Vanderbilt 70-21 Georgia State (Sep 20, 2025) Recreation Recap

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — — Diego Pavia threw for 245 yards and a landing, and No. 20 Vanderbilt scored its most factors in 107 years Saturday evening whereas romping to a 70-21 victory over Georgia State.

The earlier time the Commodores rolled up 70 factors in a sport was a 76-0 win over Tennessee in November 1918 at Dudley Field in Nashville.

“I was proud of the effort. We played the right way and the game honors toughness,” Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea mentioned. “I’ve got a ton of respect for Georgia State and we did not forget that game from a year ago and how painful of a lesson that was. Tonight was our night.”

Last season, Vanderbilt was upset by Georgia State 36-32 in Atlanta. The loss caught with Commodores gamers for a 12 months, and plenty of have been trying to avenge the defeat.

Pavia additionally rushed for 86 yards and a TD as Vanderbilt (4-0) remained one among eight undefeated Southeastern Conference groups. Running again AJ Newberry scored twice on the bottom.

“It starts with the O-line,” Pavia mentioned. “Our motto is throw to score, run to win, and I think we’ve done a fine job with that thus far.”

Three different operating backs scored a landing, and quarterback Blaze Berlowitz scored his first dashing landing for the Commodores. Drew Dickey scored Vanderbilt’s closing TD on a 9-yard quarterback hold.

“Blaze has been my backup for three years, so to see him play and execute the way he does … there’s no reason to bring in a portal guy next year,” Pavia mentioned. “Blaze is the guy. Blaze is the answer.”

Commodores cornerback Jordan Matthews pressured a fumble and defensive sort out Jaylon Stone recovered one within the first half. In the second half, linebacker Jamison Curtis blocked a punt and returned it 21 yards for a landing.

On the opposite facet of the ball, Georgia State coach Dell McGee expressed immense disappointment in his group’s efficiency.

“They definitely exposed a lot of things about our team,” McGee mentioned. “There were some positives in the game, but a bunch of negatives. We’ve really got to dig deep as an organization and find out what we’re really made of during the bye week.”

The takeaway

Georgia State: While the Panthers (1-3) have been capable of finding some offense via the air, they struggled on the bottom, dashing for simply 32 yards. Quarterbacks TJ Finley and Cameran Brown threw for a mixed three touchdowns, however the particular groups struggled, changing on solely one among their three extra-point makes an attempt.

Vanderbilt: The Commodores haven’t misplaced to a non-conference opponent within the West End since 2022, driving a seven-game win streak in opposition to non-SEC foes inside FirstBank Stadium. Vanderbilt will face an honest non-conference problem subsequent in Utah State, which rolled to a 48-7 win over McNeese State of the FCS on Saturday.

Up subsequent

Georgia State: Hosts James Madison on Oct. 4.

Vanderbilt: Hosts Utah State on Sept. 27.

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