Vanderbilt’s pass defense has been one of the weakest in the SEC through 2025, allowing both efficiency and explosiveness from opposing quarterbacks. The Commodores have given up the most passing touchdowns in the conference while also allowing the second-highest opponent completion percentage, with over 60% of passes being completed against them. In contrast, teams like Missouri and Ole Miss have held opponents to the low-50s in completion rate and surrendered far fewer scores. This combination of high efficiency and high touchdown volume underscores Vanderbilt’s struggles in coverage, leaving its secondary as a major vulnerability compared to the rest of the league.