The off week couldn’t come at a better time for the Vanderbilt Commodores. The team is dealing with multiple lingering injuries, including start quarterback Diego Pavia who was re-injured on Saturday on the final offensive drive of the game for the Commodores.

Vanderbilt football has much improved its defense from the first three years under coach Clark Lea. But Saturday's 28-7 loss to South Carolina was a reality check. The Commodores (6-4, 3-3 SEC) gave up 452 total yards.

Here are three overreactions from Vanderbilt football's loss to South Carolina, including a need for a week off.