Vanderbilt football picked up its first SEC win of the 2026 season with a 25-23 victory at Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Starkville, Mississippi. Kicker Brock Taylor made a school-record six field goals, and the win moved the Commodores to 4-5 overall and 1-5 in conference play. More Sports News
Brock Taylor Set a Vanderbilt Record With Six Field Goals
Taylor’s six field goals accounted for 18 of Vanderbilt’s 25 points. Two of his kicks came from beyond 50 yards.
Commodores Rushed for 160 Yards
Vanderbilt ran for 160 yards as a team. Makhilyn Young led the way with 63 yards, and Sedrick Alexander added 59. Quarterback Jared Curtis completed 17-of-27 passes for 168 yards and ran for another 22.
Former Vanderbilt Quarterback AJ Swann Threw for 254 Yards for Mississippi State
Mississippi State fell to 4-5 overall and 2-5 in the SEC. AJ Swann completed 23-of-36 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Swann played for Vanderbilt in 2022 and 2023 and transferred to Mississippi State in January 2026, making Saturday’s game a matchup against his former team.
Source: Vanderbilt Athletics
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