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Clark Lea, Diego Pavia Get Major SEC Awards

Vanderbilt football’s awards post-regular season continue to roll in as the SEC released its 2025 award winners, per a press release Wednesday. Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea won 2025 SEC Coach of the Year and Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia earned SEC Offensive Player of the Year for the Commodores historic season, voted on by the conference.

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'I think they were being a little bit unfair at Tennessee' - Diego Pavia speaks on controversy from Vanderbilt's win over the Vols

The family of Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia had a little bit too good of a time in Neyland Stadium last month. One of Pavia's brothers, Javier, was arrested during Vanderbilt's win over the Tennessee Vols on November 29.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 10

Vanderbilt Football Duo Gets All-SEC Honors: The Anchor

Two Vanderbilt football players got all-conference recognition Tuesday afternoon. Per a press release, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and tight end Eli Stowers were selected to first-team All-SEC for their performances this season, voted on by the 16 SEC coaches.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 9

Three Commodores Commits Take Home State Titles

The high school football season has finally come to a close for each member of Vanderbilt's 2026 recruiting class, and although many players fought hard to keep their seasons alive, only three were able to secure the ultimate goal of a state championship.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 9

'This Is A Priority,' Clark Lea Speaks on Facility Upgrades

NASHVILLE—As Clark Lea approached his contract extension negotiations and considered what it would take for this thing to get done, he came to the conclusion that he needed more than just money.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 9

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.

Diego Pavia News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 8

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

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7

Diego Pavia's Heisman Case is Clear, But It May Not Be Enough; Column

NASHVILLE—The idea that Diego Pavia could sit at UFC323 and fully focus on the competition playing out in front of him and his offensive linemen appears to have some naivety mixed into it.

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 / 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

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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 / 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