In the preseason, The Tennessean projected a 4-8 record for Vanderbilt. That seems likely to miss the mark. Here's a re-prediction of the Commodores' remaining six games: This score may seem low, but Vanderbilt's strategy of playing slow and chewing clock tends to keep scores − and margin of victory − down with the number of possessions limited.

See our score prediction for Vanderbilt football vs. Ball State in a Week 8 nonconference game for Diego Pavia and the Commodores.

The Vanderbilt Commodores (4-2) host the Ball State Cardinals (2-4) at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The contest will be broadcast on SEC Network+, starting at 7 p.m. ET. Below,

Diego Pavia is unlikely to sit out Vanderbilt football's game against Ball State, despite suffering an injury against Kentucky.

Ball State faces Vanderbilt. Our college football odds series includes our Ball State Vanderbilt prediction, odds, and pick for Week 8.

Vanderbilt vs Ball State prediction, game preview, how to watch, betting lines. Week 8, Saturday, October 19, 2024