Vanderbilt Commodores brace for a gritty showdown against Iowa in the Reliquaque West Bowl, where defensive discipline and patience will be tested by the Joe Moore Award-winning Hawkeyes offensive line. Can Diego Pavia outduel Mark Gronowski and exploit gaps against Iowa’s relentless defense, or will turnovers and field position dictate the pace in this must-see matchup? Corey Burton highlights strategic keys—from Vandy’s need for calculated play calling and offensive patience to the critical role depth and defensive adjustments may play. The episode also features a festive twist, celebrating Vanderbilt’s Christmas “gifts,” including the arrival of five-star QB Jared Curtis, rising basketball sharpshooter Tyler Nickel, and the impact of Chancellor Diermeier’s athletic support. Is Vandy on the verge of a new era of SEC success? Find out what’s under the Commodores’ tree and what it means for their bowl aspirations. #anchordown

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