Vanderbilt’s plays take longer, and ultimately fewer offensive plays are executed. Since the Commodores favor the ground game, the clock is constantly running. Fewer plays typically means less scoring, so, for Vanderbilt, the best defense might just be a good offense. Against Virginia Tech and Alcorn, Vanderbilt averaged 30.92 seconds and 33.87 seconds per play, respectively. This is a stark contrast to last year, when the Commodores averaged 30.45 seconds and 25.15 seconds per play in its first two games.