The Vanderbilt Commodores (1-0) host the FCS Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Vanderbilt Stadium. The Commodores are heavily favored, by 35 points. The over/under in this outing is 53.5 points.
Vanderbilt vs. Alabama A&M Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt | -35 | -110 | -110 | 53.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Vanderbilt | Alabama A&M | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.6 (93) | 8.5 (33) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 36.0 (119) | 48.5 (89) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 15 (38) | 6 (94) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 14 (92) | 4 (4) |
Vanderbilt vs. Alabama A&M Betting Insights (2022)
Alabama A&M Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Bulldogs were an underdog by 35 points or more two times last year, and covered the spread in one of those contests.
- Alabama A&M’s matchups last year had a 56.3-point average over/under, 2.8 more points than this game’s point total.
Vanderbilt Players to Watch
- AJ Swann has posted 258 passing yards (258.0 per game) with a 63.3% completion percentage (19-for-30) while tossing three touchdowns.
- Patrick Smith has taken seven carries for a team-high 30 rushing yards (30.0 YPG) and one touchdown.
- Chase Gillespie has run for 13 yards (13.0 per game). He also has two catches for 17 yards .
- Jayden McGowan has hauled in six passes for a team-high 72 yards. He averages 72.0 receiving yards per game.
- Will Sheppard has been targeted zero times and added 68 yards (on six catches) plus two touchdowns.
- Gamarion Carter is averaging 41.0 yards per game, racking up one reception (zero targets) for 41 yards.
- Nate Clifton has collected a team-leading one sack, while adding four tackles.
- This season CJ Taylor has collected eight tackles and one sack, leading his team in tackles.
- De’Rickey Wright has intercepted two passes to lead the team while adding three tackles and two passes defended.
Alabama A&M Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Xavier Lankford threw for 297 yards while completing 51.9% of his passes last year, with zero touchdowns and three interceptions (148.5 yards per game). He also carried the ball 17 times for 39 yards.
- Harold Jemison Jr. ran for 44 yards on nine carries (22.0 yards per game) and scored one touchdown a season ago.
- Last season Gary Quarles ran for 44 yards on 25 carries (22.0 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
- Last year Isiah Cox was targeted zero times and recorded five catches for 153 yards .
- Keenan Hambrick also chipped in with 112 yards on eight catches. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 56.0 receiving yards last year.
- Brian Jenkins Jr. caught 12 passes on zero targets for 77 yards.
- Last season Thomas Douglas piled up two sacks, two TFL and five tackles.
- Over the course of his 2022 campaign, Dimitris Biamby racked up 12 tackles.
- Elijah Eberhardt picked off one pass while adding 12 tackles a season ago.
