Northwestern game preview with Franklin

Commodores hit the road for non-conference battle Saturday.

Sept. 7, 2012

Vanderbilt (0-1) at Northwestern (1-0)
Date: Sept. 8, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
Location: Ryan Field, Evanston, Ill.
Television: Big Ten Network - Dave Eanet (pxp), Ted Albrecht (analyst)
Radio: 1510 AM (affiliates) | XM 190, Sirius 92
Live Web: Gameday Central | Audio | Stats | Twitter
Game Notes/Depth Charts: Download
Promotions: NCC Road Tailgate | Watch Party Locations

Vanderbilt opens its 2012 non-conference slate on the road against Big Ten foe Northwestern. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT on Saturday (Big 10 Network) at Ryan Field. The two teams have met on three occasions previously, with the Wildcats winning the most recent contest, 23-21, in 2010. The overall series record is tied 1-1-1. This marks just the Commodores' fourth game against a Big Ten opponent in 43 years.

Earlier this week, Joe Fisher, Voice of the Commodores, caught up with Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin to take a closer look at the matchup.

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