Utah State (3-1) and Vanderbilt (4-0) go head-to-head this afternoon in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. The Aggies look to test their progress under first-year head coach Bronco Mendenhall against a Commodores team off to one of its best starts in recent memory.

Utah State’s offense has been efficient with QB Bryson Barnes throwing for 982 yards and 8 touchdowns against just 1 interception while adding 6 rushing scores.

RB Miles Davis leads the ground game with 310 yards, and WR Braden Pegan has emerged as the top target with 303 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Aggies’ 3–3–5 defense has been opportunistic but still allows more than 24 points per game.

Vanderbilt has thrived behind QB Diego Pavia, who has passed for 890 yards and 8 touchdowns while rushing for 215 more. His main outlets have been TE Eli Stowers (233 yards), WR Tre Richardson (162), and WR Junior Sherrill (134, 2 TDs).

The Commodores’ 4–2–5 defense has held firm in the red zone and helped fuel their unbeaten start.

Prediction

Vanderbilt has the clear advantage at home. Their balance on offense and their ability to limit mistakes defensively make them the stronger side. Utah State’s creativity under Mendenhall should allow them to score and compete, but the Commodores’ depth and momentum should prove decisive.

Projected Score: Vanderbilt 31, Utah State 20

How to Watch Utah State vs. Vanderbilt

Kickoff for today’s game between Utah State and Vanderbilt is set for 12:45 PM Eastern / 11:45 AM /Central 10:45 AM Mountain at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, TN.

The game airs live on the SEC Network and streams through the ESPN app and website with a TV provider login.

Looking to catch the game for free? The SEC Network is also available on Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV — all of which offer free trials.

Utah State Aggies vs. Vanderbilt Commodores

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time: 12:45 PM Eastern / 11:45 AM /Central 10:45 AM Mountain

Venue: FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN

TV: SEC Network

Streaming: ESPN app and website