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1 VANDERBILT GAME NOTES 6-4, , 0-6 Vanderbilt-TENNESSEE INfo DATE: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 KICKOFF: 6:00 p.m., CT STADIUM: Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville TELEVISION: ESPN2 Mark Jones, play-by-play, Brock Huard, color analyst; Jessica Mendoza, sidelines VANDERBILT RADIO NETWORK: Flagship NewsRadio 1510 WLAC Joe Fisher, play-by-play; John Gromos, color analyst; Mitch Light, sidelines NATIONAL RADIO: Sirius Ch. 112; XM Ch. 198 Seeking 5th StraighT WIN The Commodores host Tennessee on Saturday in search of their first five-game win streak since posting five victories to start the 2008 season. The last Vanderbilt five-game streak that included games played in November came during the Commodores' Hall of Fame Bowl campaign of SENIOR DAY ACTIVITIES Nineteen Commodores will be honored Saturday 25 minutes prior to the home finale versus Tennessee as part of Senior Day activities. More on page 5 May Recognized By SEC Walker May (R-Jr., DE) was recognized by the Southeastern Conference as the league's Defensive Lineman of the Week Monday after his performance in Vanderbilt's comeback victory at Ole Miss. May set career highs with six solo tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack in the important win. More on page 5 athletic communications Staff LARRY LEATHERS... Primary Football Contact cell: office: (615) larry.leathers@vanderbilt.edu ROD WILLIAMSON... Director of Communications KYLE PARKINSON...Secondary FB/Baseball BRANDON BARCA... Digital Strategies ANDY BOGGS... Men s BB/Golf MICHAEL SCHOLL... Women's BB/XC & Track RYAN SCHULZ...Internal Operations CHRIS WEINMAN...Editor, Commodore Nation Weston Pletcher...Intern, Swimming/Tennis SID Office Phone: (615) Press Box Phone: Schedule at a glance Date Opponent Notes 8/30 #9 SO. CAROLINA (L, 13-17) 8-2 Gamecocks earn home victory over Arkansas Northwestern (L, 13-23) Wildcats fall to 7-3 after overtime loss at Michigan 9/15 PRESBYTERIAN (W, 58-0) Presbyterian go to 2-8 with home loss to Coastal Carolina #5 Georgia (L, 3-48) Bulldogs improve to 9-1 with 38-0 shutout over Auburn 9/29 bye Missouri (W, 19-15) Tigers now 5-5 overall with four-ot win at Tennessee 10/13 #4 FLORIDA (L, 17-31) Gators go to 9-1 with last-minute win over La.-Lafayette 10/20 AUBURN (W, 17-13) Tigers continue to disappoint, falls to 2-8 with loss to UGA 10/27 UMASS (W, 49-7) Minutemen win 1st of season, earning victory at Akron Kentucky (W, 40-0) 1-9 Wildcats were off Saturday, host Samford this weekend Ole Miss (W, 27-26) 'Dores register biggest comeback win in decades, move to /17 TENNESSEE, 6 pm (ESPNU) Volunteers fall to 4-6 overall after OT loss to Missouri Wake Forest Deacs drop to 5-5 overall after 37-6 loss at No. Carolina State 'dores Look to continue winning ways; back HOme to Face Vols on Senior Day There was plenty of significance associated in Vanderbilt's fourth straight win a thrilling comeback victory at Ole Miss. - See page 2 The 2012 Commodores compare favorably to the James Franklin's initial squad that made its way into the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. - See page 2 Senior RB Zac Stacy is rewriting Vanderbilt rushing records while junior WR Jordan Matthews is quickly moving up multiple Commodore receiving charts. - See page 3 STORYLINES FOR GAME 11 Vanderbilt team and individual highlights from the victory in Oxford. - See page 6 Carey Spear and Richard Kent are specialists performing at an all-conference level. - See page 7 Jordan Rodgers (R-Sr.) continues to rise up career, single-season lists for Commodore QBs. - See page 7 A statistical comparison of the Commodores and Volunteers. - See page 13 vanderbilt, Tennessee Quick Facts VANDERBILT TENNESSEE Location Nashville, Tenn. Knoxville, Tenn. Founded Undergrad Enrollment 6,817 21,500 Conference Southeastern Southeastern Nickname Commodores Volunteers Colors Black & Gold Orange & White Home Field Vanderbilt Stadium Neyland Stadium Capacity 40, ,455 Field Surface artificial natural grass Head Coach James Franklin (2nd) Derek Dooley (3rd) Record at School (.522) (.429) Career Record (.522) (.444) Team Website VUCommodores.com UTSports.com 1

2 COMMODORE NOTES NOTES of SIGNIFICANCE Following victory at Ole Miss Here's some significant notes from the Commodores' road victory over Ole Miss last Saturday ranks. The victory was Vanderbilt's third consecutive road win against an Southeastern Conference opponent, marking the first time the Commodores have registered three straight road wins in league play. It marked Vanderbilt's first four-game win streak involving games played in November since the 1991 season. The win was Vanderbilt's fourth this year in SEC play, the most since the Commodores recorded four league wins in The Commodores rallied from a 17-point deficit in the second half (23-6) to earn the victory. It was the program's largest comeback since the Commodores overcame a 25-point deficit against Northern Illinois on 28-3) on Sept. 11, It was the Commodores' third straight win in Oxford, marking the first time Vanderbilt has accomplished three consecutive victories at Vaught- Hemingway Stadium. It is also Vanderbilt's first three-game win streak in the Ole Miss series since The last time the Commodores defeated an SEC team on three straight occasions was Kentucky from Commodore Offense, Defense PROVIDING SOLID SCORING STatISTICs The Vanderbilt defense is on pace to allow the fewest total points in nearly 40 years. At the same time, the Commodore offense is contending for a similar accomplishment. The Commodore defense, coming off its second shutout of the season, is allowing just 18.0 points per game. The current average is six points less than a year ago, and approaching the team's season best for scoring defense (16.6 ppg in 1974) since the 1960s. The unit also has impressed in total defense. It is allowing yards, No. 23 in the NCAA. It is also ranked in the Top 20 in scoring defense (No. 16), pass defense (No. 14), and tackles for loss (No. 4). The Commodore offense is averaging 25.6 points on offense. That Scoring OFfense Year Scoring Off. (Avg.) Vanderbilt's top scoring offenses since 1970 Scoring Defense Year Scoring Def. (Avg.) Vanderbilt's top scoring defenses since 1970 average ranks fifth best since the 1960s and is just 1.6 points off the 2005 total that ranks as the Commodore high mark since the '60s. 33-6: Record of Teams to Top Vanderbilt Three of the four teams that have topped Vanderbilt are ranked in the Top Ten of the most recent Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Poll. Georgia, Florida and South Carolina from the SEC Eastern Division are ranked No. 5, No. 6 and No. 7, respectively, in the poll released Nov. 11. A fourth opponent, Northwestern of the Big Ten, is receiving votes in the current ballot Commodores: Several Areas of Improvement over 2011 Squad The Commodores are out-performing the 5-5 Commodores of a year ago a squad that eventually made its way to the Liberty Bowl. A comparison of current NCAA stats indicates the 2012 Commodores are improved in most offensive and defensive categories over James Franklin's initial squad in The one-game improvement this season in overall record is simply the most obvious stat that shows the 2012 team Stat Comparisons to be better than the Category 2012 Avg Avg. Diff squad. Record Quite simply, the Scoring Offense Commodores Total Offense are producing more Rushing Offense total yards and first Avg. Per Play Offense Passing Offense downs on offense Pass Efficiency and fewer points, First Downs yards and first Scoring Defense downs on defense. Total Defense This year, the Rushing Defense Commodores are Passing Defense averaging 48.8 more Avg. Per Play Defense yards of offense. The Pass Efficiency Defense increase is across First Downs Allowed the board: 45.2 Net Punting Kickoff Returns passing yards and Punt Returns rushing yards. Turnover Margin The improved Time of Possession 29:49 29:39 +:10 production has the Penalty Yards Commodores posting 3rd Down Conv. % (Off.) 34% 33% +1% 2.7 more first downs 3rd Down Conv. % (Def.) 32% 38% +6% this season. The QB Sacks team also is QB Sacks Allowed averaging just.5 less points despite the This comparison is through the first 10 games of the seasons. fact that it registered three more defensive touchdowns last year. The 2012 offense is averaging 5.6 yards per play, an 0.3-yard improvement over last year. On defense, the 2012 'Dores also are faring better than a 2011 unit that ranked among the most improved defenses in the nation. The 2012 defense has registered two shutouts for the first time in nearly 50 years. The unit is allowing 18.0 points a game, 3.0 points less than last year. The unit also is giving up 27.7 less passing yards and.6 fewer first downs than a year ago. The defense is limiting opponents to 4.9 yards per play,.1 yards less than last year. The 'Dores are converting a higher percentage of third downs on offense, and forcing more fourth downs on defense. The '12 squad also has more sacks and is allowing less sacks by opposing defenses. The 2012 Commodores also are getting flagged for 14.1 fewer yards in penalties than a year ago. Turnovers have been the biggest difference in the 2011 and 2012 teams. This year, Vanderbilt has been one of the nation's best in limiting turnovers, committing just 14 after having 21 turnovers through 10 games last year. The improved ball security has not translated to improved turnover margin because the Commodores have forced just eight turnovers this season. 2

3 Commodore Notes Zac STACy Becomes Vanderbilt's All-Time leading RUSHer Two weeks after becoming the Commodores' all-time leading rusher, Zac Stacy (Sr., RB) took ownership of another team record against Kentucky with his 26th rushing touchdown. Stacy was limited to 17 yards on two carries in the Commodores' victory over Ole Miss. The effort vs. Ole Miss pushed Vanderbilt Career RushING List Stacy's career Name Att. Yards Avg. TDs rushing total to 1. Zac Stacy, , ,771 yards. 2. Frank Mordica, , His 2-yard 3. Carl Woods, , plunge for a 4. Jamie O'Rourke, 1971, , touchdown in 5. Jermaine Johnson, , Vanderbilt's 40-0 win over Kentucky on Nov. 3 was the 26th of Stacy's career, pushing him past Dean Davidson ( ) for the most rushing TDs by a Commodore. Stacy became the team's all-time rushing leader on Oct. 20 during a sensational 169-yard performance in Vanderbilt's victory over Auburn. Stacy matched his single-game high against a Southeastern Conference opponent during the record-breaking effort, tying his performance against Ole Miss during the 2011 season. Stacy ranks seventh in the SEC with 769 rushing yards on 144 carries. He is averaging 5.3 yards per rush and has the longest carry in team history an 86-yarder for TD vs. Presbyterian. An All-SEC performer in 2011, Stacy is the SEC's active leading career rusher with 2,771 yards. Stacy needs just one more TD to become the team's all-time leading scorer. He and Davidson top the list with 26 career TDs. Stacy's 5.3-yard career rushing average easily ranks as the highest among Vanderbilt's Career Rushing TDs Name Total TDs 1. Zac Stacy, RB, TDs 2. Dean Davidson, RB, TDs Stacy's Top rush totals Yards Opponent 198 vs. Army, 10/22/ at Wake Forest, 11/26/ vs. Presbyterian, 9/15/ vs. Auburn, 10/20/ vs. Ole Miss, 9/17/2011 SEC Active Career RuShING Name Career Yards 1. Zac Stacy, Vanderbilt 2, Marcus Lattimore, S. Carolina 2,677 RUSHING YARDS BY SENIOR Player, Year Yards 1. Corey Harris, , Jamie O Rourke, Doug Matthews, Frank Mordica, ZAC STACY, Tom Moore, Lew Thomas, Herb Rich, Everett Crawford, Tony Jackson, Top Ten all-time rushers. He still has 28 fewer rush attempts than Frank Mordica, the team's No. 2 all-time rusher. As a breakthrough campaign in 2011, Stacy set the Vanderbilt all-time single-season rushing record with 1,193 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. Stacy has eight games of 100+ rushing yards in his career. He is tied with Mordica for second in this category, trailing only Jermaine Johnson, who had 11 games of 100+ rushing yards from The Commodores have enjoyed plenty of success when Stacy reaches the 100-yard rushing mark, going 7-1 overall. Matthews Among Receiving Leaders Jordan Matthews (Jr., WR) has established himself as one of the Southeastern Conference's most productive receivers. Matthews became just the fifth Commodore to surpass 1,000 receiving yards when he pushed his season total to 1,003 yards by hauling in nine passes for 153 and a TD in the win at Ole Miss. He is just 211 receiving yards shy of breaking the team record set by Boo Mitchell (1,213 yards, 1988). Matthews ranks second in the SEC with 70 catches, trailing only Cobi Hamilton of Arkansas. He also ranks second to Hamilton with a yard receiving average. Matthews tops all SEC receivers during conference games. He is averaging receiving yards in seven SEC games. The junior also has entered the Vanderbilt career Top Ten in receiving yardage. His 1,967-yard total ranks seventh all-time. He needs 12 yards to overtake Clarence Sevillian ( ) into sixth place. The junior has surpassed 100 receiving yards in five games this year. He had 147 yards against South Carolina, 131 yards against Florida, 119 yards at Georgia and 112 yards vs. UMass. Matthews has surpassed 100 receiving yards during eight games, three shy of Dan Stricker's team record. He has also topped 100 recieving yards in seven of his last 15 games. During that span, Matthews is averaging receiving yards. Matthews' 147-yard receiving total vs. South Carolina ranks as the program's third highest total in a season opener. The effort vs. South Carolina included a 78-yard TD catch, the team's longest pass play since the Duke game in Career REceiving yards Receiver Rec. Yards 1. Boo Mitchell, , Dan Stricker, , Earl Bennett, , Martin Cox, , Chuck Scott, , Clarence Sevillian, , JORDAN MATTHEWS, , Erik Davis, , Keith Edwards, 1980, , Carl Parker, 1983, ,721 Matthews' Top OUtings Rec. Yards Opponent 170 at Florida, 11/5/ at Ole Miss, 11/10/ vs. Arkansas, 10/29/ vs. South Carolina, 8/30/ vs. Florida, 10/13/ vs. Kentucky, 11/12/ at Georgia, 9/22/ vs. Massachusetts, 10/27/2012 Receptions BY junior Player, Year Yards 1. Keith Edwards, Earl Bennett, T-3. JORDAN MATTHEWS, T-3. Chuck Scott, Brad Gaines, Dan Stricker, Allama Matthews, Norman Jordan, Curt Chesley, Ernie Goolsby, SINGLE-SEASON RECEPTIONS Player, Year Yards 1. Keith Edwards, Earl Bennett, T-3. Earl Bennett, T-3. Bob Goodridge, Boo Mitchell, Earl Bennett, T-7. JORDAN MATTHEWS, T-7. Chuck Scott, Brad Gaines, Dan Stricker, SINGLE-SEASON REC. yards Player, Year Yards 1. Boo Mitchell, , Earl Bennett, , Bob Goodridge, , Dan Stricker, , JORDAN MATTHEWS, , Dan Stricker, Chuck Scott, Chuck Scott, Keith Edwards, Earl Bennett,

