Following games against the Oklahoma Sooners and Georgia Bulldogs, the Texas Longhorns hit the road to face the Vanderbilt Commodores. In the preseason, this College Football Betting matchup seemed to be a pause for the Longhorns. Instead, it has become a potential trap. Vanderbilt’s upset of the millennium over Alabama is a warning to the Longhorns that they must be ready to strap it on. Texas was looking to be national championship material until last week’s home loss to the Georgia Bulldogs. However, that defeat has cast doubts on the rest of the season.
Texas Longhorns vs. Vanderbilt Commodores NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 26, 2024, 4:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Texas | -18½ -118 | 54 -110 | -900 |  |
| Vanderbilt | +18½ -102 | 54 -110 | +640 | |
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Texas Longhorns Team Overview
Last game, the Texas Longhorns lost 30-15 against the Georgia Bulldogs as 4-point home favorites. The game went under the online betting total of 57. Texas has a record of 6-1 straight up, 5-2 against the spread, and 3-4 over/under the total. Texas ranks 15th for total offense, 16th for passing, 58th for rushing and 17th for scoring. Defensively they rank 1st overall, 2nd against the pass, 21st against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Texas ranks 104th for fewest turnovers lost and 14th for takeaways.
The Texas Longhorns showed their mortality vs. the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday night, falling in Austin. Correlate that in what many considered the game of the year coming into the night, the Longhorns were once again plagued offensively.
The defense’s performance somewhat saved the offense, which forced two early turnovers and kept things from getting too out of hand.
Still, the Longhorns offense could not get anything together. Including when they resorted to a quarterback change late in the half. However, that change proved futile, as the Bulldogs went into the locker room with a 23-0 lead.
In the second half, however, the Longhorns came to life. To show, Texas marched down the field for a score and a two-point conversion by Isaiah Bond from Quinn Ewers. Also, the Horns then used a controversial interception to get themselves right back into the game. Texas scored a couple of plays later to make it 23-15 Bulldogs. But the Bulldogs then finally answered the Longhorns after a long drive and a fourth-and-goal conversion to extend their lead to 30-15.
In sum, offensively, the Longhorns amassed just 259 yards of total offense. Including 230 yards through the air on 25 of 43 completions from Ewers. Ewers was also responsible for three turnovers, an interception, and two fumbles.
Vanderbilt Commodores Team Overview
Last game, the Vanderbilt Commodores won 24-14 against the Ball State Cardinals as 27.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 57. Vanderbilt has a record of 5-2 straight up, 5-2 against the spread, and 5-2 over/under the total. Vanderbilt ranks 95th for total offense, 94th for passing, 62nd for rushing and 35th for scoring. Defensively they rank 39th overall, 68th against the pass, 38th against the rush, and 51st for points allowed. Also, Vanderbilt ranks 3rd for fewest turnovers lost and 69th for takeaways.
Texas at Vanderbilt SBG Free Picks
Texas will be the overwhelming choice for college football betting in the casual sector. By contrast, Vanderbilt will draw consideration based on its win over Alabama. Vanderbilt is a confident football team and a live home dog catching Texas off a downer.
Texas at Vanderbilt SBG Best Bet: Vanderbilt Commodores.