Arkansas at Vanderbilt

Week 7 · Oct 17FirstBank Stadium · Nashville, TN

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Opening LineVanderbilt -3Before any Factor adjustments This is the matchup estimate implied by the OV Ratings before any game-specific Factors. Why doesn’t OnVarsity adjust it automatically?
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Last Observed Pregame Market ConsensusVanderbilt -610-book consensus · observed Oct 17, 9:02 AM EDT
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~3 pts toward VanderbiltExplore similar gaps
Other conditions we evaluatedNot included in the estimate

These conditions were relevant to this matchup, but their studies did not justify a separate Factor estimate. That does not mean they never matter: some may already be reflected in preseason information or the opening market, may overlap with another Factor, or may simply lack a reliable additional effect.

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Vanderbilt enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a bad loss Contradictory evidence

Vanderbilt enters after losing its previous lined game by 35 points.

Studied in 1,930 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

Vanderbilt enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after three losses Contradictory evidence

Vanderbilt enters after three consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,169 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Favorite off a loss Contradictory evidence

Vanderbilt is favored after losing its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,220 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

High-scoring offense tax Developing estimate

Vanderbilt ranked in the top quartile of 2025 scoring offense.

Studied in 1,302 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Arkansas enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

Arkansas enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Resolve after a close loss Contradictory evidence

Arkansas enters after a one-score loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,582 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

High-scoring offense tax Developing estimate

Arkansas ranked in the top quartile of 2025 scoring offense.

Studied in 1,302 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Revenge game Developing estimate

Arkansas lost the most recent meeting with Vanderbilt.

Studied in 3,848 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Revenge after humiliation Developing estimate

Arkansas lost the most recent meeting with Vanderbilt by at least 14 points.

Studied in 1,910 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Look-ahead game Contradictory evidence

Arkansas faces materially stronger Missouri in its next scheduled game.

Studied in 1,044 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Completed gameWhat happened?Arkansas 31 · Vanderbilt 21
Pregame OV Line
Vanderbilt -3
Last Observed Pregame Market Consensus
Vanderbilt -6
OV Factor-Adjusted Suggested Line
No quantified Factors
Actual margin
Arkansas by 10

Observed 9h 57m before kickoff. Not a verified closing line. The OV Line and Factors retain their pregame values. One outcome does not prove that a Factor caused the market difference.

Pregame Win Probability
Arkansas 40.2%Vanderbilt 59.8%

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ArkansasVSVanderbilt

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Overall Rating+2.0 · #63+1.6 · #66
Offense Rating+2.6+4.9
Defense Rating-0.6-3.3

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.300.41
Offense Success Rate48.7%50.3%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.250.19
Defense Success Rate Allowed46.0%41.9%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total3.95.8
Playoff Odds<0.01%<0.01%
Strength of Schedule Rank1st15th