The Commodores were led by Ray Morrison, who served in the third season of his second stint, and fourth overall, as head coach.
Vanderbilt went 7–2 with losses to Georgia Tech and Alabama.
They played their five home games at Dudley Field in Nashville, Tennessee.
A hidden ball trick helped Vanderbilt defeat LSU in its first-ever victory over a ranked opponent.
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