Vanderbilt to face Austin Peay in college football opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Vanderbilt football is set to open the 2026 season against Austin Peay on September 5 at FirstBank Stadium. The Governors finished the 2025 season with a 7-5 record. Despite past dominant victories over Austin Peay, Vanderbilt faces a challenge with quarterback Chris Parson, who recorded 23 touchdowns last season. Vanderbilt aims for a strong performance while ensuring the game does not turn competitive in the fourth quarter.
- •Game set for September 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM CT.
- •Vanderbilt won previous meetings 47-7 in 2015 and 38-3 in 2013.
- •Chris Parson threw for 23 touchdowns and 5 interceptions last season.
- •Austin Peay lost its top running back and two leading receivers.
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