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.

How has Diego Pavia performed against Auburn? The Vanderbilt quarterback is undefeated against the Tigers in his career.

A UBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Tigers (4-5) are set to hit the road against the 16th-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores (7-2) Saturday afternoon in Auburn’s fifth true road game of the season and fourth league road game of the season this weekend.

The 16th-ranked Commodores (7-2, 3-2 SEC) are coming off a 34-31 loss at Texas, while the Tigers (4-5, 1-5) are also coming off a 10-3 home loss to Kentucky. Auburn fired coach Hugh Freeze the next day.