 in homecoming encounters against non-SEC teams during the last six decades.

DATE OppONENT W/L, FINAL10/27/12 UMass W, 49-710/22/11 Army W, 44-2110/23/10 So. Carolina L, 7-2110/17/09 Georgia L, 10-3410/25/08 Duke L, 7-1010/13/07 Georgia L, 17-2010/21/06 So. Carolina L, 13-31 10/15/05 Georgia L, 17-3411/6/04 Florida L, 17-3410/11/03 Navy L, 27-3710/26/02 UCONN W, 28-2410/13/01 Georgia L, 14-3010/21/00 So. Carolina L, 14-3010/9/99 The Citadel W, 58-010/24/98 So. Carolina W, 17-1410/18/97 Georgia L, 17-3410/26/96 So. Carolina L, 0-27 10/14/95 Georgia L, 6-1710/22/94 So. Carolina L, 16-1910/16/93 Georgia L, 3-4110/24/92 So. Carolina L, 17-2110/19/91 Georgia W, 27-2510/27/90 Ole Miss L, 13-14

DATE OppONENT W/L, FINAL10/21/89 Georgia L, 16-35 10/22/88 Ole Miss L, 28-3610/31/87 Rutgers W, 27-1310/25/86 Ole Miss L, 12-2810/19/85 Georgia T, 13-13 10/27/84 Ole Miss W, 37-2010/29/83 Memphis L, 7-24 10/23/82 Ole Miss W, 19-1010/31/81 Memphis W, 26-010/25/80 Ole Miss L, 14-2711/3/79 Memphis W, 13-310/28/78 Ole Miss L, 10-3510/15/77 Georgia L, 13-2411/13/76 Air Force W, 34-1011/1/75 Virginia W, 17-1410/26/74 Ole Miss W, 24-1410/20/73 Georgia W, 18-1410/28/72 Ole Miss L, 7-3111/6/71 Kentucky L, 7-1410/31/70 Tulane L, 7-1011/8/69 Kentucky W, 42-611/22/68 Davidson W, 53-2011/11/67 Kentucky L, 7-12

coMModores in hoMecoMing gaMes

DATE OppONENT W/L, FINAL11/12/66 Navy L, 14-3011/6/65 Kentucky L, 0-3411/14/64 Tulane L, 2-7 11/9/63 Kentucky T, 0-011/17/62 Tulane W, 20-011/11/61 Kentucky L, 3-1610/8/60 Ole Miss L, 0-2610/17/59 Florida W, 13-610/25/58 Virginia W, 39-611/2/57 LSU W, 7-010/20/56 Florida L, 7-2110/5/55 Kentucky W, 34-010/9/54 Ole Miss L, 7-2210/24/53 Virginia W, 28-1310/11/52 Ole Miss T, 21-2110/27/51 Georgia Tech L, 7-810/21/50 Florida L, 27-3110/29/49 Auburn W, 26-711/6/48 LSU W, 48-711/1/47 Auburn W, 28-011/9/46 N.C. State W, 7-0 Homecoming records are not available prior to 1946

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CoACh JAmEs FRANKLIN & hIs VANDERBILT sTAFF

AgE: 40 CAREER RECORD: 11-11 (second season)ALMA MATER: East Stroudsburg (Pa.) University; Playing career – 1991-94DEgREE: Bachelor's: Psychology, East Stroudsburg, 1995 Master's: Educational Leadership, Washington State, 1999FAMILY: Wife, Fumi; daughters: Addy and SholaFRANKLIN ON TWITTER: @JamesFranklinVU

2011-12 vANDERBILT (head coach)Guides Commodores to 6-6 regular record and appearance in AutoZone Liberty Bowl in first year...Team shows vast improvement, ranking as the SEC's most improved offense and defense...Wins five home games, most by Vanderbilt in more than a decade...Four players earned postseason recognition, includ-ing defensive back Casey Hayward (All-America by Walter Camp Foundation) and team rushing record setter Zac Stacy... Builds enthusiasm among fan base and works non-stop growing support for program on campus and in the community... Excites fans after the season by inking strong signing class of prep recruits... In 2012, helps drive offseason season ticket sales to substantial increases over four previous years... Attendance rise also results in consecutive home sellouts in 2012, the program's first straight sellouts in 16 years... In 2012, teams beat Missouri and Kentucky in consecutive SEC road games, first time Vanderbilt has done so since 1991.

