The Vanderbilt defense came to play, shutting down one of the NCAA's most potent offenses. However, the Commodore offense couldn't answer the call. They scored only 12 points against the Hilltoppers in an opening night loss at Dudley Field.
Vanderbilt's defense came to play. They shut down one of the FBS's most potent offenses from 2014.
The Commodore offense? They aren't there yet.
Vanderbilt took nine different drives into Western Kentucky territory but came away with only 12 points in a frustrating season opener for the 'Dores. Johnny McCrary came alive to drive the 'Dores to a last minute touchdown, but a potential game-tying two-point conversion was snuffed out at the one-yard line to drop Vandy to 0-1 on the season.