- Matchup: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Vanderbilt Commodores
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Venue: FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN2
- Point Spread: Commodores favored by 6.5 points
- Total Points Over-Under: 49.5
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The Arkansas Razorbacks (2-4) are set to clash with the Vanderbilt Commodores (3-3) at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Vanderbilt enters this contest as 6.5-point favorites, with a total points line set at 49.5.
This season, the Razorbacks hold a record of 2-4. In their most recent game, they faced off against the Texas A&M Aggies, resulting in a 34-7 defeat. During that matchup, Arkansas ran 47 offensive plays, compiling 214 total yards. The rushing attack totaled 103 yards on 22 attempts, averaging 4.7 yards per carry. On defense, the Razorbacks conceded 231 rushing yards on 49 carries, yielding an average of 4.7 yards per rush. Arkansas’ pass defense allowed 13 completions on 19 attempts for 170 yards, reflecting a completion rate of 68.4%.
<pDefensively, Arkansas ranks 105th nationally, allowing 27.7 points per game. Opponents average 4.4 yards per carry and 149.5 rushing yards per game, amassing a total of 897 rushing yards allowed in 6 games. In terms of pass defense, the Razorbacks have surrendered 1,217 passing yards, ranking 80th in Division 1, allowing 202.8 passing yards per game and a completion rate of 65.5%. Overall, they concede an average of 352.3 total yards per contest, placing them 71st in Division 1 football.The Commodores arrive at this matchup with a 3-3 record. They faced a tough opponent in their last game, suffering a 52-17 defeat against the Ole Miss Rebels. In that contest, Vanderbilt managed 343 total yards on 74 plays, averaging 4.6 yards per play. The rushing game netted 103 yards on 37 carries, averaging only 2.8 yards per attempt. Defensively, the Commodores allowed 35 rushing attempts for 196 yards, which equates to 5.6 yards per carry, and their pass defense yielded 213 yards on 20 completions from 30 attempts, reflecting a completion rate of 66.7%.
As for their offensive performance, the Vanderbilt Commodores average 348.3 total yards per game, ranking 103rd nationally. They have accumulated 420 yards in penalties from 56 infractions, placing them 4th in Division 1 in penalties committed. The ground attack averages 119.7 yards per game, with a total of 718 rushing yards this season. Vanderbilt has thrown 6 interceptions, lost 4 fumbles, and achieved 111 first downs. Scoring-wise, they average 24.0 points per game, ranking 98th nationally. The air attack has generated 1,372 passing yards this season, averaging 228.7 passing yards per outing, ranking 72nd in Division 1.
This season, Vanderbilt has allowed 837 rushing yards (139.5 rushing yards per game) and 8 rushing touchdowns. They have given up 12 passing touchdowns, yielding 214.0 passing yards per game, putting them 80th in college football. Overall, the Commodores’ defense has conceded a total of 177 points, with 2 forced fumbles and 5 interceptions. With 382 defensive plays, they are ranked 90th nationally, allowing 29.5 points per game, which positions them at 117th in college football.
Who will prevail in the Razorbacks vs. Commodores college football showdown against the spread?
Pick: Consider the Razorbacks +6.5
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