Vanderbilt Commodores defeat Austin Peay Governors 28-9: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Austin Peay Governors 9, Vanderbilt Commodores 28
The Vanderbilt Commodores beat the Austin Peay Governors 28-9 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at FirstBank Stadium. The Austin Peay Governors covered the spread as 28.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 58, with 37 points combined.
Austin Peay Governors vs. Vanderbilt Commodores final score and game recap
The Austin Peay Governors led 6-5 after the first quarter. The Vanderbilt Commodores led 15-9 at halftime. They outscored the Austin Peay Governors 13-0 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Chris Parson (Austin Peay Governors): 12/21 passing for 116 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Marvin Sims (Austin Peay Governors): 6 catches for 55 yards.
- Sedrick Alexander (Vanderbilt Commodores): 10 carries for 60 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Blaze Berlowitz (Vanderbilt Commodores): 11/16 passing for 149 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Austin Peay Governors vs. Vanderbilt Commodores?
The Austin Peay Governors covered the spread as 28.5-point underdogs, losing by 19 points.
The spread opened at Vanderbilt Commodores -29 and closed at Vanderbilt Commodores -28.5.
Did Austin Peay Governors vs. Vanderbilt Commodores go over or under the total?
The game went under: 37 points combined against a closing total of 58, under by 21. 24 of the 37 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 60.5 and closed at 58.
Austin Peay Governors vs. Vanderbilt Commodores odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Austin Peay Governors at +2188 and the Vanderbilt Commodores at -6617. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Vanderbilt Commodores a 96% favorite. The Vanderbilt Commodores won as the favorite at -6617: $1.51 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Austin Peay Governors between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 60.5 to 58, and the game went under.
Austin Peay Governors and Vanderbilt Commodores betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Austin Peay Governors 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Vanderbilt Commodores 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Austin Peay Governors and Vanderbilt Commodores?
Next for the Vanderbilt Commodores: the Delaware Blue Hens at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.