Vanderbilt Commodores: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Clark Lea Finalist for Another Coaching Award: The Anchor

Vanderbilt football head coach Clark Lea is up for another 2025 coaching award. Monday, it was announced by the Maxwell Football Club that Lea is a finalist for the George Munger College Coach of the Year Award.

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Diego Pavia Named Heisman Finalist

Vanderbilt’s historic season continues as the end-of-season award winners start to get narrowed down. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is one of four finalists for the Heisman Trophy, college football’s most-coveted award.

Clark Lea News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Clark Lea Places Blame for Vanderbilt’s College Football Playoff Snub

The No. 14 Vanderbilt Commodores (10-2) did not make the 2025 College Football Playoff after the bracket was revealed on Sunday. The Commodores were one of the first teams omitted from the field, making them the first SEC team to achieve a 10-2 record but miss the College Football Playoff since the format expanded to 12 teams.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 8

Vanderbilt Basketball Makes History With AP Top 25 Ranking

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt basketball is ranked No. 15 in the AP Top 25, per the Monday afternoon release of the poll. The Commodores moved up two spots from their No.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 8

No More Politician Hat For Clark Lea, Time To Hone In On The Mission Again

NASHVILLE—-It was almost as if someone was up at the podium in Vanderbilt football’s team room doing a historically inaccurate impression of Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7

Clark Lea Updates Status of Eli Stowers and Diego Pavia Ahead of ReliaQuest Bowl

NASHVILLE— It looks like it will be one final ride for two all-time Vanderbilt football greats on New Year’s Eve. Clark Lea told local reporters on Sunday night that he expects Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Eli Stowers to participate in Vanderbilt’s Reliaquest Bowl game against Iowa.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7

Vanderbilt Football Looking to Celebrate in Tampa, Not Prove People Wrong

NASHVILLE – In Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings, Vanderbilt’s fate was essentially sealed when the graphic showed the Commodores at the No. 14 spot despite a 45-24 over a ranked Tennessee team just three days before.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7

What the Data Says About Vanderbilt’s CFP Case After Being Left Out by the Committee

Vanderbilt was dealt a gut punch that resonated far beyond the walls of McGugin Athletic Center on Sunday when it not only missed out on the College Football Playoff, but was slotted all the way down at No.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7

Vanderbilt Football Finds Out Bowl Destination

After 12 games and a historically successful regular season for Vanderbilt football, it is now time to turn the calendar to the postseason. Vanderbilt finished the regular season 10-2 first its first-ever 10 win season, but it was not enough to make the College Football Playoff.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7

Vanderbilt Football Misses College Football Playoff

It’s official. Vanderbilt will not make the College Football Playoff. The Commodores were not included in Sunday’s bracket release and are the first SEC

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7

Clark Lea Makes Final Statement to College Football Playoff Committee

NASHVILLE---Clark Lea's media tour has finished and the final touches are on each College Football Playoff rèsumè as Sunday's Selection show looms. It's been an uncharacteristic week in which Lea has publicly campaigned, shown emotion in front of the microphone and has relentlessly played into external narratives.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 6

Did Vanderbilt’s CFP Chances Improve After Conference Championship Saturday?

With 10 wins in the toughest conference in the country, Vanderbilt Football has built a résumé strong enough to place them in the at-large College Football Playoff conversation.

Clark Lea News / Gridiron Heroics / December 6

Clark Lea Believes Vanderbilt Commodores Should Make 12-Team Playoff

The Vanderbilt Commodores are in a position where they have exceeded expectations, but still find themselves on the outside looking in of the 2025 College Football Playoff.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 5

Playoff Or Not, Remember This As The Greatest Vanderbilt Football Team Ever; Column

NASHVILLE—When Diego Pavia plopped down in the tan leather chair alongside Bussin’ With The Boys hosts Taylor Lewan and Will Compton on a summer day, he was the only one on set that envisioned that his trip to Knoxville would end the way it did a few months later.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 5

Diego Pavia Named Finalist for National Award: The Anchor

Vanderbilt’s star quarterback could win one of college football’s biggest awards. In a press release put out on Thursday, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was named one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, which goes to the best quarterback in college football as judged by the Sugar Bowl Committee.

Clark Lea News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4

Vanderbilt explored a desperation move to improve their College Football Playoff chances

Vanderbilt is going to be left out of the College Football Playoff this year barring some sort of miracle, and the Commodores reportedly explored a desperation move in an attempt to change that outcome before the rankings are finalized.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 4

'Best Prospect in The Country,' Clark Lea Speaks on Jared Curtis For First Time

NASHVILLE—Clark Lea walked into Vanderbilt’s team room silently and didn’t address an individual player in his opening statement, but he appeared to know

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 4

Takeaways From Vanderbilt Basketball's 88-69 Win Over SMU

NASHVILLE---Vanderbilt basketball took down SMU 88-69 on Wednesday in a battle of undefeateds. The Commodores proved something tonight. Here's what we learned from their performance.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / December 3

The Vanderbilt Commodores' blowout win over the Tennessee Vols ended up meaning absolutely nothing

The Tennessee Vols' matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores this past weekend in Knoxville was billed as the biggest game ever in this historic in-state rivalry.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Nation’s No. 1 QB Jared Curtis Breaks Silence on Reported Vanderbilt Flip

News broke on Tuesday that the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports, Jared Curtis, was flipping his commitment from the Georgia Bulldogs to the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / December 2

Vanderbilt football lands first five-star recruit in program history

If pen hits paper on Wednesday during National Signing Day, Jared Curtis will head to Vanderbilt to replace Heisman Trophy favorite Diego Pavia.

Vanderbilt coach calls out ‘bias’ from CFP committee

Rapper Toosii announces his college football commitment

Lane Kiffin fiasco is latest example why college football must make changes

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

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Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / December 2

Where the Tennessee Vols are predicted to land in the College Football Playoff rankings after losing to Vanderbilt

The Tennessee Vols are officially out of the College Football Playoff picture following a 45-24 blowout loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores in the regular season finale.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / November 30

Which bowl game the Tennessee Vols could be playing in after finishing regular season with a loss to Vanderbilt

The Tennessee Vols finished the 2025 regular season with an uninspiring 45-24 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday in Neyland Stadium. A win over Vandy could've put Tennessee in position to play in the Citrus Bowl.

Diego Pavia News / Yardbarker / November 29

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.

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

No. 10 Alabama blows lead but beats Auburn to play for SEC title

No. 8 Oklahoma gets late TD to survive LSU, likely clinch CFP bid

Jadan Baugh's historic outing leads Florida to rivalry win over Florida State

Louisville snaps skid with dominant shutout of rival Kentucky

Ball-control offense carries Clemson past South Carolina 28-14

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.

With coaching dominoes beginning to fall, Lane Kiffin sweepstakes losers at risk of being left out to dry

Dylan Raiola may have reportedly played his last snaps for Nebraska

LSU makes major Brian Kelly decision amid Lane Kiffin pursuit

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season