Auburn interim head coach D.J. Durkin suggested rival college football coaches are trying to call his players to transfer.

It was a microcosm of what it took for Vanderbilt to pull off a 45-38 win over Auburn on Saturday. It fell to the mat over and over again, yet it got up and battled over and over again before ultimately breaking through in overtime.

The Commodores are coming off a thrilling 34-31 loss to Texas, but are 7-2 and still fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive. They’re also led by star quarterback Diego Pavia, who’s looking to improve to 3-0 against Auburn in his career.

Auburn is 4-5 heading into Saturday's matchup against Vanderbilt, fresh off a disappointing 10-3 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats last Saturday. The Tigers program is operating under interim head coach DJ Durkin following the dismissal of now-former head coach Hugh Freeze earlier this year.

Auburn hosts the UNC Greensboro Spartans after Mya Petticord scored 21 points in Auburn's 82-41 win over the Alabama State Lady Hornets.

Their spirits were here in Nashville’s West End for Vanderbilt 45, Auburn 38, a game that poured new life into a forgotten celebration of Southern college football. Auburn vs. Vanderbilt a rivalry? Believe it, and it’s time to resurrect that old nickname, too.