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 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 a win in the Humanitarian Bowl to cap an 8-5 record. Terp 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 the Wildcats to a 7-6 record in 2006, including a 45-42 win over No. 4 Texas. Kansas State also plays in the Texas Bowl, its first postseason appearance in three years... In 2007, under Franklin's guidance, K-State offense 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 first-round pick of Tampa Bay) sets numerous school records, including 3,353 passing yards... WR Jordy Nelson becomes an All-America player by catching 122 passes, and is a high draft pick of the Packers... In 2011, he starts on Green Bay's world champion squad.

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 James Madison wide receivers... Junior receiver Earnest Payton finishes his career as the school’s leader in receptions with 185.

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.

JOHN DONOvAN OFFENSIvE COORD./BACKSHelped Zac Stacy become the team's all-time leading rusher (2,754 yards) and career TDs (26)... Stacy rushed for team-record 1,193 yards and 14 TDs as All-SEC junior... Joined Franklin in coming from Maryland...Graduate of Johns Hopkins.

BOB SHOOP DEFENSIvE COORD./SAFETIESFormer head coach at Columbia... Helped Vanderbilt defense improve more than any SEC unit in 2011, ranking 18th nationally in total defense and pass defense... Came from four-year stint guiding superb defenses at William & Mary.

CHARLES BANKINS SPECIAL TEAMS COORD./TEsCoached at NFL, college and prep levels... Worked two years at Maryland with Franklin... Coached Richard Kent to a career year in punting in 2011 (42.5 yards) and 45.6-yd. average this year.... Directed superb special teams in 2011, with a number of creative, 4th-down successes.

gEORgE BARLOW DEF. RECRUITINg COORD./SECONDARYStarted 2011 as New Mexico's defensive coordinator before being named interim head coach after fourth game ... Helped Lobos' Carmen messina break WAC's career tackles record at 454 total tackles ... Was an all-conference safety at Marshall.

JOSH gATTIS OFF. RECRUITINg COORD./WRsFirst year at Vanderbilt after spending 2011 at Western Michigan ... Helped WMU's Jordan White have the best season in program history in 2011, making 140 catches for 1,911 yards ... Has dynamic receiving duo at Vanderbilt with Jordan Matthews and Chris Boyd.

HERB HAND OFFENSIvE LINELongest-tenured coach on staff (2010)... Saw the 2011 offensive line be the only SEC team to capture three SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week awards ... Line helped 'Dores add 25.8 yards per game over 2010... OL Wesley Johnson is one of SEC's most versatile linemen.

BRENT PRY C0-DEF. COORD./LINEBACKERsSon of a college coach... Coached defense at East Stroudsburg when Franklin was standout QB... Helps develop first-year starting LBs Archibald Barnes and Chase Garnham in 2011.

RICKY RAHNE QuaRtERBacKSCornell grad... Mentored both Larry Smith and Jordan Rodgers as starters in 2011 ... Helped Smith increase completion percentage to 55%, while Rodgers threwat least one TD pass in every start... Rodgers nearing team's Top 20 all-time total offense, passing lists.

SEAN SPENCER DEFENSIvE LINECoached Tim Fugger to All-SEC honors in 2011 before Fugger was drafted by the Colts... Emotional mentor who encourages players to attack like "wild African dogs"... Has worked with three Buchanan Award final-ists, given to top defensive player in FCS classification.

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FrankLin's career at a gLance

FrankLin's staFF

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moRE oN CoACh FRANKLIN

★ GoING BowLING Vanderbilt reached bowl eligibility for the first time since 2008 and reached six wins for just the fifth time since 1955.

★ BEsT FIRsT yEAR sINCE 1975 Franklin's six wins were the most by a first-year Vanderbilt coach in 36 years. Fred Pancoast's first 'Dore team won seven games in 1975.

★ FIRsT 3-0 sTART sINCE woRLD wAR II Franklin's 3-0 start in his first season marked the first time a Vanderbilt coach won his first three games since 1945.

