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Cigars, Embrace, History: Inside Vanderbilt Football's Celebration of Win over Tennessee

Cigars, Embrace, History: Inside Vanderbilt Football's Celebration of Win over Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, TENN—As Clark Lea entered the media room next to Vanderbilt’s locker room in the depths of Neyland Stadium, it reeked of cigar smoke and sounded like a night club.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 29
Everything Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea Said After No. 14 Vanderbilt’s Win Over No. 19 Tennessee

Everything Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea Said After No. 14 Vanderbilt’s Win Over No. 19 Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt made its final case to the committee in dominating fashion. Vanderbilt came away with a 45-24 win over its in-state rival No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 29
Tennessee might have helped Vanderbilt reach a major college football milestone that the Vols have never accomplished

Tennessee might have helped Vanderbilt reach a major college football milestone that the Vols have never accomplished

The Tennessee Vols had one of their worst halves of football in years on Saturday night, losing 45-24 to the Vanderbilt Commodores at Neyland Stadium in a game that was tied at half.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / November 29
Tennessee played defense after the loss to Vanderbilt to protect the logo at midfield in Neyland Stadium

Tennessee played defense after the loss to Vanderbilt to protect the logo at midfield in Neyland Stadium

The Tennessee Vols must be aware of Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia's history with logos. Pavia admitted earlier this summer that he urinated on the New Mexico logo when he was a player at New Mexico State.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 29
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia makes big Heisman statement

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia makes big Heisman statement vs. Tennessee

No. 14 Vanderbilt's impressive 45-24 win over No. 19 Tennessee on Saturday night may not be enough to get them into the College Football Playoff. But quarterback Diego Pavia's performance in that win may have been enough to get him an invite to New York City for the 2025 Heisman Trophy presentation. 

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Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 28

Takeaways From Vanderbilt Basketball's Battle 4 Atlantis Championship Win Over Saint Mary's

Vanderbilt basketball was dancing, cheering and celebrating by the time the Battle 4 Atlantis was said and done as a result of its 96-71, championship-sealing win over Saint Mary's.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 28

Speed Kills: Vanderbilt Offense Finds Rhythm in Battle 4 Atlantis Title Win

In a game of two teams with polar opposite playing styles, Friday was a day for speed at the Battle 4 Atlantis Championship. The Commodores came away with a dominating 96-71 win over Saint Mary’s in what was a rematch of the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament as they came away with the title in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / November 28
Former Vols QB tells wild story about Vanderbilt stealing Tennessee's jerseys the night before the game

Former Vols QB tells wild story about Vanderbilt stealing Tennessee's jerseys the night before the game

The rivalry between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Vols has been lopsided at times (in favor of UT), but it's never lacked in intensity. Regardless of what either fan base thinks, or what either team’s record is, this rivalry is always bitter on both sides.

Clark Lea News / Gridiron Heroics / November 28
Vanderbilt Commodores: Clark Lea Signs Massive 6-Year Extension

Vanderbilt Commodores: Clark Lea Signs Massive 6-Year Extension

The Vanderbilt Commodores have been able to significantly improve under coach Clark Lea and he is getting rewarded for it. From being the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator for Brian Kelly in 2020, Lea parlayed that into his first head coaching opportunity.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / November 28
Vandy prepared to keep momentum going with HC extension, QB pursuit

Vanderbilt prepared to keep 2025 momentum going with Clark Lea extension, QB pursuit

The Vanderbilt Commodores took an important step on Friday to remain an SEC and College Football Playoff contender next season, and another could soon follow.

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Vanderbilt Stays Perfect, Punches Ticket to Atlantis Final

Vanderbilt Stays Perfect, Punches Ticket to Atlantis Final

Well, it wasn’t always pretty, but when the final buzzer sounded in paradise, No. 24 Vanderbilt was still dancing. The Commodores shook off a pesky VCU squad, 89-74, in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals, and boy, does 7-0 look good on them.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22
Diego Pavia begged his coach to leave him in during blowout

Diego Pavia begged his coach to leave him in during blowout

The Vanderbilt Commodores had a memorable Senior Day for quarterback Diego Pavia, but he had no interest in coming out of the game in the fourth quarter despite it being a blowout.

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