Vandy Falls Short In Opening Game

The Vanderbilt Commodores and South Carolina Gamecocks kicked off the college football season last night in Nashville. The Gamecocks got an early 10-0 lead but saw Vandy come back to tie the game at half. In the 3rd the Dores grabbed a 13-10 advantage but South Carolina came back with TD early in the 4th and held on for the win.
The star of the game for Vanderbilt was receiver Jordan Matthews with eight catches for 147 yards and one touchdown.
The Commodores are on the road on Saturday Sept. 8 at Northwestern.