Trending News:No Doing, No Learning – Marginal REVOLUTIONHow NASA Testing Changed US Food Inspection ForeverCanada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effectMagnes Rare Earths’ First RC Results Return 29 m at 0.58% TREO to 60 m Depth; Auger Hole Returns 15 m From Surface at 1.15% TREOIt’s Official: Breeze Retires Last E190, Moving To An All-Airbus A220 FleetThe Uprising Star Andrew Garfield Hopes Billionaires Are ‘Scared S**tless’ by His New MovieMike Vrabel emerged from his offseason scandal. Its effects lingerStoke Space raises another billion to rival SpaceX at re-flying rocketsWhy Luxury Eyewear Brand Ahlem Prefers Bronze to Bling for New FramesHurricane Lowell passing just west of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, punishing wavesMorning Bid: Yen at workThis AI entrepreneur is developing agents that can plan ahead for the unexpectedLeicestershire charged over Grace Road pitch in win over GlamorganBeyond The Dark – Nightwatch Looks Like A Wii U Game In The Best WayLa Mancha Investments S. à r. l. to File Early Warning ReportGen AI Tools Are Now Being Used to Push ‘Slop Jihad’The little-known tale behind one of the only planes allowed to fly after 9/11Autumn Knitwear Trends 2026: 6 Styles to KnowInsta360 X6 Review (2026): A Great 360 and Action Camera HybridDollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs targeting hundreds of U.S. imports now in forceNetcracker and C Spire Unleash the Power of Agentic AI to Transform Revenue Management and Customer ExperienceCounty news – Middlesex lose du Plooy for rest of season due to administrative blunderDeck & Conn is a cat-and-mouse MicroProse homage to a 55-year-old Star Trek game that might not be chunky enough for today’s simulation sickosUnited Polaris stuck shorts (1)Mayor Mamdani says he’ll attend 9/11 ceremony despite growing criticismWhy CEO of Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk isn’t sold yet on the peptide crazePrisco’s NFL Week 1 Power Rankings: Jaguars, Cowboys crack top 5; slow roll on RamsThese Last-Chance Labor Day TV Deals Could Save You Up to $1,500 on Your Next ScreenMichael Kors’ Brand Ambassadors Suki Waterhouse and Danny Ramirez Star in Fall CampaignRiot MMO’s future is ‘incredibly bright’ despite co-founder likening its development to the grail: ‘Many a brave knight are going to die’Red Sea Global Unveils Nammos Resort AMAALA, Introducing Nammos’ First Resort Hotel Globally5 Of The Most Powerful Fighter Jets In Service TodayWATCH: Hero In-N-Out customer speaks out about confronting violent womanCaraway’s Colorful Ceramic Cookware Is Up to $705 Off With These Labor Day DealsElic Ayomanor believes Titans are better equipped to overcome adversityIssue of Shares and Cleansing NoticePlanning a Trip? Save Up to 20% on Away LuggageStreet Fighter 6 gets a new gameplay trailer for Arjun, a new Indian brawler with a love for BollywoodI Tried Lorena Canals Washable Rug (2026 Review)Artemis crew tells kids at town hall, moon flight was “the best roller coaster ride you’ve ever been on”I Found 4 Kitchen Items That Could Be Contaminating My Food With MicroplasticsNFL 2026 Predictions: Who will reach Super Bowl? Who will win NFL MVP?“Pretty Traumatic”: Delta Boeing 737 Drops To 9,000 Feet As Oxygen Masks DeployStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip amid rising oil pricesI Actually Really Like Xiaomi’s Folding iPhone Ultra RivalTom Hiddleston’s Return to Streaming Has Officially Been ConfirmedCrypto Wealth Holds Up in 2026 as Bitcoin Retreats from Record HighsWhat to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s unusual midterm conventionTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal set for Rice talks to ward off Real Madrid interestRenault Is Building Its €17,900 Dacia Spring EV In Europe To Qualify For Local SubsidiesThe 20-Cent Hourly Pay Gap That Could Quietly Decide Which Legacy Airline Pilots Choose In 2026Shop Zara’s Most Expensive-Looking 2026 Autumn BuysBrookfield Selected by Nuclear Liabilities Fund for Multi-Decade Investment MandateDon’t Miss Out on Labor Day Discounts of Up to $851 on Beatbot Pool