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Clark Lea praises resilience after Vanderbilt’s OT victory over Auburn

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea called it a night that demanded “psychological maturity.” His 16th-ranked Commodores delivered, rallying past Auburn 45–38 in overtime to move to 8–2 on the season.

“We found a way to gut out a win on a tough night,” Lea said. “For the start to go the way it did, I never felt like the sideline ever lagged energy. I’ve got a really resilient team.”

The story again centered on Diego Pavia, who totaled 489 yards and four touchdowns, 377 passing and 112 rushing. “In our minds, he’s the best player in the country,” Lea said. “When the ball’s in his hands, we have a chance.”

Lea credited Vanderbilt’s tempo adjustment for flipping momentum. The Commodores piled up mor

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