Vanderbilt blanks Alcorn for first shutout since 2019

(Photo credit: Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK)A dominating defensive effort and a turnover-free evening helped Vanderbilt to an easy 55-0 victory over Alcorn State at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday evening.

Vanderbilt held the visiting Braves to just 1.6 yards per play and six first downs (three by penalties) on 44 snaps.

It was the Commodores' first shutout since 2019.

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