AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As the football season pushes into November, No. 9 Vanderbilt continues its march through what could be a special one for the Commodores.

A shot at both the Southeastern Conference championship and a College Football Playoff berth are still easily within sight. Such things are new in Nashville, but quarterback Diego Pavia and this group of Commodores have changed the goals and the very idea of what's possible.

Beat No. 20 Texas (6-2, 3-1) on Saturday and Vanderbilt (7-1, 3-1) will continue its climb toward the highest AP ranking in school history — No. 7 during the 1937 season.

“We’ve played to a level that’s put us in a position to play in some really exciting games," Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea said. "And obviously this one is incredibly meaningful for so many

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