4 COMMODORE NOTES Eight Vanderbilt Team Captains Eight veterans, including three offensive contributors and four defensive players, will serve as team captains for the upcoming season. The group represents both the junior and senior classes. Barnes Marshall Spear Archibald BarneS...R-Sr. LB Ranks fourth on team with 51 tackles. Played in all 13 games in 2011, setting career highs in solo tackles (37), total tackles (59), TFLs (4.5), sacks (two) and INTs (two). Wesley Johnson...R-Jr. OL Team's offensive lineman of the year in 2011, starting at center, guard and tackle while playing nearly every snap. Has currently started 35 consecutive games. Javon Marshall... R-Jr. Safety Leads team with 47 solo tackles and shares the lead with 65 total tackles. Shared starting safety role in 2011, playing in all 13 games despite injury and making 42 total tackles and grabbing two picks. Walker May...R-Jr. DE Has 31 tackles, including eight for losses, two sacks and five QB hurries. Started eight games in 2011, including the last seven games, making 30 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss. Carey Spear...Jr. PK Enjoying superb season, hitting 15-of-18 field goals, including every attempt inside 42 yards. He is the only returning captain among the eight players. Jordan Rodgers...R-Sr. QB Has passed for 1,945 yards and nine TDs this year. Played in all 13 games in 2011, starting seven, while going passing for 1,524 yards and nine TDs. Johnson MAY RODGERS Stacy Zac Stacy... Sr. RB Became team's all-time leading rusher (2,771 yards). Has 769 yards this season. Team's leading rusher and offensive MVP in 2011, going for 1,193 yards and 14 TDs. Johnell Thomas... R-Sr. DE Has contributed 23 total tackles this year, including two stops resulting in losses. Played in all 13 games in 2011 while starting five, making 26 total tackles and five sacks. Attendance up at Vanderbilt Stadium; Sellouts for Florida, Auburn Games Crowds are coming out to see the Commodores play in Sellout crowds have enjoyed the Commodores' consecutive games in Vanderbilt Stadium against Florida and Auburn. It marks the first time in 16 seasons that Vanderbilt has played before successive sellouts in Nashville. The last time the Commodores sold out consecutive games came at the start of the 1996 season when Vanderbilt hosted Notre Dame and Ole Miss in September outings. Last week, a crowd of 32,227 attended Vanderbilt's homecoming game against MAC member UMass. The two sellouts come after the Vanderbilt hosted the largest crowd for a home opener in more than a decade when the 'Dores Largest Home Crowds Attendance Opponent, Date 40,350 Auburn, 10/20/ ,350 Florida, 10/13/ ,393 So. Carolina, 8/30/2012 and South Carolina squared off on Aug. 30. An announced audience of 38,393 cheered for the Commodores in the opener, the largest crowd to view a Vanderbilt season opener since 39,885 fans entered the turnstiles to watch MTSU and Vanderbilt in In five home dates, the Commodores are averaging 37,362 fans. Vanderbilt Stadium has been 92.6 percent at capacity. The Florida-Vanderbilt game also was the program's first sellout since November THOMAS Active Career Statistical Leaders Category Team Leaders Career Totals Total Offense J. Rodgers/Z. Stacy 3,987/3,112 Total TDs Z. Stacy/J. Matthews 26/14 Rushing Yards Z. Stacy/W. Norman 2,771/1,317 Rushing Attempts Z. Stacy/W. Norman 518/243 Rushing TDs Z. Stacy/W. Norman 26/8 Passing Yards J. Rodgers/A. Carta-Samuels 3,481/208 Pass Attempts J. Rodgers/A. Carta-Samuels 461/24 Completions J. Rodgers/A. Carta-Samuels 253/14 Passing TDs J. Rodgers/A. Carta-Samuels 18/1 Receptions J. Matthews/ C. Boyd 126/71 Receiving Yards J. Matthews/C. Boyd 1,967/1,159 Receiving TDs J. Matthews/C. Boyd 14/11 Punt Return Yards J. Krause/J. Cole 369/196 Kick Return Yards W. Norman/A. Hal 1,628/1,213 Total Tackles K. Ladler/A. Barnes 175/136 Solo Tackles K. Ladler/A. Barnes 121/79 Tackles for Loss R. Lohr/W. May 28.5/17.5 Quarterback Sacks R. Lohr/C. Garnham 11/7 Interceptions T. Wilson/E. Foster 5/4 Forced Fumbles A. Barnes/J. Marshall 5/3 Fumbles Recovered Samuels/May-Clarke-Butler (tie) 3/2 Passes Defended T. Wilson-A. Hal (tie) 15 Career Starts W. Johnson-R. Lohr-R. Kent 35 Consecutive Starts W. Johnson-R. Lohr-R. Kent 35 4

5 SENIOR Notes H The UT Series May EarnS SEC Def. Lineman of Week Walker May (R-Jr., DE) became the fifth Commodore to earn Southeastern Conference Player of the Week honors after his impressive performance in Vanderbilt's thrilling victory at Ole Miss last Saturday. May, a native of Birmingham, Ala., set career highs with six solo tackles and three tackles for loss in the comeback win that gave Vanderbilt bowl eligibility for the second consecutive season. The defensive co-captain's performance also included a key 14-yard quarterback sack. For the season, May has a career-high 31 tackles. He also has eight tackles for loss and two sacks. Earlier this season, these Commodores have been recognized by the SEC office for their individual performances in Vanderbilt wins: Wesley Johnson (R-Jr., OT) shared Offensive Lineman of the Week honors after Vanderbilt's 40-0 win at Kentucky on Nov. 3. It was Johnson's third career recognition by the league. Carey Spear (Jr., PK) was named Special Teams Player of the Week following the victory over Kentucky on Nov. 3. Joe Townsend (So., center) were recognized as Offensive Lineman of the Week after the team's win over Auburn on Oct. 20. Richard Kent (Sr., punter) was honored for his punting performance in Vanderbilt's win at Missouri on Oct. 6. Vanderbilt SENIOR DAY CEREMONIES Nineteen Commodores will be honored this Saturday prior to kickoff of the home finale versus Tennessee as part of Senior Day activities. The seniors and their families will be recognized on the Dudley Field playing surface by Head Coach James Franklin and Athletics Director David Williams II. The ceremony will begin at 5:40 p.m., 25 minutes prior to kickoff. The list of Senior Day participants is Manny Amingwa (DB, Whitinsville, Mass.), Robby Barbieri (LB, Eden Prairie, Minn.), Archibald Barnes (LB, Tampa, Fla.), John Cole (WR, Somerset, Ky.), Eddie Foster (DB, Colleyville, Texas), Ryan Fowler (PK, Taylors, S.C.), Josh Jelesky (OL, Naperville, Ill.), Richard Kent (punter, Marietta, Ga.), Rob Lohr (DT, Phoenixville, Pa.), Austin Monahan (TE, Charlotte, N.C.), Colt Nichter (DT, Park City, Utah), Mark Panu (FB, Mableton, Ga.), Jordan Rodgers (QB, Chico, Calif.), Eric Samuels (safety, Eustis, Fla.), Ryan Seymour (OL, Kingsland, Ga.), Zac Stacy (RB, Centreville, Ala.), Johnell Thomas (DE, Orlando, Fla.), John Townsley (QB, Upper Arlington, Ohio) and Trey Wilson (CB, Shreveport, La.). The Vanderbilt-TENNESSEE Series Meeting Between Schools: 108th Series Record: Vanderbilt trails, Last Meeting: Vanderbilt 21-Tennessee 27 OT (2011) First Meeting: Vanderbilt 12-Tennessee 0 (1892) Last Game in Nashville: Vanderbilt 10-Tennessee 24 (2010) Vanderbilt Record in Nashville: Vanderbilt Record on Vanderbilt Campus: Vanderbilt Record in Knoxville: Longest Vanderbilt Win Streak: 9 The Commodores have played Tennessee more than any other team. It is the SEC's fourth most frequently played rivalry. The series is in dispute Vanderbilt recognizes a 1918 win; Tennessee does not recognize the game. Vanderbilt also controlled the early years between the universities, holding a overall record through last time vs. TENNESSEE Turnovers Costly to Vanderbilt; Lose in Overtime at Tennessee KNOXVILLE Every time Vanderbilt came close to taking control against Tennessee, the Commodores got in their own way as the Volunteers registered a victory in overtime. No Vanderbilt mistake was more damaging than an interception in overtime. Eric Gordon picked the pass off and ran 90 yards for the touchdown that gave the Volunteers the victory. The Commodores had four turnovers to just two by Tennessee. Game 11 Nov. 19, 2011 Knoxville, Tenn. The officials didn't help Vanderbilt's cause. They first ruled Gordon's knee down but overturned their call on review, ending the game. SEC Coordinator of Officials Steve Shaw said in a statement released more than two hours after the game ended that the play should not have been reviewed. Had the play not been reviewed, Tennessee would have faced first down at the 25-yard line and would have needed just a field goal to win the game. Vandy's last four losses in SEC action have come by a total of 19 points. Scoring Summary Team OT Final Record Vanderbilt , 2-6 Tennessee , 1-6 FIRST Quarter: UT: T. Poole 1-yd. run (M. Palardy kick), 1:07. Second Quarter: VANDY: Zac Stacy 6-yd. run (Ryan Fowler kick), :03. UT: D. Rogers 17-yd. pass from T. Bray (M. Palardy kick), 4:53. Third Quarter: VANDY: Archibald Barnes 100-yd. INT return (Carey Spear kick). FOURTH Quarter: VANDY: Chris Boyd 20-yd. pass from Jordan Rodgers (Spear kick), 3:11. UT: D. Rogers 2-yd. pass from T. Bray (M. Palardy kick), 5:54. OVErTIME: UT: E. Gordon 90-yd. INT return. Statistics Vanderbilt Tennessee FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 30:50 29:10 Third-Down Conversions 6 of 16 4 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 2 1 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: Vanderbilt Zac Stacy 17-61; Jerron Seymour 5-23; Chris Boyd 1-8; Wesley Tate 1-6; Jordan Rodgers 12-(-8). Tennessee Poole, T ; Neal, R. 6-29; Toney, J. 1-0; Bray, T. 2-(-14); team 2-(-21). PASSING: Vanderbilt Jordan Rodgers Tennessee Bray, T RECEIVING: Vanderbilt Jordan Matthews 6-74; Chris Boyd 6-66; Wesley Tate 2-21; Zac Stacy 2-17; Jonathan Krause Tennessee Rogers, D ; Poole, T. 3-21; Dallas, V. 1-22; Rogers, Z. 1-19; Rivera, M

6 COMMODORE NOTES NOTES from the WIN OVER OLe MISS H The win was Vanderbilt's third straight against Ole Miss. The Commodores also have won five of the last six and six of the last eight, in the series. It also marked Vanderbilt's third consecutive victory in Oxford. H The Vanderbilt defense produced 14 tackles for loss in the victory, its highest total this season. The plays resulted in 43 lost yards for the Rebels. Earlier this season, the unit had 13 tackles for loss in a victory over UMass. The previous high this year in SEC action was 10 against Auburn. The Commodores top the conference and are tied for fourth in the NCAA with 78 tackles for loss. H The Commodores drove the length of the field to produce a game-winning touchdown in the closing 2:00 for the first time since Jay Cutler was the SEC Offensive Player of the Week as a Vanderbilt quarterback in Jordan Rodgers (R-Sr.) methodically directed the 9-play, 79-yard drive capped by a 26-yard scoring toss from Rodgers to Chris Boyd (R-So., WR) with :52 left on the clock. On the drive, Rodgers was 5-of-6 for 77 yards and converted a critical 4th & 2 with a scramble from the Vanderbilt 46-yard line. Before Rodgers' performance, Vanderbilt fans haven't witnessed a late fourth quarter touchdown drive to win a game since Cutler accomplished the feat against Tennessee, Arkansas and Wake Forest in Rodgers sets career highs with 21 completions and 36 attempts. He also enjoyed his third consecutive game with multiple TD passes. H Carey Spear (Jr., PK) continued to show excellent form as the Commodores' placekicker, converting from 22 and 44 yards. The 44-yarder came on the final play of the first half, and gave the Commodores momentum entering the locker room at intermission. Spear has been one of the SEC's most consistent kickers, making 15 of 18 field goals (83.3 percent). H After failing to convert a third down try in the first half, the Vanderbilt offense was successful on 6-of- 10 third downs in the second half. H Jordan Matthews (Jr., WR) and Boyd combined for 217 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Matthews enjoyed game highs of nine catches and 153 receiving yards. H Vanderbilt limited Ole Miss to just 55 rushing yards, the lowest total by an SEC opponent this season. It was the fifth time this season the Commodores held an opponent under 125 rushing yards. H Chase Garnham (Jr., LB) had 2.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and seven total tackles to key the defensive attack. He leads the team with 10.5 tackles for loss and six quarterback sacks. H Wesley Tate (R-Jr., RB) and Brian Kimbrow (Fr., RB) topped the Vanderbilt rushing attack with 43 and 41 yards, respectively. H Javon Marshall (R-Jr., safety) topped the defense with eight solo tackles and 11 total tackles. Both totals represent single-game career highs for the starting safety. H Andre Hal (Jr., CB) set a career high with eight total tackles, including two resulting in lost yards for the Rebels. He also topped the defense with three pass breakups. H Kris Kentera (R-Fr., TE) posted the biggest catch of his brief career on the game-winning drive. Kentera's 21-yard reception and willingness to take a hit gave the Commodores a first down at the Ole Miss 26-yard line. On the next play, Rodgers connected with Boyd on the deciding 26-yard pass. H Rob Lohr (R-Sr., DT) played his best game of the season, registering five solo tackles, a quarterback sack and three tackles for loss. Lohr ranks as the team's active career leader with 28.5 tackles for loss and 11 quarterback sacks. H Richard Kent (R-Sr., punter) continued to be a major factor influencing field possession with his superb punting display. Despite averaging only 41.6 yards on eight punts, Kent pinned Ole Miss inside its own 20-yard line on four different possessions. Mostly due to Kent's effectiveness, the average start of Rebels' last six possessions came at the Ole Miss 18-yard line. H Warren Norman (R-Jr., RB/RS) had a 20-yard kick return in the second quarter, his first for the Commodores in more than two years. He is the team's active career leader with 1,628 kick return yards. COMMODORES SCORe IN ALL THREE PHASES vs. UMASS Vanderbilt experienced a rare achievement against Massachusetts on Oct. 27 by scoring touchdowns in all three phases of the game. In addition to five offensive touchdowns in the 49-7 victory over the Minutemen, the Commodores scored on an 17-yard interception return by Trey Wilson (Sr., CB) and a 40-yard punt return by Jonathan Krause (Jr., WR). Prep Teammates facing Each OTher Several Commodores will face prep teammates when Vanderbilt and Tennessee play Saturday. Jordan Rodgers (R-Sr., QB) and Tennessee's Darin Gooch played together at Butte (Calif.) Junior College. Kenny Ladler (Jr., safety) and Darreon Herring (Fr., LB) played at Stephenson (Ga.) H.S., the same school that produced UT's Nigel Mitchell- Thornton. Wesley Johnson (R-Jr., OT), Fitz Lassing (Jr., FB) and Nate Colbert (So., QB) played at Nashville's Montgomery Bell Academy with UT's Ben Bartholomew. Steven Clarke (Jr., CB) played at Boyd Anderson H.S. near Fort Lauderdale with UT's Daniel Gray. Derek King (R-Fr., DB) played at Brentwood Academy near Nashville with UT's Alex Bullard. Andrew Jelks (Fr., OL) played at Henry County (Tenn.) H.S. with UT's Marsalis Teague. CBS Sports Network Features 'Dores A 30-minute behind-the-scenes documentary on the Commodores as they prepared for the Auburn game aired Oct. 24 on the CBS Sports Network. A film crew from "Yahoo! Presents The Road to Saturday" spent three days on campus in Nashville getting coach and student-athlete interviews, video footage of meetings and practices, and gameday coverage for the show. Johnson, LohR have most Career Starts Wesley Johnson (R-Jr., OL), Rob Lohr (R-Sr., DT) and Richard Kent (R-Sr., punter) lead the team in career starts. Johnson, Lohr and Kent have been in the starting lineup every game since the 2010 opener, a span of 35 games. Six other Commodores have at least 17 career starts: Archibald Barnes (R-Sr., LB), Chris Boyd (R-So., WR), Walker May (R-Jr., DE), Ryan Seymour (R-Sr., OL), Zac Stacy (Sr., RB) and Trey Wilson (Sr., CB). 6

