Vandy is trash but they should win.
Gonna be hilarious if they lose though which is what I’m hoping for. I do think Hawaii will be able to score some points bc Vandy is insanely slow and barely able to fill out a DL.
Vandy shouldn't be close to double digit favorites against anybody no matter what level it is.
I'm definitely a Hawaii fan tonight.
Vandy and their coach understand the importance of perception, and I think they know this is their only chance to have all eyes on them. It's a late window, but it is a window that is exclusive to them. They won't be competing with any other games, and it's one of the only games where they aren't the whipping post. This is a big opportunity for Vandy.
Vandy's QBs aren't great but they are both experienced, and one of them is mobile. They have all of their RBs back. Their offensive line is thin from a depth perspective but it's still an SEC OL with big size. They're huge compared to Hawaii, and they're healthy. Vandy has to break in new WRs, so I think they'll lean on their run game and control the game.
Hawaiis defense: very inexperienced, and replacing their top 10 tacklers.
Seems like a recipe for Vandy to play it safe on offense and just run, at least early.
Vandy's defense isn't terrible, especially compared to a lowly team like Hawaii, and they do have good LBs. They have returning experience. They didn't have a strong pass rush last year, and they don't have anyone returning or coming in that should change that.
Hawaii does have a good OL. They have some guys to replace at skill spots but they have weapons. They can put up points.
Could have Vandy coming out early and bullying Hawaii, then Hawaii finding their stride on offense and catching up at home, with a shot to upset.