Vanderbilt football hadn't played an overtime game since 2018 before this season. In 2024 so far, the Commodores have played two in their first four games. The first time, against Virginia Tech, Vanderbilt played things nearly perfectly,

Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz deserves scrutiny for a pair of his fourth-down decisions. But it was both teams' kickers that changed the game.

On the first down after the scramble, Pavia took a 3-yard loss. Then, on second down, Pavia threw a fade to wide receiver Junior Sherrill in the end zone. Sherrill was covered and was called for offensive pass interference, a 15-yard penalty.