7 Notes H Player Participation Carey Spear Showing accurate, powerful leg as CommoDore kicker Carey Spear (Jr., PK) is developing into one of the SEC's top placekickers. Spear has been one of the league's most accurate and dependable placekickers as a second-year starter. Spear was 2-of-2 in Vanderbilt's win at Ole Miss, hitting from 22 and 44 yards. He was named the SEC's Specialist of the Week after converting two field goals, both from beyond 40 yards, in Vanderbilt's 40-0 win at Kentucky on Nov. 3. Spear's 48-yarder vs. the 'Cats was a new career long. This season, Spear's 15 field goals ties him for third in the SEC behind leader Caleb Sturgis of Florida (17 FGs). Spear is 10-of-10 from inside 42 yards, and 5-of-8 beyond 42 yards. His misses are from 44, 46 and 51 yards. Spear, who also is 100 percent on 16 PATs, has 63 points. He ranks ninth 2013 Schedule Announced Vanderbilt will open the 2013 football season at home against perennial Southeastern Conference rival Ole Miss, the first of seven encounters scheduled on campus. The Vanderbilt-Ole Miss game, scheduled for Aug. 31, also serves as the first matchup of the year pairing teams from the SEC. Later in the 2013 season, the Commodores will entertain three SEC Eastern Division opponents in Vanderbilt Stadium: Missouri on Oct. 5, Georgia on Oct. 19 and Kentucky on Nov. 16. Vanderbilt will play three non-conference games on Single-Season FGs Kicker, Year FGs T-1. Ryan Fowler, T-1. Ricky Anderson, Carey Spear, T-4. John Markham, T-4. Johnny Clark, T-4. Ricky Anderson, Scoring (by Kicker) Kicker, Year Points 1. Ricky Anderson, T-2. Johnny Clark, T-2. Ricky Anderson, Bryant Hahnfeldt, T-5. Ryan Fowler, T-5. Bryant Hahnfeldt, T-7. Bryant Hahnfeldt, T-7. Mike Adams, Carey Spear, John Markham, on team's single-season Top Ten scoring chart, and trails record holder Ricky Anderson (73 points, 1982) for just 10 points. Spear is also third on the team's single-season chart for field goals made. He needs one field goal conversion to share the all-time record of 16 FGs currently held by Anderson (1984) and teammate Ryan Fowler (2009) Schedule Date Opponent Location 8/31 OLE MISS Nashville 9/7 AUSTIN PEAY Nashville 9/14 South Carolina Columbia, S.C. 9/21 UMass Foxboro, Mass. 9/28 UAB Nashville 10/5 MISSOURI Nashville 10/19 GEORGIA Nashville 10/26 Texas A&M College Station, Tex. 11/9 Florida Gainesville, Fla. 11/16 KENTUCKY Nashville 11/23 Tennessee Knoxville 11/30 Wake Forest Nashville campus: Austin Peay on Sept. 7, Alabama-Birmingham on Sept. 28 and Wake Forest in the regular season finale on Nov. 30. Vanderbilt will also play Austin Peay, located less than an hour north of Nashville in Clarksville, for the first time in school history. The Governors will join Tennessee State as recent Ohio Valley Conference opponents for the Commodores. The road schedule allows Vanderbilt to make its first appearance at Kyle Field, home of Texas A&M. Kent Among SEC's Best PunterS Fifth-year senior punter Richard Kent is performing at an All-SEC level. And there's no other league in the NCAA that approaches the quality of punting witnessed in the SEC. Kent is enjoying one of SEC's Top Punters Name, Team Punt Avg. 1. Kyle Christy, Florida 46.6 yards 2. Dylan Breeding, Arkansas 45.8 yards 3. Richard Kent, Vanderbilt 44.4 yards based on minimum of 3.6 punts per game Vandy's Top Punt Averages Name, Team Punt Avg. 1. Ricky Anderson, yards 2. Bill Marinangel, yards 3. Jim Arnold, yards 4. Richard Kent, yards the finest seasons ever by a Vanderbilt punter. His 44.4-yard average ranks third in the SEC behind Kyle Christy of Florida (47.8 yards) and Arkansas' Dylan Breeding (46.2 yards). Kent's average ranks ninth in the nation. If Kent continues his current form, he will finish with the fourth best singleseason punting average in team history. All three of the averages better than Kent's 44.4 average were accomplished by punters who earned All-America recognition. Kent was recognized as the SEC's Co-Specialist of the Week Oct. 6 for his effort in the Vanderbilt win at Missouri. The SEC is loaded with punters. Six of the NCAA's top 22 punters hail from the conference. Kent's net punting average of 40.0 yards also ranks among the NCAA leaders. Opponents have returned just 13 of Kent's 38 punts this season, totalling 100 yards. Kent has 14 punts of 50 yards or more, including a 67-yarder at Northwestern which ranks among as the SEC's longest this year and a 61-yarder at Ole Miss. While 33% of his punts have landed inside the opponent 20-yard line, just three have been touchbacks. Kent has been remarkably consistent. He has placed at least one punt inside the opponent's 20-yard line in 32 of 35 career appearances. He also has boomed punts of 48 or more yards in 16 of his last 17 games. East on SEC Community Service Team Snapping specialist Andrew East, a redshirt sophomore from Indianapolis, Ind., was the SEC Football Community Service Team Player of the Week during the Ole Miss game Nov. 10. East has made two trips to Mexico as part of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) outreach programs. The civil engineering major helped build houses for impoverished families as a YWAM field representative in Tijuana and Ensenada, both communities located on the Pacific coast south of San Diego. East, who became an eagle scout growing up in Indianapolis, also participated with the Wheeler Mission in his hometown, helping to provide critically needed goods and services to the homeless, poor and needy populations of central Indiana. Additionally, East has contributed to the Seven Bridges to Recovery organization that battles homelessness, addiction and abuse in metro Atlanta. East serves as one of four football players who serve as Vanderbilt's Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). He has participated in several SAAC projects aimed at Nashville's inner-city population, including a holiday party in December and Field Day activity in the spring. 7

8 Commodore Notes Matthews, Boyd: SEC's Most Productive Receiving DUO Wide receivers Jordan Matthews (Jr.) and Chris Boyd (R-So.) rank as the SEC's most productive receiving duo. Combined, Matthews and Boyd are averaging receiving yards per game, 7.2 yards more than the Tennessee duo of Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson (161.7 ypg). Texas A&M's combo of Mike Evans and Ryan Swope (160.4 ypg) ranks third in the conference. Matthews and Boyd combined for 14 catches, 217 yards and two TDs vs. Ole Miss. Matthews trails only Arkansas' Cobi Hamilton in the SEC with 61 catches and 850 receiving yards. Boyd is tied for ninth with 35 catches and sixth in the league with 69.1 receiving yards per game. In SEC games, Matthews tops the league with a yard receiving average. Matthews and Boyd both topped 100 receiving yards at Georgia on Sept. 22, becoming just the eighth Vandy duo to ever accomplish the feat. franklin in Year 2: 12 Wins To Date James Franklin, who became the first coach to lead the Commodores to a bowl game in his initial season, is enjoying one of the most successful two-year starts to a career in team history. With 12 wins under his belt, Franklin is tied for second with Steve Sloan ( ) and Bill Edwards ( ) among 16 second-year coaches. Franklin's next win will leave him just three shy of all-time Commodore leader Dan McGugin. SEC's TOp Receiving DUOS Team SEC Duo Combined Rec. Yards (ypg) Vanderbilt Jordan Matthews, Chris Boyd Tennessee Justin Hunter, Cordarrelle Patterson Texas A&M Mike Evans, Ryan Swope Arkansas Cobi Hamilton, Mekale McKay * Receivers have played in at least eight games Multiple 100-Yard Receiving Games Player, Receiving Yards game, Year J. Matthews, 119; C. Boyd, 110 Georgia, 2012 E. Bennett, 157; M. White, 121 Florida, 2006 B. Smith, 160; M. White, 118 Tennessee, 2004 D. Stricker 204, R. Williams 102 Kentucky, 2001 K. Edwards, 147; C. Scott 113 Kentucky, 1984 P. Roach, 144; C. Scott, 118 Tennessee, 1982 A. Matthews, 177; N. Jordan, 101 Tennessee, 1911 A. Matthews, 118; W. Buggs 102 Miss. State, 1981 Wins by Vandy Coaches During FIRST TWO YEARS Coach Seasons Record Dan McGugin James Franklin Bill Edwards Steve Sloan Red Sanders Gerry DiNardo Fred Pancoast Bill Pace Doby Bartling Woody Widenhofer Watson Brown Art Guepe Jack Green Rod Dowhower Bobby Johnson George MacIntyre Consistent starting Rotation on Defense Nine Commodore defensive players have been in the starting lineup for all 10 Vanderbilt games this season. The list includes Rob Lohr (R-Sr., DT), Johnell Thomas (R-Sr., DE), Walker May (R-Jr., DE), Chase Garnham (Jr., LB), Archibald Barnes (R-Sr., LB), Karl Butler (Jr., LB), Trey Wilson (Sr., CB), Andre Hal (Jr., CB) and Javon Marshall (R-Jr., safety). Active Player Participation 2012 Career Consecutive Games 2012 Games Career Career Player Pos. Played Starts Played Starts Starts Caleb Azubike DE Robby Barbieri LB Archibald Barnes LB Jake Bernstein OL Chris Boyd WR Andrew Bridges OL Darien Bryant DE Karl Butler LB Austyn Carta-Samuels QB Steven Clarke CB John Cole WR Barron Dixon DT Andrew East SN Eddie Foster CB Ryan Fowler PK Larry Franklin LB Chase Garnham LB Josh Grady WR Josh Gregory DB Andre Hal CB Conor Hart DT Darreon Herring LB Casey Hughes S Wesley Johnson OL Josh Jelesky OL Richard Kent P Kris Kentera TE Brian Kimbrow RB Derek King CB Jacquese Kirk WR Jonathan Krause WR Kenny Ladler S Fitz Lassing FB James Lewis OL Rob Lohr DT Javon Marshall S Jordan Matthews WR Walker May DE Jahmel McIntosh S Austin Monahan TE Steve Monk WR Jared Morse DT Colt Nichter DT Warren Norman RB Marc Panu FB Trent Pruitt WR Spencer Pulley OL Jordan Rodgers QB Eric Samuels S Steven Scheu TE Jake Sealand LB Jerron Seymour RB Ryan Seymour OL Jimmy Stewart DE Carey Spear PK Zac Stacy RB Wesley Tate WR Vince Taylor DT Johnell Thomas DE Joe Townsend OL John Townsley QB Dillon van der Wal TE Chase White OL Kellen Williams LB Andrew Williamson S Trey Wilson CB Kyle Woestmann DE

9 Commodore Notes Rodgers Efficient at QUARTERBACK; Enters Career Total Offense Top TEN Jordan Rodgers (R-Sr., QB) continues to show improvement as an efficient leader in his second year as the starting Commodore signal caller. In the last five weeks, the senior has produced at a very high level while eliminating mistakes that hinder offensive results. In his last five appearances, Rodgers has completed 61.8 percent of his passes (88-of-142), averaged passing yards, and thrown 7 TDs. Rodgers also has thrown just one INT in his last 143 pass attempts. Rodgers continued to show solid form at Ole Miss, leading the Commodores to a closing minute-comeback victory over the Rebels. He set singlegame career highs with 21 completions and 36 pass attempts, throwing for 279 yards, the second highest total of his career. He also threw scoring tosses to Jordan Matthews (Jr., WR) and Chris Boyd (R-So., WR). Rodgers has thrown for a pair of TD passes in each of the last three games. Career Total OFfense CHARTS Name Rushing Passing Total Off. 1. Jay Cutler, ,256 8,697 9, Greg Zolman, ,981 7, Whit Taylor, ,307 6, Eric Jones, ,211 5,029 6, Kurt Page, ,233 6, Chris Nickson, ,463 3,406 4, JORDAN RODGERS, ,481 3, Damian Allen, ,704 3, Larry Smith, ,223 3, Marcus Wilson, ,468 2,036 3,504 Passing YARDS BY SENIOR Player, Year Yards 1. Jay Cutler, , Eric Jones, , Greg Zolman, , Whit Taylor, , Kurt Page, , JORDAN RODGERS, , John Gromos, , Damian Allen, , David Lee, , Marcus Wilson, ,030 Rodgers was superb when it counted most against the Rebels. In the fourth quarter, he was 8-of-12 for 105 yards, and guided the Commodore offense on a 9-play, 79-yard game-clinching drive that ended with Rodgers finding Boyd down the left sideline for a 26-yard TD toss with :52 left. For the season, Rodgers is 145-of-245 for 1,957 yards and nine TDs. His 59.0% completion percentage is the best by a Vanderbilt signal caller since Jay Cutler was a Commodore senior in Among SEC quarterbacks with at least 175 pass attempts, Rodgers' interception total is the second fewest in the conference. Rodgers is also moving into select company among Vanderbilt quarterbacks. He ranks seventh all-time in career total offense, amassing 3,952 yards (3,481 passing and 471 rushing) in just 16 career starts. Rodgers also ranks sixth all-time among Commodore senior QBs with 1,957 yards. He is 448 yards shy of tying Kurt Page (1984) for fifth place. Rodgers also moved into the all-time Top Ten for passing yards. He now ranks 10th all-time with 3,481 passing yards. Defense Tops SEC In limiting Red Zone TDs The Vanderbilt defense leads the SEC in limiting opponent touchdowns in the red zone. Opponents have scored TDs on just 12 of 32 possessions inside the Vanderbilt 20-yard line. The 'Dores' 37.5 percent success rate ranks just ahead of South Carolina, Florida and Alabama. Ole Miss scored two TDs in five possessions inside the 20-yard line. TREY WILSON: Four INT. RETURNS for TDS Trey Wilson (Sr., CB) widened his team record for interception returns for touchdowns in Vanderbilt's victory over UMass on Oct. 27, taking his fourth career pick for a score against the Minutemen. Wilson now ranks second all-time in the SEC in the interception returns category, trailing only former Tennessee standout Jackie Walker, who produced five TD returns from Remarkably, the second-year WILSON's RETURNS for TDs Opponent/Date Yards UMass, 10/27/ Presbyterian, 9/15/ Ole Miss, 9/17/ Elon, 9/3/ starting cornerback has returned four of his five career picks for touchdowns. Wilson is one of just three Commodores who have returned multiple interceptions for touchdowns. The others Dominique Morris ( ) and Jay Chesley ( ) accomplished the feat twice. COMMODores Now 11-2 Vs. THE MAC Vanderbilt vs. CURRENT MAC Teams The 'Dores are 11-2 all-time versus current members of MAC Member VU Record Last Meeting the Mid-American Eastern Michigan 3-0 W, 52-6, 2010 Conference (MAC), UMass 1-0 W, 49-7, 2012 following a 49-7 win Miami (Ohio) 3-1 W, 34-13, 2008 Northern Illinois 3-0 W, 34-31, 1999 over UMass on Oct. Ohio U. 1-0 W, 54-10, , Western Michigan 0-1 L, 24-27, 1998 Vanderbilt has captured its last five games against MAC affiliates dating back to a loss to Miami (Ohio) in In its last game against a MAC team, the Commodores beat Eastern Michigan 52-6 in This year marked Vanderbilt's initial meeting vs. Massachusetts, who are in their first season as MAC members. Snedeker RECOGNIZED at Florida Game The Commodores honored 2012 PGA Tour FedEx Cup champion and Vanderbilt alum Brandt Snedeker during the Florida game. Snedeker captured the PGA Tour FedEx Cup by winning the seasonending Tour Championship. Snedeker's late-season finish earned him a captain's pick on the U.S. Ryder Cup squad which competed against the European team in early October. Snedeker became the first Vanderbilt golfer to either win the PGA Tour's champion or compete in a Ryder Cup match. Goodlettsville Little league honored The Goodlettsville (Tenn.) Little League all-star team earned one of the loudest ovations Aug. 30 in Vanderbilt Stadium. Fans from Vanderbilt and South Carolina gave the Goodlettsville youngsters and their coaching staff a rousing standing ovation late in the second quarter. The little league team, from a small town just north of Nashville, became a national sensation in mid-august by becoming the U.S. champion at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. The team faced a talented squad from Japan for the LLWS crown. The squad was joined by Vanderbilt baseball head coach Tim Corbin at the ceremony. Corbin attended three of the team's World Series games. 9

