Vanderbilt's Commodores routed Texas 16 points, a major upset over the No.4 team. The Dores opened with a 26‑point lead and held on despite a late rally from the Longhorns.
The victory is Vanderbilt's second top‑5 win of the season and the first since 2000‑01, underscoring the Commodores' rise in the national rankings and their ability to challenge established powers.