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How Jayvontay Conner is Becoming a Reliable Target for Vanderbilt Football

NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt tight end Jayvontay Conner lined up as the first pass catcher to the left of five-start freshman quarterback Jared Curtis. The Commodores were still looking for a spark in a scoreless game where they were in a third down and forever situation.

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Why Vanderbilt Football Still Believes It's Set For Historical Season Despite Early Woes

NASHVILLE—CJ Heard started every game for the best Vanderbilt football team in program history. He made big plays for it in its biggest wins. He saw how

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 13

Column: Clark Lea Should Name Jared Curtis the Starter Tuesday

NASHVILLE – Four minutes into the third quarter of Vanderbilt football’s 35-26 win against Delaware, it felt as though the quarterback competition for the Commodores was unquestionably put to bed.

Jared Curtis News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 13

Vanderbilt Football Got The Jared Curtis Experience Saturday And Can Dream Big As a Result

NASHVILLE—For a moment, chaos ensues as the ball slips out of Jared Curtis’ hands and Vanderbilt running back Sedrick Alexander runs by without the ball that was rightfully meant to be handed off to him.

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 12

Vanderbilt Football Survives Surge, Beats Upset-Minded Delaware

NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt football won its second game in its new campaign Saturday as the Commodores beat Delaware by a score of 35-26. Vanderbilt had to punt on its first two drives, but it got going on its third drive.

Vanderbilt Football Trails Delaware at Halftime and Recieves Boos from Fans

NASHVILLE -- There is a very interesting development for Vanderbilt football right now and it is not a good one for the Commodores. Vanderbilt, who once led Delaware 14-0, now trails the Blue Hens 17-14 going into halftime and were met with boos from fans going into the locker room.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 12

Delaware Matchup Should Be Final Exam In Vanderbilt Football Quarterback Competition

NASHVILLE—Well, let’s get the elephant out of the room since there always appears to be one with this controversial Vanderbilt quarterback battle. Clark

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 10

What Clark Lea Sees Out of Delaware’s Defense and Keys for the Vanderbilt Football Offense

NASHVILLE – With all the news and talk about Vanderbilt football’s quarterback situation, it feels easy to forget that the Commodores still have an opponent to prepare for in the next 48 hours.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 10

Why Vanderbilt Football Plans To Start Blaze Berlowitz Against Delaware

NASHVILLE---In the midst of rumors that indicated five-star quarterback Jared Curtis will start Vanderbilt's week two matchup with Delaware, Clark Lea confirmed Thursday that Blaze Berlowitz will start at quarterback.

Cole Spence News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 9

Where Does Vanderbilt Football Go Without Cole Spence?

Vanderbilt football head coach Clark Lea delivered some not so good news about one of his players to the media Tuesday. Vanderbilt starting tight end Cole Spence has sustained a lower body injury and is declared "week-to-week," per Lea.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 8

Vanderbilt Football, Clark Lea Has a Breaking Point at Quarterback. Just Not Now

NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt football head coach Clark Lea chucked while keeping track of the amount of the questions about his quarterbacks in his Tuesday press conference.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 8

Vanderbilt Baseball Releases 2027 Conference Schedule

Vanderbilt baseball’s conference schedule for next season has officially dropped. Per a media release, Vanderbilt will begin 2027 SEC baseball play on the road against South Carolina on the weekend of March 19-21.

Jared Curtis News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 8

Vanderbilt Football to Play Blaze Berlowitz, Jared Curtis Against Delaware

NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt football’s quarterback competition will continue to bleed a week further into the regular season. In his weekly Tuesday press conference,

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 8

Clark Lea: Standout Vanderbilt Football Tight End Labeled As Week-To-Week

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt tight end Cole Spence is week-to-week with a lower-body injury and is “not insignificant,” Clark Lea said. Spence wasn’t in pads, had a brace on his leg and was confined to the sideline in Vanderbilt’s opener against Austin Peay.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 7

Why Sedrick Alexander is currently the best player on Vanderbilt Football's Offense

It became clear from the first play of the game that Vanderbilt is going to lean on Sedrick Alexander heavily throughout the season. In the midst of an ongoing quarterback competition, perhaps the most consistent player on the field last night was Alexander.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 6

Issa Ouattara Had To Wait, But He's Finally Finding Stardom For Vanderbilt Football

NASHVILLE—For a second, Issa Ouattara laughed. It was as if he was in on the bit as a Vanderbilt communications staffer mispronounced his difficult to decipher last name as he took the podium.

Jared Curtis News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 6

Column: If Vanderbilt Football Wants to Unlock Full Potential, Jared Curtis Needs to Start

NASHVILLE – If the reaction from Vanderbilt football fans Saturday night when five-star freshman quarterback Jared Curtis stepped onto the field for the first time was not enough to show what the logical option is at quarterback, then maybe the play call disparity is.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 6

Vanderbilt Football's Fanbase Has Made Its Quarterback Decision. How Long Can Clark Lea Drown Out The Noise?

NASHVILLE—On a Vanderbilt football night that felt too much like 2023, there were a few moments that had all the 2025 feels involved. All of those Saturday-night

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 6

Vanderbilt Football Beat Austin Peay, But That Certainly Didn't Feel Like A Win

NASHVILLE—For a second, FirstBank Stadium got quiet and everyone wondered. Was someone going to do it? Before anyone could declare the thought irrational,

Diego Pavia News / Total Pro Sports / August 25

Diego Pavia Makes Shocking U-Turn After Vanderbilt’s Surprise QB Decision

Diego Pavia just weighed in on Vanderbilt’s quarterback decision. The former Commodores star backed the coaching staff. He applauded the choice of Blaze Berlowitz as the Week 1 starter.

Blaze Berlowitz News / Yardbarker / August 25

Vanderbilt hopes to capture lightning in a bottle twice after naming former NMSU QB Week 1 starter

After succeeding with one underdog former New Mexico State quarterback, Vanderbilt is aiming to capture lightning in a bottle twice.

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Tennessee lands former Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington via transfer portal

The Tennessee Volunteers have picked up an intriguing big man via the transfer portal after a lawsuit granted him an extra year of eligibility to play college hoops.

Niko Medved, Minnesota hoops land top target in four-star SF Isaiah Santos