The Commodores final non-conference game of the season is a weird one as they travel to Houston to take on the Cougars. This game is sandwiched in-between six SEC contests, but it is far from the usual throwaway game against a multi-directional school. This team is expected by many to be in the conversation to win the AAC this year, so Vandy may well be the underdog.
2014 Record: 8-5 (5-3 in the American.) – Beat Pittsburgh 35-34 in the Armed Forces Bowl.
Series Record: Vanderbilt leads the series 1-0, with the only game being a 41-24 win for the ‘Dores in the BBVA Compass Bowl at the end of the 2013 season.