Vanderbilt Commodores vs Auburn Tigers Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vanderbilt Commodores vs Auburn Tigers

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL

TV: SEC Network

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Auburn Tigers (2-1) welcome the Vanderbilt Commodores (3-0) at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Auburn opens this game as 9.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 55.

The Vanderbilt Commodores head into this game 3-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Commodores went up against the NC State Wolfpack and walked away with a win by a score of 35-31. When all was said and done, they ran 58 plays which gave them 409 yds. The Vanderbilt Commodores ended up rushing 24 times and tallied 132 yds, earning them an average of 5.5 yds per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Commodores conceded 166 yards on 41 attempts, which averages out to 4.0 yds per rush allowed. Vanderbilt gave up 26 pass completions on 38 tries for a total of 280 yds, and a completion percentage of 68.4%.

The Commodores have tallied 1,143 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Vanderbilt has compiled 4 touchdowns through the air and 6 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the football over 4 times. Vanderbilt has a total of 57 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 28 penalties for 225 yards. Offensively they're averaging 139.3 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 100th in D-1. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Vanderbilt Commodores are averaging 32.7 PPG.

The Commodores are ranked 69th in Division 1 concerning team defense, giving up 22.0 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.2 yards per rush on the ground and 108.7 yards on the ground per contest so far this season. For the season, they have allowed 326 yards via the ground game in 3 outings. In terms of yards through the air, the Commodores have given up 636 yards which ranks them 79th in D-1. They have conceded 212.0 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 58.4%. In total, they have relinquished 320.7 yards per game ranking them 63rd in college football. They have yielded 5 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 2 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Tigers come into this game with a record of 2-1 for this season. When they last played, the Tigers went home defeated by a final of 44-39 against the Florida Gators. Auburn ran the football for 3.3 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 102 yards on 31 carries. The Tigers finished the game with 373 yards on 66 plays (5.7 yds per play). The Tigers pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 69.6%, surrendering 252 yards on 16 for 23 through the air. Auburn conceded 53 rush attempts for 243 yards (4.6 yards per carry).

The Auburn Tigers maintain an average of 458.3 yards/game, which ranks them 43rd in the nation. The Auburn offense has 185 yds of penalties on 22 infractions, which is 44th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have an average of 191.7 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 575 yards in total. They have thrown 4 picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have tallied 77 first downs. In terms of the points being put on the board, the Tigers are 60th in D-1 scoring 33.0 points per outing. For the year so far, the Tigers have earned 800 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 266.7 throwing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 44th in D-1.

The Tigers are conceding 22.7 points per game, which has them 72nd in D-1. Auburn has given up a total of 396 yards via the ground game (132.0 yards per contest) in addition to 4 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. They have conceded 4 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 252.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 119th in college football. The Tigers defense has taken part in 233 plays, which ranks 131st in the nation. Their defense has compiled 1 fumble recovered and 4 interceptions this year. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 68 pts.

Who will win tonight's Commodores/Tigers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Commodores +9.5

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