| MATCHUP | Delaware Blue Hens | Vanderbilt Commodores |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +21 -112 | -21 -108 |
| Moneyline | +800 | -1350 |
| Total | Over 54.5 (-115) | Under 54.5 (-105) |
| Where | FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:15 PM EDT | |
| TV | SEC Network | |
Vanderbilt Commodores Preview
The Vanderbilt Commodores have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 28-9 home victory over Austin Peay, where they outgained their opponents 396-178 yards and had 63 total plays. Vanderbilt had 209 passing yards, 187 rushing yards, and 18/25 completed passes. The turnover battle was tied 0-0 and were 4/12 on third down conversions.
Blaze Berlowitz led Vanderbilt with 11/16 passes and 149 passing yards. Sedrick Alexander had a team-high 60 rushing yards and one touchdown, while Junior Sherrill caught 4 passes for a team-high 70 receiving yards. Defensively, CJ Heard led the Commodores with 6 total tackles, 2 of them solo, while Issa Ouattara recorded 2 sacks.
Delaware Blue Hens Preview
The Delaware Blue Hens have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 42-7 home victory over Merrimack, where they outgained their opponents 547-244 yards and had 73 total plays. Delaware had 435 passing yards, 112 rushing yards, and 24/44 completed passes. They won the turnover battle by 1-2 and were 6/13 on third down conversions.
Nick Minicucci led Delaware with 20/36 passes, 330 passing yards, and 2 touchdowns. NaKeem Powell had a team-high 35 rushing yards, while Kaderris Roberts caught 2 passes for a team-high 80 receiving yards and one touchdown. Defensively, Noah Jefferson led the Blue Hens with 8 total tackles, 3 of them solo, while Brandon Gorham had one sack.
Delaware Blue Hens @ Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Trends: Week 2
Why the Vanderbilt Commodores will win
- Vanderbilt has won each of its last nine games against non-conference opponents at FirstBank Stadium.
- Delaware has lost each of its last four road games.
- Vanderbilt has covered the spread in each of its last six games against opponents from the Conference USA.
- Delaware has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four road games.
- Vanderbilt has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-conference opponents at FirstBank Stadium.
Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win
- Delaware has won four of its last six games as an underdog.
- Vanderbilt has failed to cover the spread in 14 of its last 16 home games in September.
- Delaware has covered the spread in each of its last three games.
- Delaware has won the first half in each of its last three games.
- Delaware has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of Vanderbilt’s last 13 September games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Three of Delaware’s last four road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Vanderbilt Commodores Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Kayleb Barnett ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Delaware Blue Hens Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Kaderris Roberts ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Vanderbilt ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Vanderbilt ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Delaware ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Delaware ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Delaware vs Vanderbilt Prediction
In this Delaware vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Vanderbilt is coming as -21.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off wins in their season opener but Vandy will play its second straight game at home court. Both teams looked excellent defensively, holding their opponents into just 7 and 9 points with both games going under the point total with 37 and 49 total points. I expect both teams to carry the defensive intensity into their second game of the season so I will go under the 54.5 points in this one.