★ TIED FoR mosT homE wINs oF moDERN ERA The six wins at Vanderbilt Stadium in 2011 tied with the 1982 season for the most in the modern era.

★ uNDEFEATED ouT-oF-CoNFERENCE Vanderbilt's 4-0 mark in non-conference games marked the first undefeated record outside the SEC since 1999.

★ TIED FoR mosT ImpRoVEmENT IN sEC Vanderbilt's improvement from 2-10 in the 2010 season to 6-6 in 2011 tied with Georgia for the biggest increase in winning percentage in the conference (UGA went from 6-6 in 2010 to 10-2 in 2011).

★ ImpRoVEmENT BEyoND ThE RECoRD In 11 statistical categories, Vanderbilt improved more than any team in the Southeastern Conference from 2010 to 2011. The pattern of improvement has continued in 2012. Category 2011 2010 Change •ScoringOffense 26.9 17.3 +9.6 •ScoringDefense 20.8 30.9 -10.1 •TotalOffense 324.8 285.1 +57.7 •TotalDefense 324.6 430.2 -10.1 •RushOffense 167.6 136.4 +31.2 •RushDefense 123.0 190.0 -67.0 •PassingOffense 175.2 148.7 +26.5 •PassingDefense 201.6 240.2 -38.6 •TimeofPossession 29:56 26:22 +3:34 •RedZoneTDs 23 13 +10 •RedZoneTDsAllowed 16 25 -9

★ sINGLE sEAsoN RushING RECoRD Zac Stacy (Jr.) set the team single-season rushing record (1,193 yards).

★ LIGhTING up ThE sCoREBoARD The Commodores scored 323 points on the season, most since 1948.

★ KEEpING ThE oppoNENT oFF ThE sCoREBoARD Vanderbilt allowed 20.8 points per game, the lowest since 2008 (19.6). The 2011 average was the third-best since 1983.

★ oNE oF ThE NATIoN's Top DEFENsEs Vanderbilt ranked among the top-35 nationally in total defense (19th), rushing defense (25th), scoring defense (29th), pass defense (34th) and interceptions (T-6th).

★ IN ThEm ALL Four of Vanderbilt's losses came by less than a touchdown (Georgia, Arkansas, Florida and Tennessee).

★ moVING up ThE LADDER Finishing fourth in the SEC East marked team's second best finish since divisional play began in 1991. Both SEC wins (Ole Miss & Kentucky) were by the largest margin of victory by Vanderbilt since 1971.

★ CAsEy hAywARD: JIm ThoRpE sEmIFINALIsT Casey Hayward was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award (college football's best defensive back).

★ uNpRECEDENTED ExposuRE Vanderbilt was featured as part of a six-page, behind-the-scenes spread in a September issue of Sports Illustrated.

★ FRANKLIN INTRoDuCED Dec. 17, 2010 Vanderbilt's 27th head coach – and first African-American – comes from Maryland. At 39, he's the youngest Commodore head coach in nearly two decades.

★ CoAChING sTAFF ANNouNCED Jan., 2011 Franklin's new Commodore staff includes three former Maryland assistants, a pair of former FCS defensive coordinators, three BCS-level assistants and Vanderbilt's 2010 offensive line mentor.

★ ENJoyING ThE sTuDENTs Jan. 20, 2011 After a rousing introduction at men's basketball game, Franklin heads into the student section to greet Memorial Maniacs. Three weeks later, 17 students tryout for the football squad after Franklin visits dorms and fraternity row.

★ NATIoNAL sIGNING DAy Feb. 15, 2011 Franklin makes a quick national splash, landing a 21-member class that includes two prospects with 4-star rankings.

★ spRING GAmE RETuRNs To CAmpus April 17, 2011 Franklin caps first spring drills on campus by re-introducing the Black & Gold Spring Game. The televised event draws thousands of Commodore faithful to Vanderbilt Stadium.

★ FRANKLIN GETs wIN #1 sept. 3, 2011 Commodore captains reward game ball to their new coach after the team's 45-14 victory over Elon in the season opener.

★ "NoT ThE sAmE VANDERBILT" sept. 10, 2011 Team responds to coach's urging with comeback win vs. UConn.

