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Vanderbilt Football: Way-too-early 2022 game-by-game predictions

By Austin Lloyd

Oct 2, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores place kicker Joseph Bulovas (36) celebrates with teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal as Connecticut Huskies defensive back Durante Jones (19) reacts at the end of the game at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores place kicker Joseph Bulovas (36) celebrates with teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal as Connecticut Huskies defensive back Durante Jones (19) reacts at the end of the game at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 30, 2021; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Mitch Griffis (12) talks to linebacker Chase Jones (21) and defensive lineman Jasheen Davis (30) and linebacker DJ Taylor (46) during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2021; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Mitch Griffis (12) talks to linebacker Chase Jones (21) and defensive lineman Jasheen Davis (30) and linebacker DJ Taylor (46) during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

Game 1: at Hawaii (L)

Vanderbilt begins its 2022 college football trek with a visit to Hawaii to face off against the Rainbow Warriors. But despite how interesting of a matchup this one may look like, its winner should be rather obvious.

Remember, Vanderbilt was one of college football’s worst last season. Meanwhile, Hawaii was a bowl team that finished its year with a pair of league wins. Not to mention that Hawaii is not the easiest place to play. So don’t expect a blowout here, but Vandy almost certainly isn’t coming out of this one on top.

Game 2: vs. Elon (W)

Sure, the Commodores may have a nasty habit of sucking, but they won’t stoop so low as to blow this one.

The Elon Phoenix haven’t had a win count higher than six since 2017, and that is despite playing predominantly tiny opponents. This game will be in Nashville, and Vandy will want to silence those already laughing at them. Expect a Commodores win by over 30 points here.

Game 3: vs. Wake Forest (L)

Vanderbilt has a rivalry with the Demon Deacons from back in the day, and the former currently leads it. However, you won’t know it from the result of this upcoming battle.

In sharp contrast to Vandy, Wake Forest was an absolute monster last year, going 11-3 and ripping off what was arguably their greatest season ever. If the Deacs can do that, they can beat Vandy (probably by around three or four scores).

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