10 Commodore Notes Nine commodores Become First-time Starters Nine Commodore players have earned their initial career starts this season, including Jake Bernstein (R-So., OL), who started at guard in the team's win over UMass on Oct. 27. Bernstein is one of six offensive players have enjoyed their initial starting assignments. Austyn Carta-Samuels (R-Jr., QB) started against Presbyterian. A pair of sophomores, Joe Townsend and Spencer Pulley, have both started twice on the offensive line at center. Two redshirt freshmen, Kris Kentera and Steven Scheu, have started at tight end. Three defensive players have witnessed first starts: Eric Samuels, (Sr., safety), Karl Butler (R-Jr., LB) and Jared Morse (Jr., DT). FOUR Commodore Freshmen Have Played Linebacker Jake Sealand became the fourth and most recent true freshmen to action for the Commodores this season when he contributed in the victory at Missouri. Other freshmen to contribute are defensive end Caleb Azubike, linebacker Darreon Herring and running back Brian Kimbrow. Azubike has three QB sacks among 15 total tackles. Herring has posted 25 tackles, an INT and forced fumble. Kimbrow ranks second on the team with 396 rushing yards and has averaged 21.2 yards as a kick returner. Sealand has 17 tackles and a forced fumble. 22 First-Time Contributors This Year Twenty-two underclassmen have experienced their initial action in a Commodore uniform midway through the 2012 season. First-time defensive players include Caleb Azubike (Fr., DE), Darien Bryant (R-Fr., DE), Larry Franklin (R-Fr., LB), Josh Gregory (R-Fr., DB), Conor Hart (R-Fr., DT), Darreon Herring (Fr., LB), Casey Hughes (So., LB), Derek King (R-Fr., DB), Jahmel McIntosh (R-Fr., safety), Jake Sealand (Fr., LB), Jimmy Stewart (R-Fr., DE), Kellen Williams (R-Fr., LB) and Andrew Williamson (R-Fr., safety). First-time players on offense are Jake Bernstein (Fr., OL), Josh Grady (R-Fr., WR), Kris Kentera (R-Fr., TE), Brian Kimbrow (Fr., RB), Jacquese Kirk (R-Fr., WR), James Lewis (R-Fr., OL), Steve Monk (R-Fr., WR), Steven Scheu (R-Fr., TE) and John Townsley (R-Jr., QB). Kentera, Scheu and Bernstein have also earned starting assignments. Hillenmeyer: Vanderbilt's 2012 SEC Legend Former All-Southeastern Conference linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer is Vanderbilt's selection to the 2012 class of SEC Football Legends. Hillenmeyer, a product of Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville who went on to enjoy an eight-year career with the Chicago Bears, will be honored Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Atlanta. Hillenmeyer topped the NCAA with 168 total tackles as a senior middle linebacker in He also paced the SEC the same year with 116 solo tackles, earning All-SEC honors. A 23-game career starter, Hillenmeyer also was a superb student-athlete. In 2002, he was selected as one of six Division I-A National Scholar Athletes by the College Football Hall of Fame and National Football Foundation. Here's a list of previous Vanderbilt standouts that have been recognized as SEC legends Corey Harris, DB/RB, Jim Arnold, punter, Corey Chavous, DB, Will Wolford, OT, Jamie Duncan, LB, Herb Rich, RB, Shelton Quarles, LB, Bob Werckle, OT, Chuck Scott, WR/TE, Charley Horton, RB, Eric Jones, QB, Bucky Curtis, WR, Chris Gaines, LB, John Hall, OL, Boo Mitchell, WR, Bob Asher, OT, Whit Taylor, QB, Bill Wade, QB, Vanderbilt's Record When... Playing at home Playing on the road Playing during the day Playing at night Vandy facing SEC opponent Vandy facing non-sec opponent Vanderbilt scores on first possession Opponent scores on first possession Vanderbilt scores first Opponent scores first Vanderbilt leads after 1st quarter Opponent leads after 1st quarter Teams are tied after 1st quarter Vanderbilt leads at halftime Opponent leads at halftime Teams are tied at halftime Vanderbilt leads after 3rd quarter Opponent leads after 3rd quarter Teams are tied after 3rd quarter Vanderbilt has more total yards Opponent has more total yards Vanderbilt has more rushing yards Opponent has more rushing yards Vanderbilt has more passing yards Opponent has more passing yards Vanderbilt has more turnovers Opponent has more turnovers Teams have equal turnovers Vanderbilt has more penalties Opponent has more penalties Teams have equal penalties Vanderbilt has more time of possession Opponent has more time of possession Vanderbilt has 100-yard rusher Opponent has 100-yard rusher Vanderbilt scores at least 20 points Vanderbilt scores less than 20 points Opponent scores at least 20 points Opponent scores less than 20 points Playing on natural grass Playing on artificial surface Vanderbilt defense scores Opponent defense scores Vanderbilt special teams score Opponent special teams score Light Assumes Vanderbilt Radio Sideline duties Mitch Light, a Vanderbilt graduate and co-host of the Commodore radio pregame show, has moved into the role of network sideline reporter. Light replaced Kevin Ingram, who served the Vanderbilt Radio Network for more than a decade. Ingram stepped away from the sideline duties in mid-october to accept a position doing more college football play-by-play on television. 10

11 COACH JAMES FRANKLIN & HIS VANDERBILT STAFF Franklin's Staff JOHN DONOVAN Offensive Coord./BACKS Helped Zac Stacy become the team's all-time leading rusher (2,771 yards) and career TDs (26)... Stacy rushed for team-record 1,193 yards and 14 TDs as All-SEC junior... Joined Franklin in coming from Maryland... Graduate of Johns Hopkins. Bob SHOOP Defensive Coord./SAFETIES Former head coach at Columbia... Helped Vanderbilt defense improve more than any SEC unit in 2011, ranking 18th nationally in total defense and pass defense... Came from four-year stint guiding superb defenses at William & Mary. Charles Bankins Special teams Coord./TEs Coached at NFL, college and prep levels... Worked two years at Maryland with Franklin... Coached Richard Kent to a career year in punting in 2011 (42.5 yards) and 44.4-yd. average this year... Directed superb special teams in 2011, with a number of creative, 4th-down successes. George Barlow Def. recruiting Coord./Secondary Started 2011 as New Mexico's defensive coordinator before being named interim head coach after fourth game... Helped Lobos' Carmen messina break WAC's career tackles record at 454 total tackles. Josh Gattis off. recruiting Coord./WRs First year at Vanderbilt after spending 2011 at Western Michigan... Helped WMU's Jordan White have the best season in program history in 2011, making 140 catches for 1,911 yards... Has dynamic Vandy duo in Jordan Matthews and Chris Boyd, both ranked among SEC's Top Ten receivers. herb hand Offensive line Longest-tenured coach on staff (2010)... Saw the 2011 offensive line be the only SEC team to capture three SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week awards... Line helped 'Dores add 25.8 yards per game over OL Wesley Johnson is one of SEC's most versatile linemen. brent pry C0-Def. Coord./linebackers Son of a college coach... Coached defense at East Stroudsburg when Franklin was standout QB... Helps develop first-year starting LBs Archibald Barnes and Chase Garnham in Ricky Rahne Quarterbacks Cornell grad... Mentored both Larry Smith and Jordan Rodgers as starters in Helped Smith increase completion percentage to 55%... Rodgers is enjoying career year as senior, completing 59% of passes and approaching 2,000 passing yards... Rodgers also now ranks among team's Top Ten QBs in several categories. Sean Spencer defensive line Coached Tim Fugger to All-SEC honors in 2011 before Fugger was drafted by the Colts... Emotional mentor who encourages players to attack like "wild African dogs"... Has worked with three Buchanan Award finalists, given to top defensive player in FCS classification. The Franklin file AGE: 40 CAREER RECORD: (second season) ALMA MATER: East Stroudsburg (Pa.) University; Playing career DEGREE: Bachelor's: Psychology, East Stroudsburg, 1995 Master's: Educational Leadership, Washington State, 1999 FAMILY: Wife, Fumi; daughters: Addy and Shola FRANKLIN ON Franklin's career at a glance VANDERBILT (head coach) Guides Commodores to 6-6 regular record and appearance in AutoZone Liberty Bowl in first year...team shows vast improvement, ranking as the SEC's most improved offense and defense...wins five home games, most by Vanderbilt in more than a decade...four players earned postseason recognition, including defensive back Casey Hayward (All-America by Walter Camp Foundation) and team rushing record setter Zac Stacy... Builds enthusiasm among fan base and works non-stop growing support for program on campus and in the community... Excites fans after the season by inking strong signing class of prep recruits... In 2012, helps drive offseason season ticket sales to substantial increases over four previous years... Attendance rise also results in consecutive home sellouts in 2012, the program's first straight sellouts in 16 years... In 2012, teams beat Missouri, Kentucky and Ole Miss in consecutive SEC road games, marking first time Vanderbilt has ever accomplished that feat... Has Commodores bowl eligible in consecutive years for first time since seasons Maryland (assistant head coach/offensive coordinator/qbs) On December 23, 2007, Ralph Friedgen sways Franklin back to Maryland as the Terps assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. In February 2009, Friedgen designates Franklin as his successor at Maryland... The Terrapins go 9-4 overall in 2010, finishing second in the ACC s Atlantic Division and winning the Military Bowl... Quarterback Danny O'Brien earns ACC Rookie of the Year and Freshman All- America honors under Franklin's mentorship, ranking third nationally among freshmen in pass efficiency rating... O Brien throws for 22 touchdowns against only eight picks after becoming the team's starter in Week Four... Franklin s 2010 offense ranks among the nation's best in limiting turnovers... Torrey Smith also flourishes in 2010, catching 67 passes for 1,055 yards to earn first-team All-ACC honors... For the fourth time in his career, Franklin also is honored as a Top 25 recruiter by Rivals.com for helping to secure a class that included a number of four-star athletes... In 2008, the Terps defeat four ranked teams en route to a win in the Humanitarian Bowl to cap an 8-5 record. Terp WR Darrius Heyward-Bey becomes No. 9 overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft Kansas State (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks) As K-State's offensive coordinator, Franklin helps the Wildcats to a 7-6 record in 2006, including a win over No. 4 Texas. Kansas State also plays in the Texas Bowl, its first postseason appearance in three years... In 2007, under Franklin's guidance, K-State offense becomes first in team history to feature a 3,000-yard passer, 1,500-yard receiver and 1,000-yard rusher in the same season... QB Josh Freeman (eventual 2009 first-round pick of Tampa Bay) sets numerous school records, including 3,353 passing yards... WR Jordy Nelson becomes an All-America player by catching 122 passes, and is a high draft pick of the Packers... In 2011, he starts on Green Bay's world champion squad Green Bay PackeRS-NFL (assistant coach/wide receivers) Assisting Head Coach Mike Sherman, Franklin mentors a strong receiving arsenal that includes Donald Driver, Javon Walker and Robert Ferguson catching passes from Brett Favre... Despite an injury to Walker, the Packers rank sixth in team receiving yards... Driver sets career highs with 86 receptions for 1,221 receiving yards Maryland (wide receivers/recruiting coordinator) Franklin helps Maryland to three consecutive bowl games starting with the 2001 squad...maryland also achieves three straight seasons of 10 wins or more ( ), including appearance in 2002 FedEx Orange Bowl...Terps followed Orange Bowl berth with 30-3 victory over Tennessee in 2002 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and 41-7 win over West Virginia in 2003 Toyota Gator Bowl... Promoted to recruiting coordinator in 2003, Franklin delivers back-to-back recruiting classes that were ranked among the nation's Top Idaho State (wide receivers) As receivers coach, Franklin helps ISU finish ninth nationally in total offense Washington State (graduate assistant coach/tight ends) Franklin joins highly successful Cougar Coach Mike Price as grad assistant James Madison (wide receivers) Franklin mentors James Madison wide receivers... Junior receiver Earnest Payton finishes his career as the school s leader in receptions with East Stroudsburg (defensive backs) Franklin returns to his alma mater, Division II East Stroudsburg. NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship Program Franklin participates in the program in 1998, serving an internship with Miami. He also enjoyed stints with Philadelphia in 1999 and Minnesota in

12 MORE ON COACH FRANKLIN VANDERBILT accomplishments Franklin's Remarkable First YEAR H Going Bowling Vanderbilt reached bowl eligibility for the first time since 2008 and reached six wins for just the fifth time since The Commodores are bowl eligible against in H Best First Year Since 1975 Franklin's six wins were the most by a first-year Vanderbilt coach in 36 years. Fred Pancoast's first 'Dore team won seven games in H First 3-0 Start since World War II Franklin's 3-0 start in his first season marked the first time a Vanderbilt coach won his first three games since The Commodores are currently on a four-game win streak, the team's first since H SEC Victories 2012 'Dores have four SEC wins, tying for the most by a Vanderbilt squad since the 1930s. H Undefeated Out-of-Conference Vanderbilt's 4-0 mark in non-conference games marked the first undefeated record outside the SEC since H Tied For Most Improvement In SEC Vanderbilt's improvement from 2-10 in the 2010 season to 6-6 in 2011 tied with Georgia for the biggest increase in winning percentage in the conference (UGA went from 6-6 in 2010 to 10-2 in 2011). H Improvement Beyond the Record In 11 statistical categories, Vanderbilt improved more than any team in the Southeastern Conference from 2010 to The pattern of improvement has continued in Category Change Scoring Offense Scoring Defense Total Offense Total Defense Rush Offense Rush Defense Passing Offense Passing Defense Time of Possession 29:56 26:22 +3:34 Red Zone TDs Red Zone TDs Allowed H Single Season Rushing Record Zac Stacy (Jr.) set the team single-season rushing record (1,193 yards). H WINNING ON THE ROAD In 2012, 'Dores win three straight SEC road games for 1st time ever. H Keeping the Opponent off the Scoreboard Vanderbilt allowed 20.8 points per game, the lowest since 2008 (19.6). The 2011 average was the third-best since H One of the Nation's Top defenses Vanderbilt ranked among the top-35 nationally in total defense (19th), rushing defense (25th), scoring defense (29th), pass defense (34th) and interceptions (T-6th). H Moving Up The Ladder Finishing fourth in the SEC East marked team's second best finish since divisional play began in Both SEC wins (Ole Miss & Kentucky) were by the largest margin of victory by Vanderbilt since H Casey Hayward: Jim Thorpe Semifinalist Casey Hayward was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award (college football's best defensive back). H Unprecedented Exposure Vanderbilt was featured as part of a six-page, behind-the-scenes spread in a September 2011 issue of Sports Illustrated. H Franklin INTRODUCED Dec. 17, 2010 Vanderbilt's 27th head coach and first African-American comes from Maryland. At 39, he's the youngest Commodore head coach in nearly two decades. H COACHING STAFF Announced Jan., 2011 Franklin's new Commodore staff includes three former Maryland assistants, a pair of former FCS defensive coordinators, three BCS-level assistants and Vanderbilt's 2010 offensive line mentor. H ENJOYING THE STUDENTs Jan. 20, 2011 After a rousing introduction at men's basketball game, Franklin heads into the student section to greet Memorial Maniacs. Three weeks later, 17 students tryout for the football squad after Franklin visits dorms and fraternity row. H National Signing DaY Feb. 15, 2011 Franklin makes a quick national splash, landing a 21-member class that includes two prospects with 4-star rankings. H SPRING GAME RETURNS TO CAMPUS April 17, 2011 Franklin caps first spring drills on campus by re-introducing the Black & Gold Spring Game. The televised event draws thousands of Commodore faithful to Vanderbilt Stadium. H Franklin GETS WIN #1 Sept. 3, 2011 Commodore captains reward game ball to their new coach after the team's victory over Elon in the season opener. H "Not THE SAME VANDERBILT" Sept. 10, 2011 Team responds to coach's urging with comeback win vs. UConn. H"Six fingers Six Seconds" Oct., 2011 Three raised fingers on each hand becomes commonplace among Vandy fans. The gesture pays tribute to Franklin's push to play hard "six seconds at a time." H "Those DaYS ARE LONG GONE..." Oct. 15, 2011 Proud of his team's comeback vs. Georgia, Franklin emotionally states that a new era of Vanderbilt football has arrived. H Bowl ELIGIBILITY Nov. 26, 2011 Playing on the road in Winston-Salem, the Dores' 41-7 win over Wake Forest is the team's sixth of the year. H NEW YEAR'S EVE ON BEALE Dec. 31, 2011 Spurred on Franklin's urging, more than 30,000 Commodore fans journey to Memphis for a New Year's Eve match against ranked Cincinnati in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. H National Signing DaY Feb. 1, 2012 Franklin's second class of 22 prospects ranks among program's finest. For first time ever, every signee is 3-stars or better. The class includes six elite players from Tennessee. 12

