The Commodores opened the game with a 26‑point lead and held on to win 16 points. Texas struggled to catch up, and Vanderbilt’s aggressive offense proved too much.
This victory is Vanderbilt’s second top‑5 win of the season and the first since 2000‑01. Coach Shea Ralph’s squad has also beaten LSU, Michigan, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, signaling the program’s rise.