Oct 5, 2019; Oxford, MS, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Riley Neal (6) scrambles against the Mississippi Rebels during the third quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

Video: Vanderbilt Quarterback Riley Neal Welcomes Competition Within The Team

Riley Neal was asked about possibly competing for his position now five games into the season.

Author:
Greg Arias
Publish date:
Oct 9, 2019 10:00 AM EDT

Vanderbilt quarterback Riley Neal, a graduate transfer is mature beyond his years, and knows that in college football, nothing is given. That includes his starting job under center for the Commodores.

Asked about the potential to have to continue to compete for his position, Neal shrugged it off as "nothing new."

Head coach Derek Mason told Neal not to look over his shoulder, but backup Deuce Wallace has "earned the right to see the field."

Neal and Wallace are likely both contenting this week for the starting spot against UNLV Saturday when the Rebels visit Vanderbilt Stadium to face the Commodores.