SEC Football: Takeaways for Each Team from Week 12

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators offensive lineman Martez Ivey (73) and defensive lineman Cece Jefferson (96) celebrate the win over the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 19, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores players celebrate after a win against the Mississippi Rebels at Vanderbilt Stadium. Vanderbilt won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Vanderbilt Commodores

Ole Miss 17-Vanderbilt 38

The Vanderbilt Commodores now have the same record as the Ole Miss Rebels. I can’t give too much credit to Derek Mason and Co., however. I made that mistake after the Commodores beat Georgia.

What Vanderbilt did do last night, though, is show off consistency. With so many SEC football programs being lost in terms of identity, Vandy continued to show how comfortable they are with theirs.

If Mason is allowed to stay and continue building the Commodores, the team could consistently reach bowl berths.

Impact Moving Forward:

-New Momentum

As unlikely as it may seem, last night’s win kept Vandy alive for a bowl game. I don’t believe the Commodores can knock off Tennessee, but crazier things have happened.

Regardless, though, Vandy showed how strong the team is under Mason. Each season the Commodores get a little better. While it isn’t monumental progress, it is sustainable at Vanderbilt

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