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Bowl Roundup: Vanderbilt wins Compass Bowl
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Vanderbilt coach James Franklin is doused by linebacker Chase Garnham (36) after the Commodores defeated Houston 41-24 in the BBVA Compass Bowl on Saturday in Birmingham, Ala. - photo by Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — James Franklin wanted to savor Vanderbilt's bowl win. Any public comment about his interest in another job would have to wait. Patton Robinette threw two 50-yard touchdown passes to Jordan Matthews, and Vanderbilt recovered after blowing a 24-point lead to beat Houston 41-24 on Saturday in the BBVA Compass Bowl.