NASHVILLE—-On the surface, it appeared to be a barometer of progress for this Vanderbilt program that had rarely competed with a team like Steve Sarkisian’s eve

After prevailing in a tough road challenge last weekend, Texas football is back in Austin this weekend to face Vanderbilt — potentially without starting quarterback Arch Manning, who is reportedly following concussion protocol after an injury against Mississippi State.

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Texas A&M looks like one of college football's best teams, Vanderbilt's a legitimate College Football Playoff contender, and BYU has earned respect in the Big 12 title picture entering Week 10 in Sunday's latest Coaches Poll top 25 rankings.

This season, Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia has emerged as one of college football's top quarterbacks. As Texas coach Steve Sarkisian put it Monday, "Obviously, the quarterback is the tip of the spear."

Vanderbilt football will kick off its home game against Auburn on Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. CT on SEC Network, the conference announced. The Commodores (7-2, 2-1 SEC) will face the Tigers (4-4, 1-4) a week after taking on Texas in Austin. The Tigers will face Kentucky at home.

Vanderbilt football is still outside the top 10 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, moving up one spot to No. 11 after a 17-10 win over Missouri. The Commodores remained in the top 10 of the AP Poll, moving up one spot to No. 9.

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt football is a 1.5-point underdog against Texas, per FanDuel Sportsbook.  After two-consecutive games in which Vanderbilt is a favorite afte