The Vanderbilt Commodores felled the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders 35-7 in the 2018 season opener.
Coming into the season, the ‘Dores had questions about their offensive production and in their secondary. Tonight, both were ultimately answered in the affirmative.
After a 30 minute weather delay, toe met leather at 7:00 PM. The ‘Dores came out the gate with a forty yard return that set the tone for the game. They drove the length of the field running Khari Blasingame left, right, and center, culminating in a 30 yard touchdown.
One question for Head Coach Derek Mason’s team, was what identity would they take with returning senior QB Kyle Shurmur and a core of running backs.