The Charleston Southern Buccaneers will face the Vanderbilt Commodores in Week 1 of the college football season on Saturday at FirstBank Stadium.

How to Watch Charleston Southern vs Vanderbilt

Date: Saturday, August 30th, 2025

Time: 4:00 PM ET

Stream: ESPN ( Watch Now )

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Vanderbilt enters the 2025 season under fourth-year head coach Clark Lea, aiming to build on a 7–6 record in 2024, which included a historic 40–35 upset over No. 1 Alabama. Quarterback Diego Pavia, who threw for over 2,800 yards and 22 touchdowns last season, returns to lead the offense.

Charleston Southern, led by second-year head coach Gabe Giardina, is coming off a challenging 1–11 season in 2024. The Buccaneers will look to improve upon their 0–8 conference

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