CleanersThe Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To ExpectStumped – Mushtaq Ahmed on Pakistan’s problems and history for Bangladesh9/6/2026: Sharswood; Boom ChicagoXiaomi 18 Fold Hands-On: An Attractive ‘Mid-Size’ Foldable With Powerful SpecsAsian shares and US futures decline, while oil prices press higherMattel Barbie Official Dia De Muertos Doll 2026: Photos, Pricing, BuyZim vs SA women’s T20I series – Laura Wolvaardt excited about testing newbies in ZimbabweThese Are the 50+ Best Labor Day Deals to Shop Before Sales End TonightLevelling Up with LG: How 5K is Changing the Gaming Monitor in 2026Ed Elson and Scott Galloway interview me on AIEU warns of new menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrillsGlobal Power Solutions Announces appointment of Lyle McChesney as Strategic Advisor.Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’sTomorrow’s Top 25 Today projects college football rankings after Week 1LEADING EDGE MATERIALS DRILLS NEAR-MINE TO TEST FOR A LARGER REGIONAL GRAPHITE SYSTEM AT WOXNA, SWEDENPokémon Champions Director Wants To Keep The Game’s Focus On PvPWe Rated the Weird Tech at IFA 2026 to Find the Wackiest Products9 Sustainable Sapphire Diamond Rings (2026)Witness describes “surreal” moment Amazon plane crashed at Miami International Airport: “Something from a movie”These 35+ Labor Day Deals Under $50 Will Only Be Around for a Few More HoursCommanders’ Dan Quinn delivers good news ahead of Week 1 vs. EaglesHouthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people, officials sayThe first big Crimson Desert DLC arrives in October, seems to be set in a crimson desert beyond Crimson Desert’s existing crimson desertWordle Hints, Answer and Help for Sept. 8, #19079/7: CBS Evening News – CBS NewsConsecutive Profitable Quarters in Second Half of Fiscal 2026Newcastle were ‘preparing for months’ for Eddie Howe departure – Ross WilsonKhaki Denim Is Trending—The 11 Best Khaki Jeans for Autumn 2026Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 8, #919OpenAI publicly acknowledges the German ‘wiki incident’ weeks after first finding out about itAscom secures major framework agreement and two subsequent project awards, strengthening its long-term presence in Norway’s healthcare marketTSA launches program allowing non-travelers past securityToday’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Sept. 8, #11852026 NFL season sim: Predictions, surprises, playoff teamsPS2 Or GameCube: Which Retro Console Emulates Better?Poshmark’s ‘Try Yourself On’ Campaign Is a Fashion-filled FantasyCanada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effectNew Super Smash Bros and Nintendogs games are on the way, according to prominent Nintendo leakerTest Match Special Podcast – TMS Top 10: Pakistan playersOfficials investigating cause of deadly Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami2027 Android Phones Could Boost Gaming Graphics and AI Tasks With Arm’s New Chip TechWill new transportation technologies increase urban density?The 382-Seat Airbus Replacing This Airline’s Boeing 777 On 15-Hour Pacific RoutesCanada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effectThe Huawei Mate XT2 Is The World’s First Tri-Panel Foldable With A Built-In Privacy DisplayAryan Savsani and Tanmay Baloda replace suspended Rohit Yadav in India Under-19 squads
Welcome to Daily News & Blog – your go-to source for the latest news, insightful blogs, and trending stories from around the world.
Who We Are
At Daily News & Blog, we are passionate about delivering accurate, timely, and engaging content across various categories, including world news, economy, technology, sports, gaming, travel, fashion, health, and more. Our goal is to keep you informed, inspired, and ahead of the trends.
What We Offer
✔ Breaking News & In-Depth Analysis – Stay updated with real-time updates and well-researched articles. ✔ Diverse Topics – Covering everything from global events to lifestyle, entertainment, and innovation. ✔ Engaging Blogs – Thought-provoking opinions and expert insights on trending subjects. ✔ Reliable Sources – We curate information from trusted news providers and industry experts.
