The Vanderbilt Hustler sports editor Robbie Weinstein and Technique sports editor Harsha Sridhar discuss the state of the Commodores and Yellow Jackets ahead of Saturday’s game.
Harsha Sridhar: Last year was an exhibition in the many ways to lose a close football game. We saw the Jackets drop contests thanks to special teams blunders, defensive breakdowns and offensive blunders. The team was dealing with the void left by star guard Shaq Mason, receivers like DeAndre Smelter and Darren Waller, and reliable contributors all over the field. It showed.