13 NOTES H MEDIA INFORMATION Statistical COMPARISON VANDy UT Team Record Total Points Touchdowns Scored Points Allowed Touchdowns Allowed First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Rushing Yardage Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing [304] [111] Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing Passing Yardage Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing Total Offense Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game Kick Returns: #-Yards Average Kick Return Punt Returns: #-Yards Average Punt Return INT Returns: #-Yards Average Int. Return Fumbles-Fumbles Lost Opp. Fumbles-Fumbles Rec Penalties-Yards Average Per Game Punts-Yards Average Per Punt Net Punt Average Time of PossESSION 29:49 27:14 3rd-Down Conversions 50/146 56/140 3rd Down Pct. 34% 40% 4th-Down Conversions 12/24 8/15 4th Down Pct. 50% 53% QB Sacks-Yards QB Sacks Allowed-Yards FG Made/Attempts 15/18 13/17 Pronunciation Guide PLAYERS Robbie Barbieri (bar-bee-air-ee) Jacquese (juh-kweese) Kirk Marc Panu (PAN-ooh) Jerron (juh-ron) Seymour COACHES Ricky Rahne (RON-nee) MEdia Information Andre Hal (HAL) Rob Lohr (LOR) Steven Scheu (SHOY) Kyle Woestmann (West-man) Vanderbilt Postgame Interviews Coach Franklin's post-game press conference following the Tennessee game will be held after he addresses the team. Only properly credentialed media will be allowed into the conference. Media wishing to participate in postgame interviews should meet at the elevator with 5:00 left in the fourth quarter to be escorted to the south end zone area of Dudley Field. There is a new location in Vanderbilt Stadium this season for Franklin's postgame press conference and player interviews. The Vanderbilt Press Conference Room is located in the south end zone, with access in the field tunnel. The Vanderbilt Locker Room is closed. Up to five players will be made available for post-game interviews. These interviews will be conducted in the same room as Coach Franklin's remarks. The players will enter when Franklin concludes. Game Week Interview PolICY All interview requests for Franklin and Vanderbilt student-athletes MUST go through the Vanderbilt Athletic Communications staff. Vanderbilt Head Coach James Franklin will be available to media members at the conclusion of practice on Wednedays. Vanderbilt student-athletes and assistant coaches will also be available to media after the Wednesday sessions. Media outlets are permitted to shoot the last 10 minutes of Wednesday practices; otherwise, all sessions are closed. Weekly Press Conference on Mondays Coach Franklin will conduct a weekly press conference for local media on Mondays at 12:00 noon, CT. It is held in the McGugin Center. Interviews with selected student-athletes will follow Franklin's remarks. The conference is archived and available at vucommodores.com, each Monday by 2:30 p.m., CT. A transcript is provided usually by 3 p.m. SEC Coaches Teleconference: Wed., 10:30 AM Like the other 13 head coaches of the Southeastern Conference, Coach Franklin is available each Wednesday morning to media outlets as part of the SEC Head Coaches' Teleconference. Franklin's 10-minute segment starts at 10:30 a.m., CT. To participate, call the SEC SID Office at (205) Franklin's Radio Show on Thurs., 7 PM The Commodore Call-In Show with Coach Franklin, a regular weekly feature of Nashville radio flagship NewsRadio 1510 WLAC has moved to Thursdays, starting at 7 p.m., in the Holiday Inn's Commodore Grille on West End Ave. The one-hour show, hosted by Vanderbilt announcer Joe Fisher, gives fans an opportunity to ask questions about the program and upcoming opponents. 13

14 COMMODORE NOTES Vanderbilt: SEC & NCAA rank Team CategORY Avg. SEC NCAa Scoring Offense Total Offense Rushing Offense Passing Offense Scoring Defense Total Defense Rushing Defense Passing Defense Net Punting Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Turnover Margin -.6 (-6) Pass Efficiency Def. Pass Efficiency Penalties Penalty Yards rd Down Conv. % 34% 12 T-101 3rd Down Conv. % (Defense) 32% 5 21 Red Zone Offense 74% Red Zone Defense 81% 10 T-56 QB Sacks 2.3 (23) 8 40 QB Sacks Allowed 2.0 (10) 6 T-70 Tackles for Loss 7.9 (79) 1 4 Pass Interceptions.4 (4) Interceptions Thrown.3 (3) T-2 T-6 First Downs First Downs Allowed Time of Possession 29: Individual Category Avg. SEC NCAA Zac Stacy rushing yards total offense all-purpose yards Jordan Rodgers pass efficiency passing yards total offense Jordan Matthews receptions 7.0 (70) 2 15 receiving yards all-purpose yards Chris Boyd receptions 4.0 (40) T-9 receiving yards Brian Kimbrow kickoff returns Jonathan Krause punt returns Karl Butler tackles for loss.9 (9) 13 T-98 Chase Garnham QB sacks.6 (5.5) T-6 T-69 tackles for loss 1.1 (10.5) 8 T-58 Andre Hal passes defended 1.1 (11) T-2 T-39 Kenny Ladler tackles Trey Wilson interceptions.2 (2) T-14 Carey Spear field goals 1.5 (15) T-3 T-17 Richard Kent punting 44.4 T-3 12 Barlow, Gattis: New Commodore Coaches Two assistant coaches, George Barlow and Josh Gattis, are new to the Commodore sideline this season. Both Barlow, a Marshall University graduate who comes from the University of New Mexico staff, and Gattis, a Wake Forest grad who served last year at Western Michigan, have key recruiting roles at Vanderbilt in addition to position responsibilities. Barlow will coach defensive backs and serve as defensive recruiting coordinator. Gattis will mentor wide receivers and serve as offensive recruiting coordinator. Marc panu Recent YouTube Sensation On Aug. 10, James Franklin surprised fourth-year player Marc Panu (FB, Mableton, Ga.) by presenting the walk-on with a full scholarship for Franklin broke the news to Panu in a team meeting and the moment was captured for posterity, however no one imagined the amount of attention the moment would garner. Within one week, the video of the announcement had received over 330,000 views on YouTube, while Panu and Franklin had been interviews by media outlets ranging from The Tennessean to FOX News. Panu began at Vanderbilt as a walk-on LB/DE and was named defensive scout team MVP as a freshman. In 2010, he appeared in 11 games on special teams. When Franklin arrived at Vanderbilt for the 2012 season, Panu moved to fullback and saw action in all 12 regular season games as a short-yardage blocker and special teams contributor. Commodores in Homecoming Games Vanderbilt is now in homecoming games since World War II after a convincing 49-7 victory over Massachusetts on Oct. 27. Date Opponent W/L, Final 10/27/12 UMass W, /22/11 Army W, /23/10 So. Carolina L, /17/09 Georgia L, /25/08 Duke L, /13/07 Georgia L, /21/06 So. Carolina L, /15/05 Georgia L, /6/04 Florida L, /11/03 Navy L, /26/02 UCONN W, /13/01 Georgia L, /21/00 So. Carolina L, /9/99 The Citadel W, /24/98 So. Carolina W, /18/97 Georgia L, /26/96 So. Carolina L, /14/95 Georgia L, /22/94 So. Carolina L, /16/93 Georgia L, /24/92 So. Carolina L, /19/91 Georgia W, /27/90 Ole Miss L, Date Opponent W/L, Final 10/21/89 Georgia L, /22/88 Ole Miss L, /31/87 Rutgers W, /25/86 Ole Miss L, /19/85 Georgia T, /27/84 Ole Miss W, /29/83 Memphis L, /23/82 Ole Miss W, /31/81 Memphis W, /25/80 Ole Miss L, /3/79 Memphis W, /28/78 Ole Miss L, /15/77 Georgia L, /13/76 Air Force W, /1/75 Virginia W, /26/74 Ole Miss W, /20/73 Georgia W, /28/72 Ole Miss L, /6/71 Kentucky L, /31/70 Tulane L, /8/69 Kentucky W, /22/68 Davidson W, /11/67 Kentucky L, 7-12 Status of former Commodores in the NFL Date Opponent W/L, Final 11/12/66 Navy L, /6/65 Kentucky L, /14/64 Tulane L, /9/63 Kentucky T, /17/62 Tulane W, /11/61 Kentucky L, /8/60 Ole Miss L, /17/59 Florida W, /25/58 Virginia W, /2/57 LSU W, /20/56 Florida L, /5/55 Kentucky W, /9/54 Ole Miss L, /24/53 Virginia W, /11/52 Ole Miss T, /27/51 Georgia Tech L, /21/50 Florida L, /29/49 Auburn W, /6/48 LSU W, /1/47 Auburn W, /9/46 N.C. State W, 7-0 Homecoming records are not available prior to 1946 Player NFL Team Notes Earl Bennett, WR Chicago Bears Bennett had one catch for nine yards as the Bears dropped their second game of the year, 13-6 to Texans Brandon Barden, TE Tennessee Titans Member of Titans' practice squad as rookie free agent Jay Cutler, QB Chicago Bears Cutler leave Chicago's 13-6 loss at halftime with concussion syndrome; was 7-of-14 for 40 yards in 1st half Tim Fugger, LB Arizona Cardinals Released by Indianapolis in early October, Fugger signed to Cardinals' practice squad on Oct. 29 Myron Lewis, CB Tampa Bay Bucs Second-year CB had pair of tackles for Bucs as Tampa Bay moves to 5-4 with win over San Diego D.J. Moore, CB Chicago Bears Third-year nickel back did not play in Bears' 13-6 home loss to 8-1 Houston Texans Casey Hayward, CB Green Bay Packers Rookie CB ranks among NFL interception leaders; Packers were off this week, and travel to Detroit Nov. 18 Sean Richardson, S Green Bay Packers Rookie free agent had earned action in last two games; Green Bay returns to action Nov. 18 vs. Lions Chris Williams, OL St. Louis Rams Newly-acquired Williams was inactive Sunday when St. Louis went to Bay Area to face San Francisco 14

15 COMMODORE NOTES The Vanderbilt football program and athletics department has undergone several upgrades and renovations since last fall. Here's a look at some of new and improved areas on West End. Look Good, Play Good Head Coach James Franklin and the senior members of the football team unveiled the team's 2012 uniforms during a pep-rally style event at the Barnes & Noble Vanderbilt Bookstore on July 11. The stylish uniforms, designed by the Vanderbilt football staff, are made with Nike's high-tenacity Cordura knit fabric and feature black, gold and white jerseys and pants. The final piece of equipment that was shown to the crowd was a white helmet. Last season, Vanderbilt debuted a black helmet that the team wore in addition to their gold helmet. The Commodores can mix-and-match any combination of the black, gold and white elements (helmet, jersey and pants), creating 27 possible combinations. Several key changes are incorporated in the 2012 design: For the first time since 1994,"Vanderbilt" will be displayed on the front of Commodore jerseys. The name will be in all caps above jersey numbers. A gold "anchor" emblem adorns the homeplate or front "V" neck of all jerseys. Last year, the Star V logo was stitched there. "Anchor Down" text is stitched in the interior of each jersey neckline. Nike's iconic "flywire" stitching is incorporated into the high impact shoulder area of each jersey. The gold jersey top features black shoulder coverings, black lettering and black numbers. Last year, the gold jersey had white numbers. All jerseys have an updated circular SEC patch stitched over the right breast. The Nike swoosh is over the left breast. Star V logos will adorn each hip of the pants. In 2011, a lone Star V logo Vanderbilt's three helmets was located on the left front of the uniform pant. Stadium, Program Updates Several upgrades have been put in to place prior to the start of the 2012 season at Vanderbilt Stadium. The most noticeable is the new video board in the north end zone of the stadium. The high definition board measures 40 x 71 feet and is one of the largest video boards in college football. In front of the video board is a new grass berm for fan seating. The berm can accommodate approximately 400 fans and provide one of the most unique seats in the country. The field itself has a new look and feel, as the old grass playing field has been replaced with a synthetic turf called Legion 46. Installed by Shaw Sportexe, the field has several new features. The redzone features the phrase "Anchor Down," an anchor logo has replaced the traditional X that marks the kickoff location and the end zones are painted black with "Vanderbilt" and "Commodores" framed by the Star-V logo. The Star-V logo remains at midfield, with Southeastern Conference logos on the 25-yard lines. In addition, new lighting has been installed at Vanderbilt Stadium. While they aren't as noticeable until nightfall, they will improve television viewing drastically while focusing more light on the field (and less in the stands), creating a more dramatic stage for Commodore football. Across Jess Neely Drive, football was one of several Vanderbilt programs to benefit from renovations and additions at the McGugin Center. New meeting rooms and a 140-seat auditorium-style classroom all adjacent to the coaches offices will benefit football, while meeting rooms have also been added to McGugin for Vanderbilt's Olympic sports. The new video board and berm in the south endzone of Vanderbilt Stadium. 15