★"sIx FINGERs – sIx sECoNDs" oct., 2011 Three raised fingers on each hand becomes commonplace among Vandy fans. The gesture pays tribute to Franklin's push to play hard "six seconds at a time."

★ "ThosE DAys ARE LoNG GoNE..." oct. 15, 2011 Proud of his team's comeback vs. Georgia, Franklin emotionally states that a new era of Vanderbilt football has arrived.

★ BowL ELIGIBILITy Nov. 26, 2011 Playing on the road in Winston-Salem, the Dores' 41-7 win over Wake Forest is the team's sixth of the year.

★ NEw yEAR's EVE oN BEALE Dec. 31, 2011 Spurred on Franklin's urging, more than 30,000 Commodore fans journey to Memphis for a New Year's Eve match against ranked Cincinnati in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

★ NATIoNAL sIGNING DAy Feb. 1, 2012 Franklin's second class of 22 prospects ranks among program's finest. For first time ever, every signee is 3-stars or better. The class includes six elite players from Tennessee.

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pRoNuNCIATIoN GuIDE PLAYERS Robbie Barbieri (bar-bee-AIR-ee) Andre Hal (HAL) Jacquese (juh-KWEESE) Kirk Rob Lohr (LOR) Marc Panu (PAN-ooh) Steven Scheu (SHOY) Jerron (juh-RON) Seymour Kyle Woestmann (West-man)

COACHES Ricky Rahne (RON-nee)

VANDERBILT posTGAmE INTERVIEws Coach Franklin's post-game press conference following the Ole Miss game will be held after he addresses the team. The Vanderbilt post-game press conference room is located next to the team's locker rooms in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The Vanderbilt Locker Room is closed. Up to five players will be made available for post-game interviews. These interviews will be conducted in the same room as Coach Franklin's remarks. The players will enter when Franklin concludes.

GAmE wEEK INTERVIEw poLICy All interview requests for Franklin and Vanderbilt student-athletes MUST go through the Vanderbilt Athletic Communications staff. Vanderbilt Head Coach James Franklin will be available to media members at the conclusion of practice on Wednedays. Vanderbilt student-athletes and assistant coaches will also be available to media after the Wednesday sessions. Media outlets are permitted to shoot the last 10 minutes of Wednesday practices; otherwise, all sessions are closed.

wEEKLy pREss CoNFERENCE oN moNDAys Coach Franklin will conduct a weekly press conference for local media on Mondays at 12:00 noon, CT. It is held in the McGugin Center. Interviews with selected student-athletes will follow Franklin's remarks. The conference is archived and available at vucommodores.com, each Monday by 2:30 p.m., CT. A transcript is provided usually by 3 p.m.

sEC CoAChEs TELECoNFERENCE: wED., 10:30 Am Like the other 13 head coaches of the Southeastern Conference, Coach Franklin is available each Wednesday morning to media outlets as part of the SEC Head Coaches' Teleconference. Franklin's 10-minute segment starts at 10:30 a.m., CT. To participate, call the SEC SID Office at (205) 458-3010.

FRANKLIN's RADIo show oN ThuRs., 7 pm The Commodore Call-In Show with Coach Franklin, a regular weekly feature of Nashville radio flagship NewsRadio 1510 WLAC has moved to Thursdays, starting at 7 p.m., in the Holiday Inn's Commodore Grille on West End Ave. The one-hour show, hosted by Vanderbilt announcer Joe Fisher, gives fans an opportunity to ask questions about the program and upcoming opponents.

