SEC Football: Takeaways for Each Team from Week 8

Oct 22, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Trent Sherfield (10) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee State Tigers with teammate Commodores running back Josh Crawford (22) during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium. Vanderbilt won 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

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Vanderbilt

Congratulations Vanderbilt! The Commodores certainly are not the worst team in the SEC East this year. Coupled with their shocking win over Georgia, this 18-point win over Tennessee State establishes Vandy as a somewhat competitive SEC football team.

I know, it sounds like I’m patronizing the Commodores. I can assure everyone, though, that I’m genuinely excited for Derek Mason and Co. I hope he can keep the positivity going strong and sneak into a bowl game.

With the remaining schedule, though, I can’t see that happening.

Impact Moving Forward

-A lot of good vibes and no one has to get fired

Vanderbilt fans just witnessed the Commodores win two games in a row. Had the Commodores come out on top in any of their one score losses (South Carolina, Florida, Kentucky), we’d be talking about a potential bowl game. Instead, though, we can all be happy that they’re beginning to break through.

Vanderbilt will be favored to beat Missouri, but big underdogs against Auburn Ole Miss and Tennessee. While 5-7 will be heartbreakingly close to a bowl, it is still good to see this team progressing.

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