16 COMMODORE NOTES Three Earn Preseason All-SEC Vanderbilt was represented on both sides of the football when the Southeastern Conference announced Preseason All-SEC teams in advance of SEC Media Days. H Zac Stacy (Sr., RB) was named second team running back by both the coaches and writers that cover the league. Stacy set several school records as a junior, including the single-season rushing record at 1,193 yards. Stacy added 14 rushing touchdowns and eclipsed 100 yards in five games, including a stellar 198-yard performance against Army and a 135-yard, two-touchdown performance against Kentucky that earned him SEC Player of the Week honors. UPDATE: Stacy has 769 rushing yards on the season, ranking seventh in the SEC. This year, Stacy has become the team's all-time leader in rushing yards (2,771 yards) and rushing touchdowns (26). H Trey Wilson (Sr., CB) was named third team defensive back by the writers after making 30 tackles, three interceptions and 11 pass breakups in He became the first Vanderbilt player since 1974 to return to interceptions for touchdowns in the same season, returning picks against Ole Miss and Elon. He also had another pick against the Rebels and earned SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance. UPDATE: Wilson has two interception returns for touchdowns this year and ranks second all-time in SEC with four interception return touchdowns. H Rob Lohr (R-Sr., DT) received third-team defensive honors. He has started 28 consecutive games for the Commodores. In 2011, he was second on the team with five sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss. He also forced a pair of fumbles and made 41 total tackles. UPDATE: Lohr has 22 tackles this year, including eight resulting in a loss. He leads all active Vanderbilt players in career sacks (11) and tackles for loss (28.5). 'Dores on individual Watch Lists Several Commodore players have been named to preseason watch lists for some of college football's most prestigious awards. Player Award Category Wesley Johnson Outland Interior Lineman Richard Kent Ray Guy Punter Rob Lohr Nagurski Defensive Player Lombardi Lineman Jordan Matthews Biletnikoff Receiver Jordan Rodgers Unitas 4th-Year Quarterback Zac Stacy Maxwell Player of the Year Doak Walker Running Back Prep Teammates Now Commodores The Vanderbilt roster features several players who competed on the same high school team, then followed each other to Nashville. Wesley Johnson (R-Jr., center) attended Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville along with Fitz Lassing (So., FB) and Luke Colbert (So., QB). Richard Kent (R-Sr., punter) and Kyle Woestmann (R-So., DE) were teammates at Walton H.S., in Marietta, Ga. Josh Grady (R-Fr., WR) and Kevin McCoy (Fr., OL) both attended Armwood H.S. in Tampa, Fla. Kenny Ladler (Jr., safety) and Darreon Herring (Fr., LB) are both products of Stephenson H.S. in Stone Mountain, Ga. vanderbilt's new radio flagship Vanderbilt football and men's basketball games will be carried on one of the nation's strongest radio signals following a flagship agreement announced in August between Vanderbilt Athletics and Nashville's NewsRadio WLAC AM Starting with the Vanderbilt football opener against South Carolina, all Commodore football and men's basketball games will air on WLAC 1510, a station that boasts one of the nation's most powerful evening signals. WLAC can be heard across middle America, from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. The flagship agreement was finalized in August by Vanderbilt Athletics, its multimedia rights holder IMG College and Clear Channel Media & Entertainment (CCM+E), one of America's largest media companies. NewsRadio WLAC 1510 will air all radio programming related to Vanderbilt football and men s basketball, including game broadcasts and weekly coach s call-in shows. freshman class among best ever Vanderbilt's freshman class is regarded as perhaps the most talented recruiting class ever to enroll at Vanderbilt. Four members of the class Caleb Azubike, Darreon Herring, Brian Kimbrow and Jake Sealand have played this season. The 2012 signing class represents the first in school history where every recruit in the class was rated three stars or better, while the group also includes four four-star players. Those four four-star players are the most recruits of that caliber to ever be in one class at Vanderbilt. In fact, Vanderbilt had signed just three four-star players in the decade prior. Of the 22 signees, 15 are nationally ranked at their position. Vanderbilt was especially successful in its home state of Tennessee, where all six recruits who are staying in their native state to become Commodores were among the top-25 players in Tennessee. Vanderbilt's 22 freshmen and their highest ranking (ESPN or Rivals): Player Pos. Hometown Rating Torey Agee DE Opelika, Ala. H H H Caleb Azubike DE Nashville, Tenn. H H H H Brandon Banks DB Brandywine, Md. H H H Ladarius Banks DT Dallas, Ga. H H H Cory Batey WR Nashville, Tenn. H H H Adam Butler OL Duncanville, Texas H H H Colby Cooke P/K Goochland, Va. H H H Blake Romang OL Orlando, Fla. H H H Barrett Gouger OL Soddy-Daisy, Tenn. H H H Harding Harper LB Montgomery, Ala. H H H Paris Head DB Lawrenceville, Ga. H H H Darreon Herring LB Stone Mountain, Ga. H H H Will Holden OL Green Cove Springs, Fla. H H H Andrew Jelks OL Paris, Tenn. H H H H Brian Kimbrow RB Memphis, Tenn. H H H H Kevin McCoy OL Tampa, Fla. H H H Torren McGaster DB Daphne, Ala. H H H Tip McKenzie WR Natchez, Miss. H H H Patton Robinette QB Maryville, Tenn. H H H Jake Sealand LB Tucker, Ga. H H H Ja'Karri Thomas LB Tallahassee, Fla. H H H Stephen Weatherly DE Snellville, Ga. H H H H 16

17 Depth Chart As of Nov. 8 First Team Offense Second Team WR 80 Chris Boyd 6-4, 205, R-So. Roswell, Ga. 19 Jacquese Kirk 6-0, 175, R-Fr. Jasper, Ala. WR 87 Jordan Matthews 6-3, 205, Jr. Madison, Ala. 9 Trent Pruitt 5-9, 175, R-So. Fitzgerald, Ga. WR 17 Jonathan Krause 5-11, 184, Jr. Snellville, Ga. 7 Josh Grady 5-11, 190, R-Fr. Tampa, Fla. QB 11 Jordan Rodgers 6-1, 212, R-Sr. Chico, Calif. 6 Austyn Carta-Samuels 6-0, 222, R-Jr. San Jose, Calif. 4 Patton Robinette 6-4, 204, Fr. Maryville, Tenn. TB 2 Zac Stacy 5-9, 210, Sr. Centreville, Ala. 24 Wesley Tate 6-1, 215, R-Jr. Hendersonville, Tenn. 25 Brian Kimbrow 5-8, 180, Fr. Memphis, Tenn. 5 Warren Norman 5-10, 202, R-Jr. Stone Mountain, Ga. FB 38 Fitz Lassing 6-3, 240, Jr. Nashville, Tenn. 45 Marc Panu 6-1, 240, R-Jr. Mableton, Ga. TE 82 Kris Kentera 6-4, 230, R-Fr. Colorado Springs, Colo. -or- 81 Steven Scheu 6-5, 260, R-Fr. Evansville, Ind. 86 Austin Monahan 6-6, 250, Grad. Charlotte, N.C. OT 67 Wesley Johnson 6-5, 285, R-Jr. Nashville, Tenn. 50 Andrew Jelks 6-6, 275, Fr. Paris, Tenn. OG 62 Ryan Seymour 6-5, 304, R-Sr. Kingsland, Ga. -or- 53 Jake Bernstein 6-3, 295, R-Fr. Crystal Lake, Ill. C 57 Joe Townsend 6-3, 305, So. Hendersonville, Tenn. 71 Adam Butler 6-4, 288, Fr. Duncanville, Texas OG 69 Josh Jelesky 6-5, 295, Grad. Naperville, Ill. -or- 53 Jake Bernstein 6-3, 295, R-Fr. Crystal Lake, Ill. OT 52 Andrew Bridges 6-6, 275, R-So. Atlanta, Ga. -or- 73 Chase White 6-4, 290, R-Jr. Plano, Texas First Team First Team Defense Special Teams Second Team DE 98 Johnell Thomas 6-0, 250, R-Sr. Orlando, Fla. 55 Caleb Azibuke 6-4, 250, Fr. Nashville, Tenn. 54 Jimmy Stewart 6-4, 240, R-Fr. Cape Coral, Fla. DT 84 Rob Lohr 6-4, 290, R-Sr. Phoenixville, Pa. 53 Vince Taylor 6-2, 312, R-So. Hattiesburg, Miss. NT 97 Jared Morse 6-2, 304, Jr. Oxford, Ala. -or- 58 Colt Nichter 6-1, 288, R-Sr. Park City, Utah 44 Barron Dixon 6-4, 302, So. Dallas, Ga. DE 90 Walker May 6-5, 250, R-Jr. Birmingham, Ala. 92 Kyle Woestmann 6-3, 255, R-So. Marietta, Ga. 56 Darien Bryant 6-4, 230, R-Fr. Pickerington, Ohio OLB 15 Archibald Barnes 6-4, 235, R-Sr. Tampa, Fla. 35 Darreon Herring 6-2, 220, Fr. Stone Mtn., Ga. MLB 36 Chase Garnham 6-3, 234, Jr. Fairhope, Ala. 13 Jake Sealand 6-2, 220, Fr. Tucker, Ga. OLB 28 Karl Butler 6-1, 215, Jr. New Orleans, La. 30 Larry Franklin 6-0, 210, R-Fr. Vero Beach, Fla. CB 23 Andre Hal 6-0, 184, Jr. Port Allen, La. 12 Steven Clarke 5-10, 195, Jr. Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. 33 Derek King 5-11, 196, R-Fr. Nashville, Tenn. SS 31 Javon Marshall 5-10, 195, R-Jr. Huber Heights, Ohio 22 Eric Samuels 6-0, 200, Sr. Eustis, Fla. FS 1 Kenny Ladler 6-1, 200, Jr. Stone Mountain, Ga. 32 Andrew Williamson 6-1, 205, R-Fr. San Antonio, Texas CB 8 Trey Wilson 5-11, 192, Sr. Shreveport, La. 16 Eddie Foster 5-10, 172, Sr. Colleyville, Texas Second Team PK 39 Carey Spear 5-10, 190, Jr. Mayfield Village, Ohio 48 Ryan Fowler 5-10, 175, R-Sr. Taylors, S.C. P 94 Richard Kent 6-2, 202, R-Sr. Marietta, Ga. 48 Ryan Fowler 5-10, 175, R-Sr. Taylors, S.C. HOL 11 Jordan Rodgers 6-1, 212, R-Sr. Chico, Calif. 94 Richard Kent 6-2, 202, R-Sr. Marietta, Ga. SN 34 Andrew East 6-2, 230, R-So. Indianapolis, Ind. 84 Rob Lohr 6-4, 290, R-Sr. Phoenixville, Pa. KO 39 Carey Spear 5-10, 190, Jr. Mayfield Village, Ohio 48 Ryan Fowler 5-10, 175, R-Sr. Taylors, S.C. KOR 23 Andre Hal 6-0, 184, Jr. Port Allen, La. 25 Brian Kimbrow 5-8, 180, Fr. Memphis, Tenn. PR 17 Jonathan Krause 5-11, 184, Jr. Snellville, Ga. 87 Jordan Matthews 6-3, 205, Jr. Madison, Ala. 17

18 Alphabetical Team Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Year. CL Hometown/High School 94* Torey Agee DT Fr. HS Opelika, Ala./Opelika 43 Scot Aiello S So. SQ Franklin, Tenn./Centennial 48* Manny Amingwa CB Sr. - Whitinsville, Mass./Milford Acad. 47 Tyler Anders RB So. HS Richlands, Va./Graham 55 Caleb Azubike DE Fr. HS Nashville, Tenn./McGavock 26 Brandon Banks CB Fr. HS Brandywine, Md./Gwynn Park 93 Ladarius Banks DT Fr. HS Dallas, Ga./East Paulding 49 Robby Barbieri LB Jr. 1L Eden Prairie, Minn./Breck 15 Archibald Barnes LB R-Sr. 3L Tampa, Fla./Berkeley Prep 10 Cory Batey WR Fr. HS Nashville, Tenn./Ensworth 53* Jake Bernstein OL R-Fr. RS Crystal Lake, Ill./South 51 Hunter Bowman LB R-Fr. SQ Savannah, Ga./Country Day 80 Chris Boyd WR R-So. 1L Roswell, Ga./Roswell 52 Andrew Bridges OL R-So. 1L Atlanta, Ga./Westminster 79 Ryan Brockway OL Jr. TR Los Angeles, Calif./Loyola 56 Darien Bryant DE R-Fr. RS Pickerington, Ohio/No. Pickerington 71 Adam Butler OL Fr. HS Duncanville, Texas/Duncanville 28 Karl Butler LB Jr. 2L New Orleans, La./Brother Martin 6 Austyn Carta-Samuels QB R-Jr. TR San Jose, Calif./Bellarmine 12 Steven Clarke CB Jr. 2L Lauderdale Lakes, Fla./Anderson 35* Hasan Clayton RB Jr. TR Arlington Heights, Ill./Loyola Acad. 16* Luke Colbert QB So. HS Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell 83 John Cole WR Grad. 3L Somerset, Ky./Somerset 16* Colby Cooke P/PK Fr. HS Goochland, Va./Goochland 44 Barron Dixon DT So. 1L Alpharetta, Ga./Chattahoochee 34 Andrew East SN R-So. 1L Indianapolis, Ind./No. Central 16 Eddie Foster CB Sr. 3L Colleyville, Texas/Heritage 48 Ryan Fowler PK R-Sr. 3L Taylors, S.C./Eastside 30 Larry Franklin LB R-Fr. RS Vero Beach, Fla./Vero Beach 66 Blake Fromang OL Fr. HS Orlando, Fla./Lake Highland Prep 36 Chase Garnham LB Jr. 2L Fairhope, Ala./Fairhope 56 Barrett Gouger OL Fr. HS Soddy Daisy, Tenn./Baylor 7 Josh Grady WR R-Fr. RS Tampa, Fla./Armwood 49* Josh Gregory S So. SQ Goodlettsville, Tenn./Davidson Acad. 84* Daniel Hagaman WR R-So. SQ Brentwood, Tenn/Brentwood 23 Andre Hal CB Jr. 2L Port Allen, La./Port Allen 11* Harding Harper LB Fr. HS Montgomery, Ala./Carver 95 Conor Hart DT R-Fr. RS Bloomfield Hills, Mich./Brother Rice 21 Paris Head CB Fr. HS Lawrenceville, Ga./Buford 35 Darreon Herring LB Fr. HS Stone Mtn., Ga./Stephenson 74 Will Holden OL Fr. HS Green Cove Springs, Fla./Clay 55* Taylor Hudson P R-Fr. SQ Powell, Ohio/Olentangy Liberty 37* Casey Hughes S Jr. HS Readomg, Pa./Mifflin 38* Alex Hysong CB So. SQ Bethesda, Md./Whitman 69 Josh Jelesky OL Grad. 3L Naperville, Ill./Naperville 50 Andrew Jelks OL Fr. HS Paris, Tenn./Henry Co. 67 Wesley Johnson OL R-Jr. 2L Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell 94 Richard Kent P Sr. 2L Marietta, Ga./Walton 82 Kris Kentera HB R-Fr. RS Colorado Springs, Colo./Pine Creek 25 Brian Kimbrow RB Fr. HS Memphis, Tenn./East 33 Derek King CB R-Fr. RS Nashville, Tenn./Brentwood Acad. 19 Jacquese Kirk WR R-Fr. RS Jasper, Ala./Walker No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Year CL Hometown 17 Jonathan Krause WR Jr. 2L Snellville, Ga./So. Gwinnett 1 Kenny Ladler S Jr. 2L Stone Mtn., Ga./Stephenson 38 Fitz Lassing FB Jr. 2L Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell 76 James Lewis OL R-Fr. RS Arlington, Tenn./Arlington 84 Rob Lohr DT R-Sr. 3L Phoenixville, Pa./Phoenixville 31 Javon Marshall S R-Jr. 2L Huber Heights, Ohio/Wayne 41* Chris Martin FB Fr. HS Princeton, N.J./Princeton 87 Jordan Matthews WR Jr. 2L Madison, Ala./Madison Acad. 90 Walker May DE R-Jr. 2L Birmingham, Ala./Briarwood Christian 78 Kevin McCoy OL Fr. HS Tampa, Fla./Armwood 5* Torren McGaster CB Fr. HS Daphne, Ala./Daphne 27 Jahmel McIntosh LB R-Fr. RS Cleveland, Miss./Cleveland 15* Tip McKenzie WR Fr. HS Natchez, Miss./Trinity Episcopal 86 Austin Monahan TE Grad. 3L Charlotte, N.C./Country Day 46 Steve Monk WR R-Fr. RS Baton Rouge, La./University Lab 61 Connor Morrison SN R-Fr. SQ Edmond, Okla./Casady 97 Jared Morse DT Jr. 2L Oxford, Ala./Oxford 58 Colt Nichter DT R-Sr. 3L Park City, Utah/Park City 5 Warren Norman RB R-Jr. 2L Stone Mtn., Ga./Chamblee 45 Marc Panu FB Jr. 2L Mableton, Ga./Whitefield Acad. 9 Trent Pruitt WR R-So. SQ Fitzgerald, Ga./Fitzgerald 77 Spencer Pulley OL So. 1L Germantown,Tenn./Evangelical 75 Grant Ramsay OL R-So. SQ Marietta, Ga./Pope 4 Patton Robinette QB Fr. HS Maryville, Tenn./Maryville 11 Jordan Rodgers QB R-Sr. 1L Chico, Calif./Pleasant Valley 22 Eric Samuels S Sr. 3L Eustis, Fla./Umatilla 81 Steven Scheu TE R-Fr. RS Evansville, Ind./Reitz Memorial 13 Jake Sealand LB Fr. HS Tucker, Ga./Tucker 3 Jerron Seymour RB So. 1L Hialeah, Fla./Hialeah 62 Ryan Seymour OL R-Sr. 3L Kingsland, Ga./Camden Co. 39 Carey Spear PK Jr. 2L Mayfield Village, Ohio/Mayfield 2 Zac Stacy RB Sr. 3L Centreville, Ala./Bibb Co. 54 Jimmy Stewart DE R-Fr. RS Cape Coral, Fla./Island Coast 39* Dane Stubbs CB Fr. HS Covington, La./St. Paul's 41 Patrick Sutton LB Jr. SQ Charleston, S.C./Bishop England 24 Wesley Tate WR R-Jr. 2L Hendersonville, Tenn./Hendersonville 53 Vince Taylor DT R-So. 1L Hattiesburg, Miss./Oak Grove 40 Ja karri Thomas LB Fr. HS Tallahassee, Fla./Godby 98 Johnell Thomas DE R-Sr. 3L Orlando, Fla./Boone 57 Joe Townsend OL So. 1L Hendersonville, Tenn./Hendersonville 14 John Townsley QB Sr. SQ Upper Arlington, Ohio/Upper Arlington 89 Dillon van der Wal TE So. 1L Woodland Hills, Calif./Oaks Christian 86* Donovan Ward WR Fr. HS Palos Verdes, Calif./Palos Verdes 45* Stephen Weatherly DE Fr. HS Snellville, Ga./Shiloh 42 Kellen Williams LB R-Fr. RS Winter Garden, Fla./West Orange 32 Andrew Williamson S R-Fr. RS San Antonio, Texas/Stevens 73 Chase White OL R-So. 1L Plano, Texas/Plano West 85 Trey Wilkins WR So. TR Cordova, Tenn./St. Benedict 8 Trey Wilson CB Sr. 3L Shreveport, La./Evangel Christian 92 Kyle Woestmann DE R-So. 1L Marietta, Ga./Walton * duplicate jersey numbers VANDERBILT NUMERICAL ROSTER No. Name Pos. 1 Kenny Ladler S 2 Zac Stacy RB 3 Jerron Seymour RB 4 Patton Robinette QB 5* Torren McGaster CB 5 Warren Norman RB 6 AustynCarta-Samuels QB 7 Josh Grady WR 8 Trey Wilson CB 9 Trent Pruitt WR 10 Cory Batey WR 11* Harding Harper LB 11 Jordan Rodgers QB 12 Steven Clarke CB 13 Jake Sealand LB 14 John Townsley QB 15 Archibald Barnes LB 15* Tip McKenzie WR 16* Luke Colbert QB 16* Colby Cooke P/PK 16 Eddie Foster CB No. Name Pos. 17 Jonathan Krause WR 19 Jacquese Kirk WR 21 Paris Head CB 22 Eric Samuels S 23 Andre Hal CB 24 Wesley Tate WR 25 Brian Kimbrow RB 26 Brandon Banks CB 27 Jahmel McIntosh LB 28 Karl Butler LB 30 Larry Franklin LB 31 Javon Marshall S 32 Andrew Williamson S 33 Derek King CB 34 Andrew East SN 35* Hasan Clayton RB 35 Darreon Herring LB 36 Chase Garnham LB 37* Casey Hughes S 38* Alex Hysong CB 38 Fitz Lassing FB No. Name Pos. 39 Carey Spear PK 39* Dane Stubbs CB 40 Ja karri Thomas LB 41* Chris Martin FB 41 Patrick Sutton LB 42 Kellen Williams LB 43 Scot Aiello S 44 Barron Dixon DT 45 Marc Panu FB 45* Stephen Weatherly DE 46 Steve Monk WR 47* Tyler Anders RB 47 Blake Gowder FB 48* Manny Amingwa CB 48 Ryan Fowler PK 49 Robby Barbieri LB 49* Josh Gregory S 50 Andrew Jelks OL 51 Hunter Bowman LB 52 Andrew Bridges OL 53* Jake Bernstein OL No. Name Pos. 53 Vince Taylor DT 54 Jimmy Stewart DE 55 Caleb Azubike DE 55* Taylor Hudson P 56 Darien Bryant DE 56 Barrett Gouger OL 57 Joe Townsend OL 58 Colt Nichter DT 61 Connor Morrison SN 62 Ryan Seymour OL 66 Blake Fromang OL 67 Wesley Johnson OL 69 Josh Jelesky OL 71 Adam Butler OL 73 Chase White OL 74 Will Holden OL 75 Grant Ramsay OL 76 James Lewis OL 77 Spencer Pulley OL 78 Kevin McCoy OL 79 Ryan Brockway OL No. Name Pos. 80 Chris Boyd WR 81 Steven Scheu TE 82 Kris Kentera HB 83 John Cole WR 84 Rob Lohr DT 84* Daniel Hagaman WR 85 Trey Wilkins WR 86* Donovan Ward WR 86 Austin Monahan TE 87 Jordan Matthews WR 89 Dillon van der Wal TE 90 Walker May DE 92 Kyle Woestmann DE 93 Ladarius Banks DT 94* Torey Agee DT 94 Richard Kent P 95 Conor Hart DT 97 Jared Morse DT 98 Johnell Thomas DE PRONUNCIATION GUIDE PLAYERS R. Barbieri (bar-bee-air-ee) Andre Hal (HAL) Jacquese (juh-kweese) Kirk Rob Lohr (LOR) Marc Panu (PAN-ooh) Steven Scheu (SHOY) Jerron (juh-ron) Seymour Kyle Woestmann (West-man) COACHES Ricky Rahne (RON-nee) 18