Our Mission
We aim to be more than just another news website. Our mission is to create a platform where information meets authenticity, helping our readers navigate an ever-changing world with clarity and confidence.
Join Us
Follow us for daily updates and be part of a growing community that values knowledge and meaningful discussions.
📩 Have a story or feedback? Contact us at info@dailynewsnblog.com
Trending News:No Doing, No Learning – Marginal REVOLUTIONHow NASA Testing Changed US Food Inspection ForeverCanada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effectMagnes Rare Earths’ First RC Results Return 29 m at 0.58% TREO to 60 m Depth; Auger Hole Returns 15 m From Surface at 1.15% TREOIt’s Official: Breeze Retires Last E190, Moving To An All-Airbus A220 FleetThe Uprising Star Andrew Garfield Hopes Billionaires Are ‘Scared S**tless’ by His New MovieMike Vrabel emerged from his offseason scandal. Its effects lingerStoke Space raises another billion to rival SpaceX at re-flying rocketsWhy Luxury Eyewear Brand Ahlem Prefers Bronze to Bling for New FramesHurricane Lowell passing just west of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, punishing wavesMorning Bid: Yen at workThis AI entrepreneur is developing agents that can plan ahead for the unexpectedLeicestershire charged over Grace Road pitch in win over GlamorganBeyond The Dark – Nightwatch Looks Like A Wii U Game In The Best WayLa Mancha Investments S. à r. l. to File Early Warning ReportGen AI Tools Are Now Being Used to Push ‘Slop Jihad’The little-known tale behind one of the only planes allowed to fly after 9/11Autumn Knitwear Trends 2026: 6 Styles to KnowInsta360 X6 Review (2026): A Great 360 and Action Camera HybridDollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs targeting hundreds of U.S. imports now in forceNetcracker and C Spire Unleash the Power of Agentic AI to Transform Revenue Management and Customer ExperienceCounty news – Middlesex lose du Plooy for rest of season due to administrative blunderDeck & Conn is a cat-and-mouse MicroProse homage to a 55-year-old Star Trek game that might not be chunky enough for today’s simulation sickosUnited Polaris stuck shorts (1)Mayor Mamdani says he’ll attend 9/11 ceremony despite growing criticismWhy CEO of Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk isn’t sold yet on the peptide crazePrisco’s NFL Week 1 Power Rankings: Jaguars, Cowboys crack top 5; slow roll on RamsThese Last-Chance Labor Day TV Deals Could Save You Up to $1,500 on Your Next ScreenMichael Kors’ Brand Ambassadors Suki Waterhouse and Danny Ramirez Star in Fall CampaignRiot MMO’s future is ‘incredibly bright’ despite co-founder likening its development to the grail: ‘Many a brave knight are going to die’Red Sea Global Unveils Nammos Resort AMAALA, Introducing Nammos’ First Resort Hotel Globally5 Of The Most Powerful Fighter Jets In Service TodayWATCH: Hero In-N-Out customer speaks out about confronting violent womanCaraway’s Colorful Ceramic Cookware Is Up to $705 Off With These Labor Day DealsElic Ayomanor believes Titans are better equipped to overcome adversityIssue of Shares and Cleansing NoticePlanning a Trip? Save Up to 20% on Away LuggageStreet Fighter 6 gets a new gameplay trailer for Arjun, a new Indian brawler with a love for BollywoodI Tried Lorena Canals Washable Rug (2026 Review)Artemis crew tells kids at town hall, moon flight was “the best roller coaster ride you’ve ever been on”I Found 4 Kitchen Items That Could Be Contaminating My Food With MicroplasticsNFL 2026 Predictions: Who will reach Super Bowl? Who will win NFL MVP?