NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Diego Pavia threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns, each tying his personal best while at Vanderbilt, and the Commodores beat Charleston Southern 45-3 on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams.

Pavia matched his high at Vanderbilt for passing yards, set last season in a 24-14 win over Ball State. His three touchdowns were the most he's throw at Vanderbilt since a 35-27 victory over Georgia Tech in the Birmingham Bowl last December.

Pavia was 20-of-25 passing without an interception for Vanderbilt. Tre Richardson had five catches for 74 yards.

Blaze Berlowitz came on in relief of Pavia to start the fourth quarter. Both are New Mexico State transfers.

Vanderbilt dominated on both sides of the ball, accumulating 481 yards of offense to Charleston Southe

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