Vanderbilt Football Announces 2025 Season Opener Against Charleston Southern
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The Vanderbilt Commodores football team will kick off their 2025 season at home against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers on August 30th at 6 p.m. at FirstBank Stadium. This announcement follows a strong performance by wide receiver Will Sheppard in the 2023 season, highlighted by a career-best game against Ball State.
Will SheppardS 2023 Performance
Wide receiver Will Sheppard, a native of Denton, Texas, was a key contributor to the Vanderbilt offense in 2023. He recorded a career-high 130 receiving yards on eight receptions in Vanderbilt’s victory over Ball State. This performance earned him an Honorable Mention on the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award list, recognizing his contributions following wins against both Ball State and the University of Alabama. https://vucommodores.com/news/2023/11/27/football-sheppard-earns-earl-campbell-tyler-rose-award-honorable-mention.aspx
Throughout the 2023 season, Sheppard consistently led the Commodores’ receiving corps. He paced the team in catches in seven games and in receiving yards in five games. https://vucommodores.com/sports/football/roster/will-sheppard/
ticket Information
Fans interested in attending the 2025 season opener and other Vanderbilt football games can find ticket options available, including season tickets, mini-plans, and single-game tickets. More information can be found at http://vu.edu/fb25pr.
Looking Ahead to 2025
The 2025 season marks a new chapter for Vanderbilt football. The team will look to build on the foundation laid by players like Will Sheppard and continue to develop a competitive program in the Southeastern Conference. The game against Charleston Southern provides an possibility to start the season strong and set the tone for the year ahead.
Key Takeaways:
vanderbilt’s 2025 football season begins August 30th against Charleston Southern at FirstBank Stadium.
Wide receiver Will Sheppard had a standout 2023 season, earning recognition for his performance.
* Ticket information for the 2025 season is available online.