Wake Forest vs. Vanderbilt Prediction: Sam Hartman Returns for Demon Deacons' Road Test Against Surging Commodores

Wake Forest defeated VMI 44-10 in its season opener. Sam Hartman makes his season debut for the Demon Deacons. Vanderbilt is 2-0 for first time since 2018 after beating Hawaii and Elon. The Commodores lead the overall series 10-6.

Wake Forest is the team to beat at Vanderbilt. Sam Hartman is expected to play for the Demon Deacons.

Sam Hartman will start for Wake Forest against Vanderbilt. Mitch Griffis made his first start and had a good performance. Christian Turner and Justice Ellison are coming off strong games. Vanderbilt has given up nearly 300 passing yards per game through its first two games this season.

Vanderbilt is averaging 52.5 points and 512.0 yards per game. The Commodores are ranked 118th in FBS in total offense. Quarterback Mike Wright set a new school record with six touchdowns against Elon. Ray Davis is a former Temple transfer who is running the ball well. Wake Forest held VMI to 83 rushing yards last week.

Vanderbilt has an extra game under its belt and plenty of momentum after starting out 2-0. Wake Forest is an entirely different challenge with Sam Hartman back at quarterback.