Sunday, December 4, 2011

AutoZone Liberty Bowl – Memphis, Tenn.

Vanderbilt vs. Cincinnati Dec. 31 – 3:30 p.m. ET – ABC Sports
NOTES: Vanderbilt holds a 2-0 lead in the series … Two schools last played on Oct. 8, 1994, a 34-24 Commodore win … Schools also played on Oct. 9, 1993, with Vandy claiming a 17-7 victory … Vandy is 19th in nation in total defense (324.58 ypg) and 27th in rushing defense (123.00) … DB Casey Hayward is tied for 11th in the nation in interceptions … RB Zac Stacy set a school single-season rushing record in 2011 with 1,136 yards … He had five games of more than 100 yards and rushed for three TDs in three different games this season … Vanderbilt is 2-1-1 in bowl games, having won its last encounter, in the Music City Bowl, defeating Boston College, 16-14 … The Bearcats are 6th in the nation in rushing defense (93.67 ypg) and 11th in turnover margin (+0.92) … P Pat O’Donnell is 17th in nation in punting, averaging 43.93 yards per punt … Earlier this year, Tennessee defeated Cincinnati in Knoxville, 45-23.

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