ESPN Bet · as of July 10, 2026
Vanderbilt defeated Charleston Southern 45–3 in a dominant performance. Vanderbilt covered by 3.5; Game went Under by 2.5. The market closed at Vanderbilt -38.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Vanderbilt -48.3 - a gap of 9.8 points toward Vanderbilt, of which 9.1 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Charleston Southern managed only 133 total yards of offense, the fewest allowed by Vanderbilt since 2024, and scored just 3 points. The team has now lost 11 straight games dating back to last season, indicating persistent offensive inefficiency.
The Buccaneers allowed 481 yards of offense, including 201 rushing yards and 275 passing yards with 3 touchdowns. They struggled to stop both the run and pass, as Vanderbilt scored on four of five first-half drives.
A punt by Gilbert Brown traveled only 11 yards in the third quarter, highlighting issues in the kicking game that contributed to poor field position and limited scoring opportunities.
Charleston Southern will face Coastal Carolina on the road. Given their 11-game losing streak and offensive struggles, they will need significant improvement to compete against a Sun Belt opponent.
At kickoff, conditions at FirstBank Stadium were Clear, 71°F with winds of 5 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
71°F
| Measure | Charleston SouthernAway | VanderbiltHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 442 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 442 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| Rest | Season opener | Season opener |
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