19 2012 Team Statistics team statistics Score (quarter) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Vanderbilt Opponents Vanderbilt Opponents SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing 10 5 TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 29:49 30:11 3RD-DOWN Conversions 50/146 49/154 3rd-Down Pct 34% 32% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 12/24 7/18 4th-Down Pct 50% 39% SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS 0 11 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES (25-34) 74% (26-32) 81% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (15-34) 44% (12-32) 38% PAT-ATTEMPTS (29-30) 97% (16-16) 100% ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game 5/ /59223 Game results Date Opponent W/L, Score Overall Conf. Time Attn. 8/30 South Carolina L, :15 38,393 9/8 at Northwestern L, :15 31,644 9/15 Presbyterian W, :03 35,491 9/22 at Georgia L, :15 92,746 10/6 at Missouri W, :21 66,250 10/13 Florida L, :28 40,350 10/20 Auburn W, :10 40,350 10/27 UMass W, :13 32,227 11/3 at Kentucky W, :57 44,902 11/10 at Ole Miss W, :46 60,572 11/17 Tennessee 11/24 at Wake Forest individual statistics Passing GP Eff. Att-Comp-Int Pct Yards TD Long Avg/G Jordan Rodgers A. Carta-Samuels Zac Stacy TEAM Vanderbilt Totals Opponents Rushing GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Zac Stacy Brian Kimbrow Wesley Tate Warren Norman Jordan Rodgers A. Carta-Samuels Josh Grady Jordan Matthews John Townsley Jonathan Krause TEAM Vanderbilt Totals Opponents Receiving GP No. Yards Avg TD Long Avg/G Jordan Matthews Chris Boyd Kris Kentera Jonathan Krause Zac Stacy Wesley Tate Josh Grady Steven Scheu Brian Kimbrow Fitz Lassing Jordan Rodgers Warren Norman Vanderbilt Totals Opponents

20 2012 Team Statistics Total Offense GP Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G Jordan Rodgers Zac Stacy Brian Kimbrow Wesley Tate A Carta-Samuels Warren Norman Josh Grady Jordan Matthews John Townsley Jonathan Krause TEAM Vanderbilt Totals Opponents Punt Returns No. Yds Avg TD Long Jonathan Krause Jordan Matthews Trent Pruitt TEAM Zac Stacy Vanderbilt Totals Opponents Kickoff Returns No. Yds Avg TD Long Brian Kimbrow Andre Hal Steven Clarke Jordan Matthews Warren Norman Vanderbilt Totals Opponents All-Purpose GP Rush Rec PR KOR Ret Total Avg Jordan Matthews Zac Stacy Brian Kimbrow Chris Boyd Wesley Tate Andre Hal Jonathan Krause Trey Wilson Josh Grady Warren Norman Kris Kentera Jordan Rodgers Darreon Herring Steven Scheu A Carta-Samuels Steven Clarke Fitz Lassing Kenny Ladler John Townsley Trent Pruitt TEAM Vanderbilt Totals Opponents Punting No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I-20 Blk Richard Kent Carey Spear Jordan Rodgers Vanderbilt Totals Opponents Field Goals FGM-FGA % Lg Blk Carey Spear vanderbilt scoring drives Opponent Plays Yards Time Culminating Play S. CAROLINA :01 Matthews 78-yd pass from Rodgers S. CAROLINA :06 Spear 25-yd field goal S. CAROLINA :43 Spear 44-yd field goal N'WESTERN :49 Matthews 22-yd pass from Rodgers N'WESTERN :57 Spear 32-yd field goal N'WESTERN :07 Spear 26-yd field goal PRESBYTERIAN :14 Stacy 86-yd run PRESBYTERIAN :20 Spear 23-yd field goal PRESBYTERIAN :39 Tate 6-yd run PRESBYTERIAN :29 Spear 28-yd field goal PRESBYTERIAN :35 Scheu 3-yd pass from Carta-Samuels PRESBYTERIAN :10 Tate 1-yd run PRESBYTERIAN :47 Norman 3-yd run PRESBYTERIAN :15 Kimbrow 49-yd run PRESBYTERIAN :33 Spear 42-yd field goal GEORGIA :50 Spear 29-yd field goal MISSOURI :22 Stacy 5-yd run MISSOURI :51 Stacy 14-yd run MISSOURI :45 Spear 21-yd field goal FLORIDA :37 Matthews 10-yd pass from Rodgers FLORIDA :33 Stacy 1-yd run FLORIDA :47 Spear 22-yd field goal Opponent Plays Yards Time Culminating Play AUBURN :25 Tate 7-yd run AUBURN :15 Spear 30-yd field goal AUBURN :56 Stacy 2-yd run UMASS :38 Tate 25-yd run UMASS :36 Kentera 25-yd pass from Rodgers UMASS :48 Rodgers 4-yd run UMASS :31 Boyd 14-yd pass from Rodgers UMASS :13 Kimbrow 74-yd run KENTUCKY :19 Matthews 34-yd pass from Rodgers KENTUCKY :53 Tate 3-yd run KENTUCKY :53 Boyd 30-yd pass from Rodgers KENTUCKY :16 Stacy 2-yd run KENTUCKY :57 Kimbrow 33-yd run KENTUCKY :19 Spear 40-yd field goal KENTUCKY :39 Speark 48-yd field goal OLE MISS :24 Spear 22-yd field goal OLE MISS :51 Spear 44-yd field goal OLE MISS :54 Matthews 52-yd pass from Rodgers OLE MISS :02 Tate 1-yd run OLE MISS :51 Boyd 26-yd pass from Rodgers 20

21 2012 Team Statistics SCORING TDs FGs PATs Kick Rush Rec Pass DXP Saf Pts Carey Spear Zac Stacy Wesley Tate Jordan Matthews Chris Boyd Brian Kimbrow Trey Wilson Ryan Fowler Jonathan Krause Kris Kentera Warren Norman Steven Scheu Jordan Rodgers TEAM Kenny Ladler Vanderbilt Totals Opponents Field Goal Sequence Vanderbilt Opponent South Carolina (25), (44), 51 (20) at Northwestern (32),(26) (40),(37),(18) Presbyterian (23),(28),(42) - at Georgia (29),46 - at Missouri (21) (31),(28),(22) Florida 44,(22) (23),(29),(26) Auburn (30) (27),(39) UMass - - at Kentucky (40),(48) 50 at Ole Miss (22),(44) (22),(28),(41),52,(27) Tennessee at Wake Forest Numbers in (parentheses) indicate successful field goals. individual defensive statistics Tackles Sacks Pass Def Fumbles Blocked # Name Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf 1 Kenny Ladler Javon Marshall Chase Garnham A. Barnes Karl Butler Andre Hal Walker May Eric Samuels Trey Wilson Darreon Herring Johnell Thomas Jared Morse Rob Lohr A. Williamson Jake Sealand Kyle Woestmann Barron Dixon Caleb Azubike Larry Franklin Eddie Foster Vince Taylor Steven Clarke Colt Nichter Jimmy Stewart Kellen Williams Jahmel McIntosh Casey Hughes Wesley Tate Andrew East Carey Spear Darien Bryant Conor Hart Derek King Jordan Rodgers Wesley Johnson Jonathan Krause Richard Kent Zac Stacy Brian Kimbrow B Jake Bernstein Robby Barbieri Josh Grady TM TEAM Steven Scheu Vanderbilt Totals Opponents

22 2012 Team statistics PASSING Att-Comp-Yds-TD-INT Jordan Rodgers A. Carta-Samuels South Carolina at Northwestern Presbyterian at Georgia at Missouri Florida Auburn UMass at Kentucky at Ole Miss Tennessee at Wake Forest TOTALS Commodore Single-Game Highs Category Rushing Yards Rush Attempts Passing Yards pass completions receptions receiving Yards TDs Scored ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Total Tackles Solo Tackles QB Sacks Tackles for LOSS LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN INTERCEPTIONS Player, Opponent 174, Zac Stacy (vs. Presbyterian) 29, Zac Stacy (at Missouri) 279, Jordan Rodgers (at Ole Miss) 21, Jordan Rodgers (at Ole Miss) 10, Jordan Matthews (vs. UMass) 153, Jordan Matthews (at Ole Miss) 2, (2x) Zac Stacy (at Missouri) 193, Zac Stacy (vs. Auburn) 12, Archibald Barnes (vs. Florida) 8, Javon Marshall (at Ole Miss) 3, Chase Garnham (vs. Auburn) 3.5, Chase Garnham (vs. Auburn) 52, Andre Hal (vs. South Carolina) 1, (4x) Trey Wilson (vs. UMass) Rushing #-Yds/TD SC NW PC UGA MIZZ FLA AU MASS UK MISS UT WF Zac Stacy RB / / / / / / / /1 5-15/ /1 2-17/0 Brian Kimbrow RB /3 2-5/0 4-14/ /1-3-27/0 1-2/0 2-3/0 7-98/ /1 9-41/0 Wesley Tate WR /6 7-17/0 1-(-2)/0 9-24/2 8-8/ /0 7-14/ / / /1 Warren Norman RB 21-75/1 DNP DNP 8-26/1 2-7/0 DNP /0 8-34/0 - Jordan Rodgers QB 80-62/1 13-(-8)/ /0 DNP 13-9/ /0 11-(-27)/0 6-27/0 3-22/1 6-11/0 8-(-7)/0 Josh Grady WR 7-35/0 1-0/0-3-24/0-1-(-1)/0-1-(-2)/ A Carta-Samuels QB 5-27/0 DNP DNP 3-18/0 1-(-1)/0 DNP DNP DNP 1-10/0 - DNP Jordan Matthews WR 1-18/ / John Townsley QB 1-7/0 DNP DNP 1-7/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Jonathan Krause WR 1-2/0-1-2/ TEAM 12-(-26)/0 DNP DNP (-11)/0 1-(-1)/0 2-(-2)/0 3-(-10)/0 1-0/0 1-(-2)/0 Receiving #-Yds/TD SC NW PC UGA MIZZ FLA AU MASS UK MISS UT WF Jordan Matthews WR / /1 6-75/1 4-54/ /0 9-91/ /1 3-46/ /0 5-75/ /1 Chris Boyd WR /3 1-9/0 6-76/0 4-90/ /0 3-83/0 1-37/0 6-77/0 4-59/1 6-81/1 5-64/1 Zac Stacy RB 7-107/0-1-55/0-1--3)/0-1-16/0 2-24/0 1-9/0 1-6/0 - Kris Kentera TE 9-95/ /0 1-4/0 3-19/0 1-25/1 1-14/0 2-29/0 Josh Grady WR 6-77/0 1-32/0 1--3/0 2-37/0 1-5/0-1-6/ /12 Jonathan Krause WR 8-64/0 2-9/0 1-2/ /0 1-23/0 1-7/0-1-11/0 1-8/0 Wesley Tate WR 7-60/0 1-17/0 1-5/ (-1)/ /0 2-16/0 Steven Scheu TE 5-30/1 DNP - 1-3/ / /0 - Jordan Rodgers QB 1-24/0 - - DNP / Fitz Lassing RB 2-19/0-1-7/ /0 DNP - Warren Norman RB 1-9/0 DNP DNP 1-9/0 - DNP Brian Kimbrow RB 3-3/ / /0 1-(-3)/0 Punt Returns #-Yds/TD SC NW PC UGA MIZZ FLA AU MASS UK MISS UT WF Jonathan Krause Jordan Matthews Zac Stacy Trent Pruitt 1-5 DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP TEAM 1-(-7) DNP DNP 1-(-7) Kick Returns #-Yds/TD SC NW PC UGA MIZZ FLA AU MASS UK MISS UT WF Brian Kimbrow Andre Hal Jordan Matthews Steven Clarke DNP DNP Warren Norman 1-20 DNP DNP - - DNP

