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'For Bobby,' Clark Lea Dedicates Vanderbilt Win to Bobby Johnson

'For Bobby,' Clark Lea Dedicates Vanderbilt Win to Bobby Johnson

COLUMBIA, SC—Clark Lea had just watched his team Swag Surf in the visitors locker room at Williams-Brice Stadium, he still hadn’t come down from the high

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 14
Vanderbilt’s Late Down Offense on Display in Dominating Win Over No. 11 South Carolina

Vanderbilt’s Late Down Offense on Display in Dominating Win Over No. 11 South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a game where Vanderbilt needed its offense to show up, it put on a performance that not many people expected. The Commodores walked into Williams-Brice Stadium wanting to defeat a goliath that had been eating away at them for the past 16 seasons, 17 if you include the last time Vanderbilt won in South Carolina.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 14
Where Vanderbilt Landed in Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 After Week 3

Where Vanderbilt Landed in Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 After Week 3

Vanderbilt Football is a Top 25 team in the country. It’s hard to argue that after witnessing the slaughtering that occurred on the field in Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 14
Everything Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea Said After Vanderbilt’s Win Over South Carolina

Everything Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea Said After Vanderbilt’s Win Over South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C.-Vanderbilt football won its SEC opener in dominating fashion as it thrashed South Carolina 31-7. After an early 7-7 tie, Vanderbilt ran away with the game pretty quickly.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 14
Column: This Vanderbilt Team Isn't Like The Rest

Column: This Vanderbilt Team Isn't Like The Rest

COLUMBIA, S.C.—Maybe the curse is real, but it has nothing on this Vanderbilt football team.  Seemingly every Vanderbilt football team has succumbed to the hovering cloud and twisted magic that often becomes the story in this series.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Theo von Sparks Sideline Talk About Vanderbilt Qb Diego Pavia’s Mom

Theo von Sparks Sideline Talk About Vanderbilt Qb Diego Pavia’s Mom

In a game that was already brimming with excitement, the South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt matchup took an unexpected turn when comedian and podcaster Theo Von was spotted on the sidelines at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.

Yilanan Ouattara News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 13
Injury Updates on Issa Ouattara and Others Ahead of Vanderbilt vs South Carolina

Injury Updates on Issa Ouattara and Others Ahead of Vanderbilt vs South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C.— Vanderbilt football is entering its most pivotal game in a long time at almost full strength. Defensive lineman Yilanan Ouattara is the only player listed on the injury report for the Commodores and has been officially been ruled out as of Saturday afternoon.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 12
Column: Could This Be the Time For This to End, Vanderbilt's Season to Accelerate?

Column: Could This Be the Time For This to End, Vanderbilt's Season to Accelerate?

Nashville—Could it be?  Could this time be the charm for Vanderbilt football to do something that it hasn’t done since before most of its players started watching football?

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 12

Vanderbilt Volleyball Drops Second Straight: The Anchor

Vanderbilt volleyball lost for the second consecutive game that went into the early hours of Thursday morning for those in the central and eastern time zones.  The Commodores fell 3-2 to California in a fifth and final set.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 11
Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Predicted to Finish Middle of the Pack

Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Predicted to Finish Middle of the Pack

One outlet has released its prediction for how the conference will shake out this college basketball season. The Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook released its prediction for the SEC standings in a twitter post Monday.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 11

'Just Feels Like I Fit in Well,' Commodores TE Commit Tilden Riley Speaks on Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt's 2026 recruiting class, much like this year's Commodores team, has put together some stellar performances to open this season, but none more so than 3-Star tight end commit Tilden Riley.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 11
Vanderbilt Baseball to Play in Las Vegas Class: The Anchor

Vanderbilt Baseball to Play in Las Vegas Class: The Anchor

Vanderbilt baseball got some more scheduling news Wednesday evening. The Commodores will be one of four teams to play in the Las Vegas Classic, alongside UC Irvine, Oregon and Arizona.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 10
From “Sandman” to the “Sandstorm”: Vanderbilt Looks Forward to Another Tough Environment

From “Sandman” to the “Sandstorm”: Vanderbilt Looks Forward to Another Tough Environment

When Vanderbilt went into one of the tougher environments in college football at Virginia Tech last week and came out with a 44-20 win over the Hokies, the Commodores made a statement to college football fans and teams.

Nick Rinaldi News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 10
Vanderbilt Linebacker Wins Conference Award: The Anchor

Vanderbilt Linebacker Wins Conference Award: The Anchor

Following Vanderbilt’s statement win at Virginia Tech, one Commodore got recognized Monday afternoon for his performance in Blacksburg. Vanderbilt linebacker Nick Rinaldi won SEC Defensive Player of the Week, the SEC announced.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 10
Column: South Carolina Might Be in for Rude Awakening on Saturday

Column: South Carolina Might Be in for Rude Awakening on Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Gamecocks are ranked No. 11 in the country. Vanderbilt is, dare I say, being doubted? According to the experts, this should be a stroll for Shane Beamer’s crew.

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