Vanderbilt’s offense has been hot early, leading 21-14 over Hawaii behind an efficient performance from quarterback AJ Swann and an electric kick return from Jayden McGowan.

Unfortunately for the Commodores, Vanderbilt’s secondary has been nonexistent through the first half. Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager has 196 passing yards, a touchdown and is 15/17 through the first half.

After a solid first drive defensively for Vanderbilt, Hawaii carved through the Commodores.

The Rainbow Warriors marched down the field with ease on their second drive of the game, capping things off with a touchdown.

Hawaii then brought things within a score on a 45-yard touchdown pass from Schager to Steven McBride in the second quarter. Vanderbilt’s defense then allowed the Rainbow Warriors to get down to the 1-yard line, but redeemed itself with an interception in the end zone.

Vanderbilt’s defense came up with another stop just before halftime to keep its lead against the Rainbow Warriors.

The second half could be big in determining just how weak Vanderbilt’s secondary is this season, and the Commodores will be leaning heavily on the offense moving forward.