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NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Vanderbilt turned a competitive first 30 minutes into a second-half blowout in a 55-35 win over the Utah State Aggies.

The Aggies’ defense often looked helpless against Diego Pavia and the high-flying Commodores’ passing attack. Pavia finished the day 26-of-34 for 321 yards and a career-high five TDs.

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Final

Vanderbilt 55 – Utah State 35

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USU’s defense surrendered 543 yards of offense for the Commodores, including 321 yards and five passing touchdowns.

The Aggie offense showed moments of explosiveness, but poor pass protection scuttled multiple drives. Utah State finished with 393 yards of offense and we

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