vANDY OLE MISSTEAM RECORD 5-4 5-4TOTAL POINTS 229 269TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 27 34POINTS ALLOWED 154 250TOUCHDOWNS ALLOWED 17 31FIRST DOWNS 178 196 Rushing 81 100 Passing 80 85 Penalty 17 11RUSHINg YARDAgE 1556 1601 yaRds gained Rushing 1829 1849 yaRds lost Rushing [273] [248] Rushing attemPts 374 365 aveRage PeR Rush 4.2 4.4 aveRage PeR game 172.9 177.9 tds Rushing 16 19PASSINg YARDAgE 1910 2073ATT-COMP-INT 236-139-3 265-175-11 aveRage PeR Pass 8.1 7.8 aveRage PeR CatCh 13.7 11.8 aveRage PeR game 212.2 230.3 tds Passing 8 13TOTAL OFFENSE 3466 3674 total Plays 610 630 aveRage PeR Play 5.7 5.8 aveRage PeR game 385.1 408.2KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS 28-619 24-500 aveRage KiCK RetuRn 22.1 20.8PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS 25-248 15-93 aveRage Punt RetuRn 9.9 6.2INT RETURNS: #-YARDS 4-174 10-108 aveRage int. RetuRn 43.5 10.8FUMBLES-FUMBLES LOST 20-10 15-9OPP. FUMBLES-FUMBLES REC. 16-4 14-77PENALTIES-YARDS 54-404 37-312 aveRage PeR game 44.9 34.7PUNTS-YARDS 40-1782 40-1681 aveRage PeR Punt 44.5 42.0 net Punt aveRage 40.0 39.1TIME OF POSSESSION 30:10 26:433RD-DOWN CONvERSIONS 44/130 58/127 3Rd down PCt. 34% 46%4TH-DOWN CONvERSIONS 11/23 6/10 4th down PCt. 48% 60%QB SacKS-Yards 20-118 27-199QB SacKS aLLOwED-YARDS 18-144 26-162Fg MADE/ATTEMPTS 13/16 11/16

statisticaL coMparison Media inForMation

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The August 30th opener between Vanderbilt and South Carolina game notched superb TV ratings for ESPN. The game was ESPN's most watched Thursday night game since 1998, earning a 3.0 national rating (average of 4.13 million viewers). It also was ESPN's most viewed Thursday season opener since 1994.

vandy-so. caroLina: superb tv ratings

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Player NFL Team Notes Earl Bennett, WR Chicago Bears In return to Nashville, starting receiver has four catches for 22 yards as Chicago defeats TennesseeBrandon Barden, TE Tennessee Titans Member of Titans' practice squad as rookie free agentJay Cutler, QB Chicago Bears In return to Nashville, Cutler leads Bears to impressive win over Titans, hitting 19-of-26 for 229 yards and 3 TDsTim Fugger, LB Arizona Cardinals Released by Indianapolis in early October, Fugger signed to Cardinals' practice squad on Oct. 29Myron Lewis, CB Tampa Bay Bucs Second-year cornerback posts pair of tackles as Tampa Bay earns 42-32 road victory over OaklandD.J. Moore, CB Chicago Bears In return to Nashville, nickel back contributes pair of solo tackles in Chicago's victory over TennesseeCasey Hayward, CB Green Bay Packers As starting CB, Hayward posts seven tackles, forced fumble and 2 defensed passes in Pack's win over CardsSean Richardson, S Green Bay Packers Free agent rookie posts pair of special team tackles, helping Green Bay earn home victory over ArizonaChris Williams, OL St. Louis Rams Wearing new No. 65 jersey, Williams made appearance as OL for Rams five days after signing contract

TEAM CATEgORY Avg. SEC NCAAScoring Offense 25.4 11 82Total Offense 385.2 9 75Rushing Offense 172.9 7 52Passing Offense 212.2 9 84Scoring Defense 17.1 4 14Total Defense 316.2 5 19Rushing Defense 164.3 10 68Passing Defense 151.9 2 3Net Punting 40.0 4 18Punt Returns 9.9 5 43Kickoff Returns 22.1 7 56Turnover Margin -.6 (-5) 11 91Pass Efficiency 135.5 9 56Def. Pass Efficiency 99.6 4 7Penalties 6.0 9 T-60Penalty Yards 44.9 8 363rd Down Conv. % 34% 12 1073rd Down Conv. % (Defense) 31% 5 14Red Zone Offense 72% 11 T-102Red Zone Defense 78% T-8 T-35QB Sacks 2.2 (20) 7 T-42QB Sacks Allowed 2.0 (10) 6 T-69Tackles for Loss 7.2 (65) 5 19Pass Interceptions .4 (4) 13 T-104Interceptions Thrown .3 (3) T-2 T-8First Downs 19.8 8 85First Downs Allowed 16.7 3 12Time of Possession 30:10 5 57

