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The Vanderbilt Commodores enter the 2025 season aiming to build on recent momentum, with a focus on continued improvement under Head Coach Clark Lea. Bolstered

Jason Esposito News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 7

“Jason has been special to our program for a long time,” Tim Corbin Welcomes Jason Esposito Back to Vanderbilt

The homecoming is official. After 14 years away from the program, former Vanderbilt infielder Jason Esposito has returned to its program as its hitting coach, per a Monday announcement made by Vanderbilt baseball.

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 7

Can Blaze Berlowitz use a clean fall to lock up the backup quarterback spot? I The Anchor

Watch the Vanderbilt quarterback room go through its practice routine and you’ll see a body that stands out from the rest. No, not Diego Pavia’s. Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz–a former transfer from New Mexico State–is perhaps the most gifted athlete in Vanderbilt’s five-man group of scholarship quarterbacks.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 6

'We've debunked that myth' Candice Storey Lee Pushing Back on Narrative Surrounding Vanderbilt's Portal Capability

Whether Candice Storey Lee was around Memorial Gymnasium as a women’s basketball player in the late 90s or in one of her various offices as an administrator

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 5

How Clark Lea is Managing Diego Pavia and Eli Stowers Heading Into Fall Camp

Vanderbilt football holding a spring game at FirstBank Stadium in 2025 was a marker of progress in itself. No more high school fields. No fear of poaching.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 4

Vanderbilt Earns Commitment from 3-Star OT Mitchell Smith

More good news rolled in for Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt staff on Friday as the Commodores yet again added a talented prospect to the already impressive 2026 recruiting class.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 3

Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Announces New Series

Vanderbilt men’s basketball is giving themselves a new challenge. The Commodores just announced that Vanderbilt has scheduled a home-and-home series with the Memphis Tigers, starting this upcoming season.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 3

How Opening a Door led to Vanderbilt Landing its Swiss-Army Knife Daniel Vollmer

Daniel Vollmer walked out from St. Xavier Jesuit Academy to his lacrosse practice, grabbed the door handle and stepped to the side to let Vanderbilt Defensive

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 3

Vanderbilt Men’s XC and Track Find New Associate Head Coach: The Anchor

Justin Byron has been promoted to associate head coach Althea Thomas, director of Vanderbilt cross country and track and field, announced Tuesday. “It’s a privilege to announce the promotion of Coach Byron to associate head coach,” Thomas said.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 2

'That's the Reason you Play:' Why Clark Lea Isn't Discouraging Unfamiliar National Championship Expectations

Twenty something minutes after one of Vanderbilt’s final workout sessions as a team before the start of its spring practices, Diego Pavia runs over to the sideline and speaks into the microphone without any hesitation. "The natty,” he says , “that's all we got on our mind.” Pavia has never been afraid to speak his mind.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 2

Exclusive: Clark Lea outlines Vanderbilt football's path to sustainable success

A year ago, most Alabama players likely didn’t know who Vanderbilt’s quarterback was or when the two teams would match up. A year later , its star receiver

Devin McGlockton News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 2

Why Mark Byington believes Devin McGlockton is one of the SEC's hidden gems

Watching Devin McGlockton in 2024-25 was a microcosm of watching Vanderbilt basketball as a whole. The 6-foot-7 junior was undersized in every matchup he was involved in as a five man.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 1

Vanderbilt Misses out on 3-Star DL Cameron McHaney

Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt Commodores have put together a strong summer thus far on the recruiting trail, but received a bit of bad news on Tuesday. 3-Star defensive lineman Cameron McHaney from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, officially committed to Indiana, according to Rivals.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 1

Vanderbilt Lands Commitment from 3-Star 2026 OL Tripp Skewes

After an incredible month of June for the Vanderbilt coaching staff in which the Commodores added seven commits to the 2026 recruiting class, Clark Lea and company opened July by continuing that trend and landing yet another commitment for the class.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 1

'That's the reason you play,' Why Clark Lea isn't discouraging unfamiliar national championship expectations

20-something minutes after one of Vanderbilt’s final workout sessions as a team before the start of its spring practices, Diego Pavia runs over to the sideline and speaks into the microphone without any hesitation. "The natty,” he says , “that's all we got on our mind.” Pavia has never been afraid to speak his mind.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 1

How Mark Byington Adjusted Roster Strategy in Second Offseason at Vanderbilt

As Mark Byington reflected on the 2024-25 season and evaluated where he wanted to go in the transfer portal, he realized how tired he was of standing on

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 1

Vanderbilt Closing in on 3-Star DL Cameron McHaney

Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt Commodores have put together a strong summer thus far on the recruiting trail, and then trend may just continue this week with another 2026 commitment.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 28

Vanderbilt Adds Commitment from 3-Star TE Tilden Riley

Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt staff have been on a hot streak on the recruiting trail throughout the month of June, adding six commitments to the 2026 class.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 27

Which Vanderbilt Players Will Join Clark Lea at SEC Media Days?

SEC Media Days are right around the corner, which means the start of summer practices isn’t far behind and then its game time. This year’s media days will take place July 14-17 at the College Football Hall of Fame and Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 25

Vanderbilt Soccer Announces 2025 Season Schedule

Vanderbilt women’s soccer team announced its 2025 season schedule on Wednesday that will begin with an exhibition match on August 4 against Bowling Green.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 25

Vanderbilt Adds Younger Brother of Previous Commitment: The Anchor

It was only a few days ago when Vanderbilt broke its silence in the NCAA baseball transfer portal, adding two players in one day. The Commodores had been quiet until then, snagging two commitments early in the transfer window and then not receiving any commitments for more than a week.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 24