2010 Vanderbilt Commodores football team
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The 2010 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University
during the 2010 college football season
. The team's head coach was Robbie Caldwell
, who had been serving as interim head coach following the unexpected retirement of previous head coach Bobby Johnson
in July 2010. Vanderbilt has been a member of the Southeastern Conference
(SEC) since the league's inception in 1932, and has participated in that conference's Eastern Division since its formation in 1992
. The Commodores played their seven home games at Vanderbilt Stadium at Dudley Field
in Nashville
, Tennessee
, which has been Vanderbilt football's home stadium since 1922. The Commodores finished the season 2–10, 1–7 in SEC play. Caldwell resigned at the end of the season.
. Vanderbilt scored its first TD late in the first half on a TD run by Warren Norman
, but the extra point was missed. Vanderbilt scored a field goal as time expired in the first half to make the score 10–9. Persa threw for another TD in the 3rd quarter to extend the lead to 17–9. Vanderbilt rallied late in the 3rd quarter on a 36 yard pass from Larry Smith to TE Brandon Barden, but Vanderbilt could not convert the two point conversion that would have tied the game, making the score 17–15 at the end of the third quarter. Persa added a third TD pass in the 4th quarter, but the extra point was not converted due to a mishandled snap, keeping the margin to one possession. Vanderbilt later blocked a Northwestern field goal attempt and scored late in the 4th quarter, but was unable to convert again on the two point play to tie the game at 23–23. Vanderbilt nearly got a final possession in the game, after appearing to stop Persa short of a first down on 3rd and 6 with under two minutes remaining, but Vanderbilt was flagged for an illegal hit, allowing Northwestern to run out the clock.
. LSU added a field goal as time expired in the first half to increase the lead to 10–0. Vanderbilt scored a field goal on their first possession of the second half and then got the ball back off of an interception thrown by Jordan Jefferson
. Vanderbilt, however, failed to produce on offense for the remainder of the game, with all further drives resulting in punts. LSU added a field goal and two rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter to end the game with the score 27–3. Vanderbilt struggled on offense throughout the game, producing just 4.4 yards per pass and 2 yards per rush against a solid LSU defense.
interception for a touchdown later in the second quarter. Ole Miss bounced back, scoring a touchdown on their next drive to put the score at 14–7 at the half. The Rebels tied the game in the third quarter on a 28 yard run by Masoli, but the Commodores immediately answered on their next possession with a 80 yard touchdown run by Warren Norman
. Larry Smith added a 15 yard touchdown rush in the 4th quarter while the Vanderbilt defense shut out the Rebels for the remainder of the game to give the Commodores the win 28–14.
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1873, the university is named for shipping and rail magnate "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided Vanderbilt its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the...
during the 2010 college football season
2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
The 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on Thursday, September 2, 2010. The season progressed through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game on Monday, January 10, 2011.-Rule changes for...
. The team's head coach was Robbie Caldwell
Robbie Caldwell
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, who had been serving as interim head coach following the unexpected retirement of previous head coach Bobby Johnson
Bobby Johnson
Robert Alan Johnson is a retired American football coach and former player. He was most recently the head football coach at Vanderbilt University, a position he held from the 2002 season until his retirement in 2010....
in July 2010. Vanderbilt has been a member of the Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
(SEC) since the league's inception in 1932, and has participated in that conference's Eastern Division since its formation in 1992
1992 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 1992 NCAA Division I-A football season was the first year of the Bowl Coalition, and ended with Alabama's first national championship in thirteen years—their first since the departure of Bear Bryant...
. The Commodores played their seven home games at Vanderbilt Stadium at Dudley Field
Vanderbilt Stadium
Vanderbilt Stadium at Dudley Field is a football stadium located in Nashville, Tennessee. Completed in 1922 as the first stadium in the South to be used exclusively for college football, it is the home of the Vanderbilt University football team...
in Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, which has been Vanderbilt football's home stadium since 1922. The Commodores finished the season 2–10, 1–7 in SEC play. Caldwell resigned at the end of the season.