INDIvIDUAL CATEgORY Avg. SEC NCAAZac Stacy rushing yards 83.6 5 51 total offense 86.2 18 all-purpose yards 97.1 11Jordan Rodgers pass efficiency 135.0 10 54 total offense 218.4 7 69Jordan Matthews receptions 6.8 (61) 2 T-17 receiving yards 94.4 2 16 all-purpose yards 105.9 6 84Chris Boyd receptions 3.9 (35) 9 receiving yards 69.1 6 T-67Brian Kimbrow kickoff returns 21.5 7 69Jonathan Krause punt returns 10.0 5 T-30Caleb Azibuke QB sacks .3 (3) T-25Karl Butler tackles for loss .9 (8) T-10Chase Garnham QB sacks .6 (5) T-6 T-62 tackles for loss .9 (8) T-10Andre Hal passes defended .9 (8) T-5 T-90Kenny Ladler tackles 7.1 16Jared Morse tackles for loss .9 (8) T-10Trey Wilson interceptions .2 (2) T-11 Carey Spear field goals 1.4 (13) T-2 T-21Richard Kent punting 45.1 3 9

Two assistant coaches, george Barlow and Josh gattis, are new to the Commodore sideline this season. Both Barlow, a Marshall University graduate who comes from the University of New Mexico staff, and Gattis, a Wake Forest grad who served last year at Western Michigan, have key recruiting roles at Vanderbilt in addition to position responsibilities. Barlow will coach defensive backs and serve as defensive recruiting coordinator. Gattis will mentor wide receivers and serve as offensive recruiting coordinator.

barLow, gattis: new coMModore coaches

On Aug. 10, James Franklin surprised fourth-year player Marc Panu (FB, Mableton, Ga.) by presenting the walk-on with a full scholarship for 2012-13. Franklin broke the news to Panu in a team meeting and the moment was captured for posterity, however no one imagined the amount of attention the moment would garner. Within one week, the video of the announcement had received over 330,000 views on YouTube, while Panu and Franklin had been interviews by media outlets ranging from The Tennessean to FOX News. Panu began at Vanderbilt as a walk-on LB/DE and was named defensive scout team MVP as a freshman. In 2010, he appeared in 11 games on special teams. When Franklin arrived at Vanderbilt for the 2012 season, Panu moved to fullback and saw action in all 12 regular season games as a short-yardage blocker and special teams contributor.

Marc panu – recent youtube sensation

Former All-Southeastern Conference linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer is Vanderbilt's selection to the 2012 class of SEC Football Legends. Hillenmeyer, a product of Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville who went on to enjoy an eight-year career with the Chicago Bears, will be honored Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Atlanta. Hillenmeyer topped the NCAA with 168 total tackles as a senior middle linebacker in 2002. He also paced the SEC the same year with 116 solo tackles, earning All-SEC honors. A 23-game career starter, Hillenmeyer also was a superb student-athlete. In 2002, he was selected as one of six Division I-A National Scholar Athletes by the College Football Hall of Fame and National Football Foundation. Here's a list of previous Vanderbilt standouts that have been recognized as SEC legends. 2011 Corey Harris, DB/RB, 1988-91 2002 Jim Arnold, punter, 1979-82 2010 Corey Chavous, DB, 1994-97 2001 Will Wolford, OT, 1982-85 2009 Jamie Duncan, LB, 1995-97 2000 Herb Rich, RB, 1946-49 2008 Shelton Quarles, LB, 1990-93 1999 Bob Werckle, OT, 1947-51 2007 Chuck Scott, WR/TE, 1981-84 1998 Charley Horton, RB, 1952-55 2006 Eric Jones, QB, 1986-88 1997 Bucky Curtis, WR, 1947-50 2005 Chris Gaines, LB, 1984-87 1996 John Hall, OL, 1951-54 2004 Boo Mitchell, WR, 1985-88 1995 Bob Asher, OT, 1967-69 2003 Whit Taylor, QB, 1979-82 1994 Bill Wade, QB, 1949-51

hiLLenMeyer: vanderbiLt's 2012 sec LegendvanderbiLt: sec & ncaa rank

status oF ForMer coMModores in the nFL

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The Vanderbilt football program and athletics department has undergone several upgrades and renovations since last fall. Here's a look at some of new and improved areas on West End.

