Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines for Vanderbilt vs Auburn

Vanderbilt might not win the SEC title, and even though they already have five wins, they might not even make it to bowl season. Who is having more fun in the SEC right now?

This team is a huge pain in the butt, but every Commodore game is a blast. Diego Pavia is a must-see quarterback.

Even though it lost 27–24 to Texas, it played well against them. Now it needs to beat Auburn to get that sixth win and be eligible for bowl games.

Auburn shocked everyone by beating Kentucky 24–10 on the road just when it looked like their season was over.

With ULM coming up next, the Tigers would likely be 505 with a chance to bowl if they win this game. Their last two games are against Texas A&M and Alabama.

Vanderbilt vs Auburn Preview

Vanderbilt vs Auburn How to Watch
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Game Time: 12:45 pm ET
Venue: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
How to Watch: SEC Network
Auburn (3-5), Vanderbilt (5-3)

Why Vanderbilt Will Win

How does Vanderbilt do this?

Things keep going thanks to tough play from the lines, quick defense, and Diego Pavia’s magic. The Vanderbilt offense makes the most third-down conversions (49% of the time), which is the best in the SEC.

In part because of this, the team is also No. 1 in the SEC in time of possession. In the country, Auburn is ranked 112th.

The Commodores will have the ball for five minutes longer than the Tigers. What is more, they will turn the ball over less often. Vanderbilt has lost five turnovers this season, while Auburn has lost 17 times.

Why Auburn Will Win

That running game has been where?

Auburn’s passing game was pretty good all season, and their running game was strong against New Mexico and Alabama A&M. But once SEC play started, they only scored one touchdown on the ground in their first four games.

After that, Jarquez Hunter had a 278-yard game against Kentucky. Now, the offensive line needs to be strong again like it was last week.

The passing game has been good, but the team is only 3-0 when it scores multiple touchdowns. When it doesn’t, they are 0-5 overall.

The Vols have lost all three times when teams run more than 31 times against their defense, but…

Vanderbilt vs Auburn: Who Will Win

The only time the Commodores have given up more than one rushing touchdown in a game was against Alabama.

Auburn NEEDS to figure out how to take charge of the game. Even though it had the ball for over 11 minutes longer against Kentucky, AU still won.

The other team does not have time to get in more than 30 carries when Vanderbilt has the ball.

Vanderbilt will win the turnover margin, but not by enough to win in the last few seconds. Auburn needs to make it happen, but Vanderbilt’s turnovers have slowed down a lot compared to the first four games.