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Where Vanderbilt Basketball Landed in First NET Rankings of 2025-26

Where Vanderbilt Basketball Landed in First NET Rankings of 2025-26

Vanderbilt basketball is ranked No. 4 in the first college basketball NET Rankings of the season, per a Monday update to the rankings.  The NCAA describes the NET Rankings as “the primary sorting tool for Division-I men’s basketball.” The rankings replaced the RPI prior to the 2018-2019 season.

College Football News / LWOSports.com / December 1
Why No. 14 Vanderbilt Won’t Make the College Football Playoff

Why No. 14 Vanderbilt Won’t Make the College Football Playoff

The Vanderbilt Commodores have been one of the most exciting and surprising stories of the 2025 college football season. Led by Head Coach Clark Lea and quarterback Diego Pavia, the Commodores have reignited excitement for football in Nashville like it hasn’t seen in decades.

Diego Pavia News / Total Apex Sports / December 1
Diego Pavia’s Brother Arrested, Yes Again!!!

Diego Pavia’s Brother Arrested, Yes Again!!!

In the grand theater of college football, where drama unfolds both on and off the field, some stories are just too good to be true. Then there’s the ongoing saga of the Pavia family, which is quickly turning into its own special kind of reality show, with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia playing the unwilling straight man.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 1
Vanderbilt Athletics Has Historic Weekend: The Anchor

Vanderbilt Athletics Has Historic Weekend: The Anchor

What a weekend it was for Vanderbilt athletics. It all got started over Thanksgiving and Black Friday with Vanderbilt men’s basketball. The Commodores were down in the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament for three games.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 30
Exclusive: Candice Storey Lee Speaks on Clark Lea Contract Extension

Exclusive: Candice Storey Lee Speaks on Clark Lea Contract Extension

KNOXVILLE, TENN—-In the middle of the third row of Tennessee’s media room, Vanderbilt athletic director sat and waited for Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea to

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 30
Exclusive: Candice Storey Lee On Vanderbilt Football’s Historic Turnaround

Exclusive: Candice Storey Lee On Vanderbilt Football’s Historic Turnaround

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt athletic director Candice Storey Lee sat in the dead center of the visiting press conference room of Neyland Stadium Saturday night.

Diego Pavia News / Larry Brown Sports / December 1
Diego Pavia’s brother Javier arrested during Vanderbilt-Tennessee game

Diego Pavia’s brother Javier arrested during Vanderbilt-Tennessee game

Javier Pavia, the older brother of Vanderbilt star quarterback Diego Pavia, was arrested during the team’s game against Tennessee on Saturday. Several members of the Pavia family attended Vanderbilt’s 45-24 win over Tennessee on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

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

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.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 30
Clark Lea, Vanderbilt Players Make Playoff Case

Clark Lea, Vanderbilt Players Make Playoff Case

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt has done all it can. Its part is finished, but the question is will it be enough? Vanderbilt went into its in-state rival Tennessee and routed the Volunteers 45-24 in style to move to 10-2.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 30
A Signature Win In Vanderbilt Football's Golden Era? Definitely; Column

A Signature Win In Vanderbilt Football's Golden Era? Definitely; Column

KNOXVILLE, TENN—By the five minute mark of the fourth quarter, the mass exodus of fans wearing orange had ensued and the result was imminent. This Vanderbilt

Sedrick Alexander News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 30
Sedrick Alexander Puts On Career Night in Record-Setting Win

Sedrick Alexander Puts On Career Night in Record-Setting Win

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia threw an eight-yard pass to wide receiver Junior Sherrill, who turned up field on the Tennessee 40-yard line.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 29
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.

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. 

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

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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Dylan Raiola may have reportedly played his last snaps for Nebraska
LSU makes major Brian Kelly decision amid Lane Kiffin pursuit
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College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / November 27
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.

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