“Pretty Traumatic”: Delta Boeing 737 Drops To 9,000 Feet As Oxygen Masks DeployStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip amid rising oil pricesI Actually Really Like Xiaomi’s Folding iPhone Ultra RivalTom Hiddleston’s Return to Streaming Has Officially Been ConfirmedCrypto Wealth Holds Up in 2026 as Bitcoin Retreats from Record HighsWhat to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s unusual midterm conventionTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal set for Rice talks to ward off Real Madrid interestRenault Is Building Its €17,900 Dacia Spring EV In Europe To Qualify For Local SubsidiesThe 20-Cent Hourly Pay Gap That Could Quietly Decide Which Legacy Airline Pilots Choose In 2026Shop Zara’s Most Expensive-Looking 2026 Autumn BuysBrookfield Selected by Nuclear Liabilities Fund for Multi-Decade Investment MandateDon’t Miss Out on Labor Day Discounts of Up to $851 on Beatbot Pool CleanersThe Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To ExpectStumped – Mushtaq Ahmed on Pakistan’s problems and history for Bangladesh9/6/2026: Sharswood; Boom ChicagoXiaomi 18 Fold Hands-On: An Attractive ‘Mid-Size’ Foldable With Powerful SpecsAsian shares and US futures decline, while oil prices press higherMattel Barbie Official Dia De Muertos Doll 2026: Photos, Pricing, BuyZim vs SA women’s T20I series – Laura Wolvaardt excited about testing newbies in ZimbabweThese Are the 50+ Best Labor Day Deals to Shop Before Sales End TonightLevelling Up with LG: How 5K is Changing the Gaming Monitor in 2026Ed Elson and Scott Galloway interview me on AIEU warns of new menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrillsGlobal Power Solutions Announces appointment of Lyle McChesney as Strategic Advisor.Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’sTomorrow’s Top 25 Today projects college football rankings after Week 1LEADING EDGE MATERIALS DRILLS NEAR-MINE TO TEST FOR A LARGER REGIONAL GRAPHITE SYSTEM AT WOXNA, SWEDENPokémon Champions Director Wants To Keep The Game’s Focus On PvPWe Rated the Weird Tech at IFA 2026 to Find the Wackiest Products9 Sustainable Sapphire Diamond Rings (2026)Witness describes “surreal” moment Amazon plane crashed at Miami International Airport: “Something from a movie”These 35+ Labor Day Deals Under $50 Will Only Be Around for a Few More HoursCommanders’ Dan Quinn delivers good news ahead of Week 1 vs. EaglesHouthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people, officials sayThe first big Crimson Desert DLC arrives in October, seems to be set in a crimson desert beyond Crimson Desert’s existing crimson desertWordle Hints, Answer and Help for Sept. 8, #19079/7: CBS Evening News – CBS NewsConsecutive Profitable Quarters in Second Half of Fiscal 2026Newcastle were ‘preparing for months’ for Eddie Howe departure – Ross WilsonKhaki Denim Is Trending—The 11 Best Khaki Jeans for Autumn 2026Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 8, #919OpenAI publicly acknowledges the German ‘wiki incident’ weeks after first finding out about itAscom secures major framework agreement and two subsequent project awards, strengthening its long-term presence in Norway’s healthcare marketTSA launches program allowing non-travelers past securityToday’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Sept. 8, #11852026 NFL season sim: Predictions, surprises, playoff teamsPS2 Or GameCube: Which Retro Console Emulates Better?Poshmark’s ‘Try Yourself On’ Campaign Is a Fashion-filled FantasyCanada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effectNew Super Smash Bros and Nintendogs games are on the way, according to prominent Nintendo leakerTest Match Special Podcast – TMS Top 10: Pakistan playersOfficials investigating cause of deadly Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami2027 Android Phones Could Boost Gaming Graphics and AI Tasks With Arm’s New Chip TechWill new transportation technologies increase urban density?The 382-Seat Airbus Replacing This Airline’s Boeing 777 On 15-Hour Pacific RoutesCanada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effectThe Huawei Mate XT2 Is The World’s First Tri-Panel Foldable With A Built-In Privacy DisplayAryan Savsani and Tanmay Baloda replace suspended Rohit Yadav in India Under-19 squads
Vanderbilt football prides itself in its ability to win on the margins.
One of the biggest ways that’s shown up has been an improvement in special teams. The improvement showed up once again in the Commodores’ 28-9 win over Austin Peay in its season opener Sept. 5 at FirstBank Stadium.