Head Coach James Franklin and the senior members of the football team unveiled the team's 2012 uniforms during a pep-rally style event at the Barnes & Noble Vanderbilt Bookstore on July 11. The stylish uniforms, designed by the Vanderbilt football staff, are made with Nike's high-tenacity Cordura knit fabric and feature black, gold and white jerseys and pants. The final piece of equipment that was shown to the crowd was a white helmet. Last season, Vanderbilt debuted a black helmet that the team wore in addition to their gold helmet. The Commodores can mix-and-match any combination of the black, gold and white elements (helmet, jersey and pants), creating 27 possible combinations.

Several key changes are incorporated in the 2012 design:•Forthefirsttimesince1994,"Vanderbilt" will be displayed on the front of Commodore jerseys. The name will be in all caps above jersey numbers.•Agold"anchor"emblemadorns the homeplate or front "V" neck of all jerseys. Last year, the Star V logo was stitched there.•"AnchorDown"textisstitched in the interior of each jersey neckline.•Nike'siconic"flywire"stitching is incorporated into the high impact shoul-der area of each jersey.•Thegoldjerseytopfea-tures black shoulder cov-erings, black lettering and black numbers. Last year, the gold jersey had white numbers.•Alljerseyshaveanupdated circular SEC patch stitched over the right breast. The Nike swoosh is over the left breast.•StarVlogoswilladorneach hip of the pants. In 2011, a lone Star V logo was located on the left front of the uniform pant.

Several upgrades have been put in to place prior to the start of the 2012 season at Vanderbilt Stadium. The most noticeable is the new video board in the north end zone of the stadium. The high definition board measures 40 x 71 feet and is one of the largest video boards in college football. In front of the video board is a new grass berm for fan seating. The berm can accommodate approximately 400 fans and provide one of the most unique seats in the country. The field itself has a new look and feel, as the old grass playing field has been replaced with a synthetic turf called Legion 46. Installed by Shaw Sportexe, the field has several new features. The redzone features the phrase "Anchor Down," an anchor logo has replaced the traditional X that marks the kickoff location and the end zones are painted black with "Vanderbilt" and "Commodores" framed by the Star-V logo. The Star-V logo remains at midfield, with Southeastern Conference logos on the 25-yard lines. In addition, new lighting has been installed at Vanderbilt Stadium. While they aren't as noticeable until nightfall, they will improve television viewing drastically while focusing more light on the field (and less in the stands), creating a more dramatic stage for Commodore football. Across Jess Neely Drive, football was one of several Vanderbilt programs to benefit from renovations and additions at the McGugin Center. New meeting rooms and a 140-seat auditorium-style classroom all adjacent to the coaches offices will benefit football, while meeting rooms have also been added to McGugin for Vanderbilt's Olympic sports.

The new video board and berm in the south endzone of Vanderbilt Stadium.

Vanderbilt's three helmets

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Look good, pLay good stadiuM, prograM updates

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Vanderbilt's freshman class is regarded as perhaps the most talented recruiting class ever to enroll at Vanderbilt. Four members of the class – Caleb Azubike, Darreon Herring, Brian Kimbrow and Jake Sealand – have played this season. The 2012 signing class represents the first in school history where every recruit in the class was rated three stars or better, while the group also includes four four-star players. Those four four-star players are the most recruits of that caliber to ever be in one class at Vanderbilt. In fact, Vanderbilt had signed just three four-star players in the decade prior. Of the 22 signees, 15 are nationally ranked at their position. Vanderbilt was especially successful in its home state of Tennessee, where all six recruits who are staying in their native state to become Commodores were among the top-25 players in Tennessee. Vanderbilt's 22 freshmen and their highest ranking (ESPN or Rivals):

Player Pos. Hometown Rating Torey Agee DE Opelika, Ala. ★ ★ ★ Caleb Azubike DE Nashville, Tenn. ★ ★ ★ ★ Brandon Banks DB Brandywine, Md. ★ ★ ★ Ladarius Banks DT Dallas, Ga. �