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Refreshed Vanderbilt Football Looks to Keep Postseason Hopes Alive Against Surging Kentucky

NASHVILLE – It may not be a high-profile matchup like Vanderbilt’s games against Alabama, Missouri or Texas, but Saturday is a tricky game that should have the attention of Vanderbilt this weekend against Kentucky.

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Vanderbilt Among Top Schools for Elite 2027 TE Prospect

The Commodores received a bit of good news this week on the recruiting front as Vanderbilt was named among the final schools for one of the top tight end prospects in the 2027 class.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 18

SEC Nation to Visit Vanderbilt: The Anchor

Another popular gameday show will be visiting Nashville this weekend. “SEC Nation” will be holding its show on Vanderbilt’s campus this Saturday to preview No.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / November 17

2026 4-star recruit that's committed to Big 10 program set to visit Tennessee for Vols' matchup against Vanderbilt

The Tennessee Vols are hoping to swipe a 2026 football commit from a Big 10 program. According to On3's Steve Wiltfong, the Vols are set to receive a visit from 2026 four-star defensive lineman Carter Gooden.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 17

Does Vanderbilt Control Its Own Destiny? That's The Million-Dollar Question; Column

NASHVILLE—Since the moment in which Brock Taylor’s onside kick unceremoniously trickled out of bounds and ended all possibilities that Vanderbilt was going

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 17

Vanderbilt Athletics Mid-November Weekend Wrap-up: The Anchor

Vanderbilt athletics had a solid weekend. It all started Friday morning as both men’s and women’s cross country went to Huntsville, Alabama for the NCAA South Region Championships.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 16

Preview:: No. 14 Vanderbilt Football vs. Kentucky, Game 11

If Vanderbilt wants a chance at a spot in the College Football Playoff, it needs to take care of business this week. The Commodores are 8-2 and coming off their second bye week of the season as the home finale looms this weekend with a 5-5 Kentucky team coming to town.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 16

Future Commodores Deliver Dominant Playoff Performances

Although this season has already been one of the most impressive in recent program history for the Commodores, the future may be even brighter. As of now,

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 16

Where Vanderbilt Landed in Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 After Week 12

Vanderbilt Football had its second bye week Saturday after its thrilling overtime victory over Auburn last weekend. That victory improved the Commodores to 8-2 on the season and kept them firmly in the mix for the College Football Playoff. “Everything's at stake, and the mission is winning,” Lea said after defeating Auburn.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 15

Everything Mark Byington Said After Vanderbilt's 104-75 Victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball continued its stretch of non-conference victories Saturday when it took down Arkansas-Pine Bluff 104-75. It was another strong showing for the Commodore offense, with Duke Miles leading the way again with 20 points on 6-13 shooting.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / November 14

Tennessee Vols athletic director Danny White hilariously claps back at Vanderbilt fan

Earlier this week, Tennessee Vols athletic director Danny White announced that UT's upcoming game against the Vanderbilt Commodores in Neyland Stadium is sold out.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 14

Three Keys: How Vanderbilt Football Can Improve Out of Bye Week

NASHVILLE--Vanderbilt football has two weeks to prove that it's a College Football Playoff level team and it appears as if it will be rejuvenated when it gets back to the field for its matchups with Kentucky and Tennessee.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 14

A Spiritual Revival: Inside Vanderbilt Football’s Boldness For Jesus Christ

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia stood on the 46-yard line toward the north end zone of FirstBank Stadium for a postgame interview with ESPN’s Katie George following Vanderbilt's 31-24 win over a No.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 14

Vanderbilt Men’s Golf Signs Elite Class: The Anchor

Vanderbilt men’s golf had an extraordinary day on National Signing Day. The Commodores came away with the nation’s top class. The Commodores signed the top two ranked players in the class of 2026.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 13

Vanderbilt Football Cheering Guide: Who Vanderbilt Fans Should Want to Win During the Bye

Vanderbilt fans get the luxury of a mid-November bye this weekend to not worry or stress over watching their team play this weekend. With the Commodores at 8-2 with two games remaining, there is still a spot in the College Football Playoff to play for.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 13

Commodores' Prospects Share Reactions to Weekend Trip

Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt staff not only put together a tough win in a close game this past weekend with Auburn, but were also very active on the recruiting trail, welcoming a massive crop of prospects from the class of 2026, 2027 and beyond.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 8

Diego Pavia's magic propels No. 16 Vanderbilt to OT win over Auburn

Diego Pavia's third touchdown pass, a four-yarder to Cole Spence, lifted No. 16 Vanderbilt to a 45-38 overtime win over Auburn on Saturday.

No. 3 Texas A&M shuts down No. 22 Missouri in Matt Zollers' first start

No. 18 Miami overcomes slow start to hand Syracuse sixth straight loss

Bill Belichick, North Carolina get much-needed win in nine-sack effort vs. Stanford

Wisconsin upsets No. 23 Washington to snap six-game skid

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / November 1

No. 9 Vanderbilt still has path to CFP despite heartbreaking loss

Despite heartbreaking loss to No. 20 Texas, No. 9 Vanderbilt still has path to CFP

Despite the 34-31 road setback, Vanderbilt can still get to the 12-team College Football Playoff, but for the remainder of the 2025 regular season, the Commodores have zero margin for error.

Arch Manning stokes No. 20 Texas to big lead, win against No. 9 Vanderbilt

Arch Manning hitting stride at right time for surging No. 20 Texas

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / October 29

National media outlet makes 'bold prediction' that involves the Tennessee Vols and the Vanderbilt Commodores

There usually isn't much on the line when the Tennessee Vols and the Vanderbilt Commodores meet for their annual late season matchup. The 2025 matchup between Vandy and Tennessee, however, could veer from the norm.

Diego Pavia News / Yardbarker / October 19

Vanderbilt reaches its highest AP poll ranking in 78 years

The Vanderbilt Commodores are in uncharted territory for their football program. After Saturday's win over previously No. 10-ranked LSU, the Commodores not only showed they are legitimate SEC contenders, but they are also now a top-10 team in the entire country.

No. 17 Vanderbilt shows it's a legit SEC title contender with win over No. 10 LSU

Diego Pavia pulls a Johnny Manziel during Vanderbilt’s win over LSU

Pavia’s mom had a custom outfit supporting her son at Vandy game

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

Diego Pavia News / Yardbarker / October 18