Vanderbilt's big rally against Texas fell short in a 34-31 loss that could turn what could have been one of the great seasons in program into just a good one.

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Vanderbilt trailed all game but came alive in the fourth quarter to nearly pull off the comeback. The Commodores cut the lead to three points with eight seconds remaining, but were unable to recover the onside kick to give Texas the 34-31 victory.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) evades a tackle by Vanderbilt Commodores safety CJ Heard (8) and runs the ball for a touchdown during the game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Austin.

Vanderbilt had a lot of chances to recover an onside kick attempt in the final minute, but the ball squirted out of bounds, saving Texas.

The 9th-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores face another big Southeastern Conference test Saturday in Austin against the No. 20 Texas Longhorns.

Diego Pavia and the No. 9 Commodores bring momentum from their win over Missouri to face Arch Manning and the No. 20 Longhorns at noon ET on ABC. Here's how to watch for free.

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The Longhorns are 3-point favorites in the latest Vanderbilt vs. Texas odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 46.5 via SportsLine consensus. Before making any Texas vs. Vanderbilt picks,