Vanderbilt defeats Austin Peay 28-9 in its season opener, with the game ending early after lightning near the stadium stops play with 2:16 remaining. The Commodores score in the first half and add to their lead, while quarterback Blaze Berlowitz contributes on the ground and through the air.
Berlowitz throws for 149 yards and runs for 45 yards and a touchdown. Coach Clark Lea and Austin Peay coach Jeff Faris both meet with referees and officials on the field during the delay. The outlets also note the presence of newcomer talent, including freshman quarterback Jared Curtis, who is cheered in the opening stretch after flipping his commitment from Georgia last December. One source emphasizes the timing of the weather-related stoppage and the early end to the contest; the other reflects the same final score and core game details.
