Vanderbilt defeats Austin Peay in season opener

Vanderbilt defeated Austin Peay 28-9 to open the football season. The Vanderbilt offense totaled 396 yards of offense compared to 178 yards for Austin Peay. Special teams proved critical for Vanderbilt, featuring a punt return touchdown by Josiah Broxton and a returned point-after attempt. Quarterback play featured both Blaze and Jared, with the latter showing mobility and arm strength during his collegiate debut despite a turnover on downs. Clark Lea noted the contribution of special teams in the postgame conference. Vanderbilt looks to continue its schedule with an upcoming game against Delaware.

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