Sherfield sets single-game record for receiving yards in rout of Austin Peay
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Jul 14, 2014; Hoover, AL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Derek Mason talks to the media during the SEC Football Media Days at the Wynfrey Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Vanderbilt needed someone to step up within its roster. Prior to today, the Commodores started the 2015 season 0-2. This included a surprising loss at home to Western Kentucky. Any and all positive vibes were desperately needed for head coach Derek Mason's team.
Receiver Trent Sherfield stepped up for his team in a big way on Saturday afternoon.
The pass-catcher out of Illinois hauled in 16 catches for an eye-popping 240 yards and a touchdown in a 47-7 victory over Austin Peay. He broke Earl Bennett's previous school record of 223 receiving yards in 2007.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Not only did Sherfield cement himself within the Vanderbilt record books, but he helped tremendously in getting his team their first victory of the season.