REPLAY: Vanderbilt football squashes Alabama A&M in Week 1 of college football

Vanderbilt football was underwhelming in Week 0, but it still started the season 1-0.

After eking out the win against Hawaii, the Commodores (1-0) will face FCS opponent Alabama A&M, which will be playing its first game of the season, at FirstBank Stadium. The Bulldogs went 4-7 a year ago.

The Commodores still will be dealing with some injuries. Defensive lineman Darren Agu will miss the game with a dislocated elbow. Offensive linemen Leyton Nelson (foot) and Junior Uzebu (undisclosed), defensive back Martel Hight (undisclosed) and defensive lineman Linus Zunk (upper body) are questionable.

Vanderbilt will be hoping to have a stronger defensive performance than it did against Hawaii, with a road game against Wake Forest looming next week. The Commodores have played Alabama A&M once before, winning 42-0 in 2017.

Final score: Vanderbilt 47, Alabama A&M 13

Alabama A&M not going down without a fight

With 2:32 left on the clock, Alabama A&M cuts the lead to 47-13 with a 29-yard field goal.

Make that three

A passing touchdown from quarterback Ken Seals to tight end Kamrean Johnson extends Vanderbilt's lead to 47-10.

Back-to-back for the Commodores

Minutes after their first touchdown of the quarter, the Commodores logged a second TD by running back Sedrick Alexander. With the 9-yard rush, Vanderbilt leads 40-10.

Vanderbilt finishing strong

Running back Sedrick Alexander opens the fourth quarter with a 17-yard TD run. It's 33-10, Vanderbilt.

Third quarter score: Vanderbilt 26, Alabama A&M 10

Commodores getting back in the groove

For the second time in the quarter, Vanderbilt logs a touchdown. Quarterback AJ Swann rushed in from 1 yard, making it 26-10.

Alabama A&M fights back

Quarterback Xavier Lankford responds to the Vanderbilt TD with a deep pass to wide receiver Terrell Gardner to cut Vandy's lead to 19-10.

Touchdown x2 for Vanderbilt

After a quiet first half, Vanderbilt started fast in the third quarter with a 17-yard AJ Swann pass to Will Sheppard. It's 19-3, Commodores.

Score at halftime: Vanderbilt 12, Alabama A&M 3

Vanderbilt logs the first touchdown of the game

Wide receiver Will Sheppard scores the first touchdown of the game with a 3-yard catch from quarterback AJ Swann. The PAT makes it 12-3, Commodores.

First quarter score: Vanderbilt 5, Alabama A&M 3

Finding opportunities in a slow start

Vanderbilt grabs two points with a safety and leads 5-3, like, um, everyone predicted.

The Commodores tie it up

Vanderbilt bounces back with a 23-yard field goal from Jacob Borcila to tie the score 3-3

Alabama A&M opens the score

Alabama A&M strikes first with a 21-yard field goal from kicker Victor Barbosa. Alabama A&M leads Vanderbilt 3-0.

Helmet coming off for Wright

While attempting to keep the ball out of Alabama A&M's hands, Vanderbilt safety De'Rickey Wright came off the field limping with trainers on each of his side.

Coin flip goes to Vanderbilt, deferred

Vanderbilt wins the coin flip to receive the ball, but decides to defer. Alabama A&M will receive the ball to start the game.

How to watch Vanderbilt vs. Alabama A&M today?

The game will be at 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network+ and ESPN+, which means it's not available on traditional TV. To stream, you'll need an ESPN+ subscription (sign up here).

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