Advertisement
The most obvious way was in its punt return touchdown. Punting deep in their own territory, the Governors (1-1) muffed the punt snap and tried to get a kick off anyway, but it resulted in a line drive straight to linebacker Josiah Broxton, who normally serves as a blocker on punt returns rather than a returner.
Broxton, however, did return kicks in high school. A sophomore, he has played almost exclusively on special teams in his career and had never previously recorded a stat.
1 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) celebrates his running touchdown against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
1 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) celebrates his running touchdown against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
2 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt students gather for their game against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
3 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt defensive end Brian Allen (10) celebrates a sack against Austin Peay quarterback Chris Parson (3) during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
4 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt wide receiver Junior Sherrill (0) is pushed out of bounds by Austin Peay defensive back Trevor Hardy (22) during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
5 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) celebrates his running touchdown against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
6 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt wide receiver Kayleb Barnett (13) runs against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
7 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) throws a completion while being taken down by Austin Peay linebacker Jefferson Bretanys-Desca (14) during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
8 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Austin Peay wide receiver Denver Harper (15) has his facemark grabbed by Vanderbilt defensive tackle Mike Diatta (15)during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
9 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt running back Jamezell Lassiter (3) runs against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
10 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea walks the sideline against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
11 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt wide receiver Junior Sherrill (0) runs after a catch against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
12 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Austin Peay quarterback Chris Parson (3) defensive back Markell Redding (3) eludes the tackle of Vanderbilt linebacker Bryce Cowan (22) during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
13 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt wide receiver Kayleb Barnett (13) runs against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
14 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt defensive end Brian Allen (10) and defensive lineman Jaylon Stone (92) celebrate a sack against Austin Peay quarterback Chris Parson (3) during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
15 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt cornerback Martel Hight (4) runs back a blocked Austin Peay extra point for a two-point conversion during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
16 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) scrambles from a Austin Peay defender during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
17 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) takes the field for the first time in the final minutes of the first half against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
18 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) scrambles against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
19 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Light begins to fade in the first half of the Vanderbilt game against Austin Peay at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
20 / 20
Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay in Nashville for football season opener
Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia visits with young fans during their game against Austin Peay at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
“(Special teams coordinator Jeff) LePak told me things like, hey, maybe one day you can be a kick returner,” Broxton said. “I didn’t envision that being my − but I returned the punt.”
Brock Taylor also made both of his field goals, an expected outcome for a player who was one of the best kickers in the country in 2024 and could’ve been in 2025 as well had he had more opportunities to kick.
Advertisement
And then there was the blocked extra point after Austin Peay’s first touchdown of the game. Yilanan Ouattara blocked the kick and Martel Hight ran it back for a defensive 2-point conversion.
“It’s going to take three phases for us, and I’m proud of the guys on special teams to toe the line and do their part,” coach Clark Lea said.
Why penalties were an area of concern for Vanderbilt
As good as the special teams were at generating wins on the margins, penalties were the opposite.
Austin Peay had three penalties for 25 yards and Vanderbilt had nine penalties for 73 yards. Those included seven offensive penalties, including a whopping four false starts and a delay of game, plus a holding and face mask.
Advertisement
The Commodores also had a late hit penalty on defense and an illegal block in the back during a kick return.
“If I leave with anything tonight, it’s that we need to go a little further in syncing up if we are going to do the things that we set out to do,” Lea said. “Whether that has to do with penalties, whether that has to do with being in the right call defensively, communication, getting off the field.”
The Commodores (1-0) host Delaware (1-0) on Sept. 12 (3:15 p.m., SEC Network).
Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on X @aria_gerson.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: How special teams, penalties impacted Vanderbilt football in season opener
Ben Strauss Close Ben Strauss ESPN Ben Strauss is a senior reporter focused on sports business. and Kalyn Kahler Close Kalyn Kahler ESPN Kalyn Kahler is a senior NFL writer…
Leicestershire have been charged with breaching the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) pitch regulations following their County Championship victory over Glamorgan. The Cricket Regulator carried out an investigation after…