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What the news says about this game

Auburn defeated Vanderbilt 21-15 on September 26. Pre-game coverage framed this as a must-win for Auburn, with SEC Network's Gene Chizik noting defensive improvements were critical for the Tigers. Vanderbilt entered with momentum from a controversial miracle win over NC State (winning fumble recovery with 1 second remaining). Auburn's two-score win came via Byrum Brown (passing and rushing touchdown) and special teams (Cade Carlson blocked punt recovery for touchdown).

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VAN Brown has a pair of scores, special teams add a score and Auburn edges Vanderbilt 21-15
— Byrum Brown threw and ran for a touchdown, Cade Carlson recovered a blocked punt for a score and Auburn beat Vanderbilt 21-15 on Saturday.
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AUB Brown has a pair of scores, special teams add a score and Auburn edges Vanderbilt 21-15
— Byrum Brown threw and ran for a touchdown, Cade Carlson recovered a blocked punt for a score and Auburn beat Vanderbilt 21-15 on Saturday.
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