23 individual defensive stats tackles UA-A-Total SC NW PC UGA MIZZ FLA AU MASS UK MISS UT WF Kenny Ladler DB DNP Javon Marshall DB Chase Garnham LB A. Barnes LB Karl Butler LB Andre Hal DB Walker May DL Eric Samuels DB DNP 5-0 Trey Wilson DB Darreon Herring LB Johnell Thomas DL Rob Lohr Jared Morse DL Jake Sealand LB DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP A. Williamson DB Kyle Woestmann DL Barron Dixon DL Caleb Azubike DL Larry Franklin LB Eddie Foster DB Steven Clarke DB DNP DNP Vince Taylor DL Colt Nichter DL DNP 0-1 DNP DNP Jimmy Stewart DL DNP DNP Kellen Williams LB DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Jahmel McIntosh DB DNP - DNP 2-0 DNP - Wesley Tate Casey Hughes DB Darien Bryant DL DNP DNP DNP - - DNP Andrew East LB Carey Spear Wesley Johnson Jordan Rodgers DNP Derek King DB DNP - DNP 1-0 DNP DNP Jonathan Krause Robby Barbieri LB DNP DNP 0-1 DNP DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP Conor Hart DL DNP DNP DNP Jake Bernstein DNP Richard Kent Brian Kimbrow Josh Grady Zac Stacy INTERCEPTIONS No.-Yds SC NW PC UGA MIZZ FLA AU MASS UK MISS UT WF Trey Wilson Kenny Ladler DNP Darreon Herring FUMBLES Forced/Recovered FF/FR SC NW PC UGA MIZZ FLA AU MASS UK MISS UT WF Karl Butler 1/1 1/ Javon Marshall 1/0 1/ A. Barnes 1/ / Barron Dixon 0/ / Larry Franklin 0/ / Jake Sealand 1/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 1/ Kenny Ladler 1/ / Kyle Woestmann 1/ / Darreon Herring 1/ /0 - - Casey Hughes 0/ /1 - - Chase Garnham 1/ /0 QB SACKS UA-A-Totals SC NW PC UGA MIZZ FLA AU MASS UK MISS UT WF Chase Garnham LB Caleb Azubike DL Kyle Woestmann DL Rob Lohr Walker May DL Jimmy Stewart DL DNP DNP Jared Morse DL A. Barnes LB Kenny Ladler DB DNP Barron Dixon DL Eric Samuels DB DNP - Karl Butler LB Darien Bryant DL DNP DNP DNP - - DNP 23

24 2012 Starters & Statistics OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE STARTERS OFFENSE WR WR WR/TE/FB TE QB RB LT LG C RG RT South Carolina Boyd Matthews Krause (WR) Kentera Rodgers Stacy Johnson Seymour Pulley Jelesky Bridges at Northwestern Boyd Matthews Krause Scheu Rodgers Stacy Johnson Seymour Pulley Jelesky Bridges Presbyterian Boyd Matthews Krause Scheu Carta-Samuels Stacy Johnson Seymour Townsend Jelesky Bridges at Georgia Boyd Matthews Krause Kentera Rodgers Stacy Johnson Seymour Townsend Jelesky Bridges at Missouri Boyd Matthews Scheu (TE) Kentera Rodgers Stacy Johnson Seymour Pulley Jelesky Bridges Florida Boyd Matthews Krause Kentera Rodgers Stacy Johnson Seymour Pulley Jelesky Bridges Auburn Boyd Matthews Krause Scheu Rodgers Stacy Johnson Seymour Townsend Jelesky Bridges UMass Boyd Matthews Lassing (FB) Scheu Rodgers Stacy Johnson Seymour Townsend Bernstein Bridges at Kentucky Boyd Matthews Lassing (FB) Scheu Rodgers Stacy Johnson Seymour Townsend Bernstein Bridges at Ole Miss Boyd Matthews Lassing (FB) Scheu Rodgers Stacy Seymour Bernstein Townsend Jelesky Johnson Tennessee at Wake Forest DEFENSE DE DT DT DE OLB MLB OLB CB SS FS CB South Carolina J. Thomas Lohr Nichter May Barnes Garnham Butler Hal Marshall Ladler Wilson at Northwestern J. Thomas Lohr Nichter May Barnes Garnham Butler Hal Marshall Ladler Wilson Presbyterian J. Thomas Lohr Nichter May Barnes Garnham Butler Hal Marshall Samuels Wilson at Georgia J. Thomas Lohr Nichter May Barnes Garnham Butler Hal Marshall Ladler Wilson at Missouri J. Thomas Lohr Morse May Barnes Garnham Butler Hal Marshall Ladler Wilson Florida J. Thomas Lohr Morse May Barnes Garnham Butler Hal Marshall Ladler Wilson Auburn J. Thomas Lohr Morse May Barnes Garnham Butler Hal Marshall Ladler Wilson UMass J. Thomas Lohr Morse May Barnes Garnham Butler Hal Marshall Ladler Wilson at Kentucky J. Thomas Lohr Morse May Barnes Garnham Butler Hal Marshall Ladler Wilson at Ole Miss J. Thomas Lohr Morse May Barnes Garnham Butler Hal Marshall Ladler Wilson Tennessee at Wake Forest Game-By-Game Team Comparisons (Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category) Score 1st Downs Rushing Passing Rush Yds Pass Yds Plays-Total Yds Ret. Yds TOs South Carolina L, /17 6/12 5/ / / / /52 1/2 at Northwestern L, /23 6/15 11/ / / / /21 2/0 Presbyterian W, /7 15/2 9/ / / / /97 0/2 at Georgia L, /27 6/14 8/ / / / /58 1/0 at Missouri W, /17 6/8 8/ / / / /97 1/1 Florida L, /15 9/11 11/ / / / /73 1/0 Auburn W, /13 10/8 7/ / / / /55 3/0 UMass W, /16 10/6 10/ / / / /214 2/3 at Kentucky W, /15 13/7 11/ / / / /155 2/0 at Ole Miss W, /24 8/5 9/ / / / /89 1/0 Tennessee at Wake Forest Totals /174 89/88 89/ / / / /911 14/8 Game-By-Game Team Comparisons (Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category) 3rd Down 4th Down Time Poss Margin Yds/Rush Yds/Pass Yds/Play Punting Pen. Yds South Carolina 3-15/ /1-1 28:24/31:36-3:12 1.7/ / / / /6-30 at Northwestern 4-15/ /0-0 29:44/30:16-0:32 3.0/ / / / /5-40 Presbyterian 4-12/ /1-1 30:34/29:26 1:08 8.9/ / / / /4-21 at Georgia 2-14/ /0-0 27:53/32:07-4:14 2.9/ / / / /7-47 at Missouri 5-16/ /0-3 32:11/27:49 4:22 2.1/ / / / /6-35 Florida 7-17/ /1-1 33:10/26:50 6:20 2.7/ / / / /10-80 Auburn 5-15/ /0-1 29:09/30:51-1:42 4.6/ / / / /4-40 UMass 3-9/ /2-5 25:54/34:06-8:12 6.1/ / / / /11-94 at Kentucky 11-17/ /1-4 34:33/25:27 9:06 4.5/ / / / /7-100 at Ole Miss 6-16/ /1-2 26:34/33:26-6:52 2.9/ / / / /7-33 Tennessee at Wake Forest Totals / / :06/301:54-3:48 4.0/ / / / /520 24

25 2012 Statistics 3rd Down Conversions Score Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr South Carolina L, (20.0%) 2-6 (33.3%) 1-3 (33.3%) 0-4 (0.0%) 0-2 (0.0%) at Northwestern L, (26.7%) 3-5 (60.0%) 0-3 (0.0%) 0-3 (0.0%) 1-4 (25.0%) Presbyterian W, (33.3%) 1-3 (33.3%) 0-3 (0.0%) 2-2 (100.0%) 1-4 (25.0%) at Georgia L, (14.3%) 1-4 (25.0%) 0-3 (0.0%) 1-4 (25.0%) 0-3 (0.0%) at Missouri W, (31.2%) 0-3 (0.0%) 2-6 (33.3%) 0-2 (0.0%) 3-5 (60.0%) Florida L, (41.2%) 1-3 (33.3%) 1-3 (33.3%) 2-4 (50.0%) 3-7 (42.9%) Auburn W, (33.3%) 4-6 (66.7%) 1-5 (20.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-3 (0.0%) UMass W, (33.3%) 1-2 (50.0%) 2-4 (50.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-2 (0.0%) at Kentucky W, (64.7%) 2-3 (66.7%) 6-7 (85.7%) 2-4 (50.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) at Ole Miss W, (37.5%) 0-3 (0.0%) 0-3 (0.0%) 4-5 (80.0%) 2-5 (40.0%) Tennessee at Wake Forest Vanderbilt Totals (34.2%) (39.5%) (32.5%) (36.7%) (28.9%) Opponents (31.8%) 7-27 (25.9%) (31.0%) (27.3%) (41.5%) 4th Down Conversions Score Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr South Carolina L, (25.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) at Northwestern L, (66.7%) 1-1 (100.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) Presbyterian W, (75.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 2-2 (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) at Georgia L, (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) at Missouri W, (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) Florida L, (50.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-2 (50.0%) Auburn W, (40.0%) 2-2 (100.0%) 0-2 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) UMass W, (50.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-1 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) at Kentucky W, (100.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) at Ole Miss W, (100.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 0-0 (0.0%) 1-1 (100.0%) Tennessee at Wake Forest Vanderbilt Totals (50.0%) 5-6 (83.3%) 3-8 (37.5%) 1-2 (50.0%) 3-8 (37.5%) Opponents 7-18 (38.9%) 2-3 (66.7%) 2-5 (40.0%) 1-3 (33.3%) 2-7 (28.6%) Time of Possession Score Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr South Carolina L, :24 10:18 4:49 8:35 4:42 at Northwestern L, :44 8:53 9:17 5:53 5:41 Presbyterian W, :34 6:00 5:45 8:50 9:59 at Georgia L, :53 9:26 5:40 8:02 4:45 at Missouri W, :11 6:14 8:26 8:29 9:02 Florida L, :10 6:02 6:29 11:22 9:17 Auburn W, :09 11:38 5:37 4:51 7:03 UMass W, :54 8:25 7:35 4:45 5:09 at Kentucky W, :33 7:44 9:05 7:15 10:29 at Ole Miss W, :34 8:47 3:51 7:44 6:12 Tennessee at Wake Forest Vanderbilt Total 298:06 83:27 66:34 75:46 72:19 Vandy Avg. 29:48 8:20 6:39 7:34 7:13 Opponents Total 301:54 66:33 83:26 74:14 77:41 Opponents Avg. 30:11 6:39 8:20 7:25 7:46 25

26 2012 game recaps South Carolina earns comeback victory in season opener NASHVILLE Ninth-ranked South Carolina and coach Steve Spurrier got a big scare to open the season. Marcus Lattimore and Connor Shaw helped the Gamecocks grind their way through past scrappy Vanderbilt. Lattimore ran for two touchdowns and 110 yards in his first game back after tearing his left ACL, and Shaw ran for 92 yards while playing the second half with an injured shoulder as No. 9 South Carolina rallied for a victory against Vanderbilt on Thursday Game 1 Aug. 30, 2012 Nashville night. "Maybe it's good for us...," Spurrier said. "You look at the preseason press we thought we were hot stuff. Then we almost got that stuff beat out of us." But Shaw bruised his right, throwing shoulder late in the first half and missed the first two series of the third quarter before returning. The junior drove the Gamecocks for the go-ahead touchdown and ran 12 yards to the Vandy 1 before rolling in pain in the end zone. Lattimore scored the go-ahead TD on a 1-yard run with 11:25 to go. Scoring Summary Team Final Record South Carolina Vanderbilt First Quarter: SC: Lattimore 29-yd run (Yates kick) :21 Second Quarter: SC: Yates 2- yd field goal :38. VANDY: Matthews 78-yd pass from Rodgers (Spear kick) :01. VANDY: Spear 25-yd field goal :06. Third Quarter: VANDY: Spear 44-yd field goal :43. Fourth Quarter: SC: Lattimore 1-yd run (Yates kick) :39. Statistics S. Carolina Vanderbilt FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 31:36 28:24 Third-Down Conversions 3 of 12 3 of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 1 of 4 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: SC Marcus Lattimore ; Connor Shaw 14-92; Mike Davis 1-4; Kenny Miles 1-3; TEAM 3-0; Dylan Thompson 5-(-4). VANDY Zac Stacy 13-48; Wesley Tate 7-17; Brian Kimbrow 2-5; Josh Grady 1-0; Jordan Rodgers 13-(-8). PASSING: ELON SC - Connor Shaw ; Dylan Thompson ; Seth Strickland VANDY Jordan Rodgers RECEIVING: SC - Marcus Lattimore 3-21; Ace Sanders 2-13; J. Cunningham 1-20; Damiere Byrd VANDY Jordan Matthews 8-147; Jonathan Krause 2-9; Josh Grady 1-32; Wesley Tate 1-17; Chris Boyd 1-9. Wildcats down Commodores with fourth quarter comeback EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Venric Mark ran for 123 yards and a late touchdown, Tyler Scott forced a key fumble and Northwestern beat Vanderbilt Saturday night. Northwestern (2-0) didn't score a touchdown in the first three quarters but managed 17 points in the fourth to come away with another dramatic win after beating Syracuse in the opener. The Wildcats finally found the end zone when Game 2 Sept. 8, 2012 Evanston, Ill. Mark ran it in from the 7 to give Northwestern a short-lived lead with 9:28 left in the game. Vanderbilt's Zac Stacy then turned a short swing pass into a 55-yard gain that put the ball on the 14, but instead of a touchdown, the Commodores (0-2) had to settle for a tying 26-yard field goal by Carey Spear. Northwestern caught a break on the next drive when Trevor Siemian's 34-yard pass to Rashad Lawrence along the left sideline was ruled an completion even though he fumbled the ball as he went out of bounds. Jeff Budzien kicked an 18-yarder with 2:01 remaining to break the tie. Scoring Summary Team Final Record Vanderbilt Northwestern First Quarter: VANDY: Matthews 22-yd pass from Jordan Rodgers (Spear kick), :49. NU: Budzien 40-yd field goal, :57. Second Quarter: VANDY: Spear 32-yd field goal, :57. Third Quarter: NU: Budzien 37-yd field goal, :44. Fourth Quarter: NU: Mark 7-yd run (Budzien, Jeff kick), :27. VANDY: Spear 26-yd field goal, :07. NU: Budzien 18-yd field goal, :20. NU : Colter 29-yd run (Budzien, Jeff kick), :23. Statistics Vanderbilt Northwestern FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 29:44 30:16 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 15 8 of 17 Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 3 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: VANDY Jordan Rodgers 15-51; Zac Stacy 13-36; Brian Kimbrow 4-14; Jonathan Krause 1-2; Wesley Tate 1-(-2). NU Venric Mark ; Kain Colter 13-66; Mike Trumpy 4-9; Tyris Jones, Tyris 1-3; Treyvon Green 2-(-1); TEAM 2-(-9). PASSING: VANDY Jordan Rodgers NU Trevor Siemian ; Kain Colter RECEIVING: VANDY Chris Boyd 6-76; Jordan Matthews 6-75; Zac Stacy 1-55; Fitz Lassing 1-7; Wesley Tate 1-5; Jonathan Krause 1-2; Josh Grady 1-(-3). NU R. Lawrence 3-49; Kyle Prater 3-24; Tony Jones 3-13; C. Jones 2-15; D. Fields 2-4; Venric Mark 1-14; C. Dickerson 1-6; Dan Vitale 1-5; Mike Trumpy