NASHVILLE — The final buzzer sounded at Vanderbilt Stadium, and two teams separated by four points and less than three miles came together. The FCS Tennessee State Tigers put a scare into the SEC’s Vanderbilt Commodores who eked out a 31-27 win behind Kyle Shurmur’s 297-yard, three-touchdown performance Saturday. Postgame, the visitors didn’t lament their missed opportunities, and the home team wasn’t just relieved by its close call. THE TAKEAWAYTennessee State: Reed’s team missed a chance at a defining upset but may turn out to be a surprise team in the OVC this season. UP NEXTTennessee State: The Tigers face another in-state rival, travelling to nearby Clarksville next week to face OVC foe Austin Peay.

Source: National Post September 29, 2018 23:58 UTC