Schedule
Northwestern
Northwestern jumped out to a 10–0 lead in the first half led by first year starting QB Dan PersaDan Persa
Daniel Vaughn "Dan" Persa is an American football quarterback for the Northwestern Wildcats. He attended Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.-Recruitment:Persa committed to the Northwestern University on June 23, 2006...
. Vanderbilt scored its first TD late in the first half on a TD run by Warren Norman
Warren Norman
Warren Norman is an American football player for the Vanderbilt Commodores. Norman was the 2009 Southeastern Conference Freshman Player of the Year according the Associated Press and the SEC Head Coaches....
, but the extra point was missed. Vanderbilt scored a field goal as time expired in the first half to make the score 10–9. Persa threw for another TD in the 3rd quarter to extend the lead to 17–9. Vanderbilt rallied late in the 3rd quarter on a 36 yard pass from Larry Smith to TE Brandon Barden, but Vanderbilt could not convert the two point conversion that would have tied the game, making the score 17–15 at the end of the third quarter. Persa added a third TD pass in the 4th quarter, but the extra point was not converted due to a mishandled snap, keeping the margin to one possession. Vanderbilt later blocked a Northwestern field goal attempt and scored late in the 4th quarter, but was unable to convert again on the two point play to tie the game at 23–23. Vanderbilt nearly got a final possession in the game, after appearing to stop Persa short of a first down on 3rd and 6 with under two minutes remaining, but Vanderbilt was flagged for an illegal hit, allowing Northwestern to run out the clock.
| Overall Record | Last Meeting | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1-1 | 1952 | Tie, 20-20 |
LSU
After an uneventful first quarter in which neither offense could put a drive together, LSU scored early in the second quarter off of a 30 yard run by Russell ShepardRussell Shepard
Russell Shepard is an American football Wide Receiver for the LSU Tigers. He attended Cypress Ridge High School in Harris County, Texas, United States....
. LSU added a field goal as time expired in the first half to increase the lead to 10–0. Vanderbilt scored a field goal on their first possession of the second half and then got the ball back off of an interception thrown by Jordan Jefferson
Jordan Jefferson
Jordan Jamal Jefferson is an American college football quarterback with the LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference...
. Vanderbilt, however, failed to produce on offense for the remainder of the game, with all further drives resulting in punts. LSU added a field goal and two rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter to end the game with the score 27–3. Vanderbilt struggled on offense throughout the game, producing just 4.4 yards per pass and 2 yards per rush against a solid LSU defense.
Mississippi
After a defense-dominated first quarter in which both teams ended all drives with punts, Vanderbilt put together a 13-play 96 yard drive capped off by at 35 yard run by Zac Stacey for at touchdown. Vanderbilt increased their lead to 14–0 after returning a Jeremiah MasoliJeremiah Masoli
Jeremiah Taeatafa Masoli is an American football quarterback for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2011...
interception for a touchdown later in the second quarter. Ole Miss bounced back, scoring a touchdown on their next drive to put the score at 14–7 at the half. The Rebels tied the game in the third quarter on a 28 yard run by Masoli, but the Commodores immediately answered on their next possession with a 80 yard touchdown run by Warren Norman
Warren Norman
Warren Norman is an American football player for the Vanderbilt Commodores. Norman was the 2009 Southeastern Conference Freshman Player of the Year according the Associated Press and the SEC Head Coaches....
. Larry Smith added a 15 yard touchdown rush in the 4th quarter while the Vanderbilt defense shut out the Rebels for the remainder of the game to give the Commodores the win 28–14.
Connecticut
Eastern Michigan
Georgia
South Carolina
Arkansas
Florida
Kentucky
Tennessee
Wake Forest
See also
- 2010 Southeastern Conference football season2010 Southeastern Conference football seasonThe 2010 Southeastern Conference football season began on Thursday, September 2, 2010 with South Carolina defeating Southern Miss on ESPN.-Preseason:...
- 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season2010 NCAA Division I FBS football seasonThe 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on Thursday, September 2, 2010. The season progressed through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game on Monday, January 10, 2011.-Rule changes for...
- 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings