Vanderbilt struggles in loss to Ole Miss amid run game issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Vanderbilt football faced a significant setback with a 52-17 loss to Ole Miss on October 10. The Commodores, now at 3-3 overall and 0-3 in the SEC, showed vulnerability, particularly in their run game and offensive line, raising concerns about their postseason aspirations. Makhilyn Young led the team with 40 rushing yards, while Jared Curtis’s performance was limited due to injury. The Commodores now prepare to face Arkansas on October 17, a crucial matchup as they aim to rebound from this defeat and keep their bowl hopes alive.
- •Vanderbilt loses 52-17 to Ole Miss, marking their largest margin of defeat since 2023.
- •The Commodores average 119.67 rushing yards per game, ranking 118th in FBS.
- •Makhilyn Young led with 40 rushing yards, but overall run game struggles persisted.
- •Offensive line issues stem from reliance on transfer portal without sufficient high school recruiting.
- •Vanderbilt faces Arkansas next, needing a win to improve their bowl chances.
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Run game struggles and other Vanderbilt football final thoughts from Ole Miss game
"Here are some parting thoughts from Vanderbilt football's loss to Ole Miss, including run game and offensive line struggles and the QB battle.
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