Vanderbilt knew it was to go bowling regardless of whether it beat Tennessee or not because of its high APR (academic progress rate) scores and a lack of six-win teams nationally to fill all the available bowl slots.
After a come-from-behind, 45-34, victory over the Volunteers, they don’t have to wonder. For the first time since 2013, the Commodores are bowl-eligible.
“It’s very important to show people that we are just not going to be in because of the APR,” running back Ralph Webb said after the win. “We actually play football and we are a good football team.