Vanderbilt Commodores: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Vanderbilt Football Extends 11 New Scholarship Offers

On top of adding commitments to both the 2026 and 2027 recruiting classes over the last two weeks, Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt coaching staff extended several new offers to talented prospects.

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Vanderbilt Flips 3-Star Safety Bradley Brown from TCU

Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt coaching staff are hot on the recruiting trail after adding now a third commitment in as many weeks to the Commodores' upcoming classes.

Jason Esposito News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 10

Continuing A Legacy: Inside Jason Esposito's Vision for Vanderbilt Baseball Offense

NASHVILLE—Perhaps Tim Corbin saw it within him, but Jason Esposito was naive to the idea that he could be a Vanderbilt guy. He sat down and took the meeting

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 10

Vanderbilt Bowling to Start Season Ranked Highly: The Anchor

Vanderbilt bowling has received its preseason rankings for the upcoming season. The Commodores will start the season ranked No. 3 in the preseason National Tenpin Coaches Association poll.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 9

Vanderbilt WBB Athlete Receives Leadership Award: The Anchor

In the first year of the Kay Yow Student Leader Award, one Vanderbilt women’s basketball player has been selected as the recipient of the award. Senior Jada Brown won the newest award that recognizes players that best exemplifies leadership, selflessness and service.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 8

Vanderbilt Football Commit Performance Report

High school football is here, and each of the Commodores' 2026 and 2027 commitments took the field this week, looking to help their team secure a win. Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt staff have put together a strong recruiting class thus far with 18 commitments that is ranked among the top 50 in the nation.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 8

Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball 2025-2026 Conference Slate Revealed

The calendar has officially reached under one month until the 2025-2026 college basketball season returns on Nov. 3. Vanderbilt already released its SEC conference opponents for the basketball season, but the Commodores found out the times and channels for their opponents Tuesday afternoon.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 8

How Vanderbilt Men’s Golf Athletes Performed at the Cullen Brown Collegiate: The Anchor

Vanderbilt men’s golf had a nice couple of days at the Cullan Brown Collegiate. At the two-day event, senior John Broderick finished in a tie for fourth place as he finished 4-under over the 36-hole event in his debut at the Cullan Brown Collegiate.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 7

Column: Can Vanderbilt Football Respond to a Loss Like A Contender?

NASHVILLE—This Vanderbilt team already stood up on the podium in Tuscaloosa and took accountability for what went wrong in its 30-14 loss to No. 10 Alabama.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 7

Vanderbilt Football Officially Hires Jordan Matthews to Football Staff

Former Vanderbilt wide receiver Jordan Matthews has been hired by the program as an offensive consultant, per a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel. Matthews has been with the program since fall camp in an unofficial capacity since fall camp and has regularly been at Vanderbilt's practices working with its wide receivers and team as a whole.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 7

Vanderbilt Football Athlete Receives Weekly Award: The Anchor

Another week of college football is in the books and another Vanderbilt football athlete has received a weekly award for his performance. Vanderbilt punter Nick Haberer got a spot on the Ray Gig Award Ray’s 8 for Week 6 for his punting output in the Commodores’s game against Alabama.

Diego Pavia News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 6

Vanderbilt, Diego Pavia Have Lowest-Graded Outing of Season; PFF Notes

The argument could be made that Vanderbilt football showed America some positive things in its 30-14 loss to No. 10 Alabama at Bryant Denny Stadium on Saturday, but it still left plenty to be desired.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 6

Vanderbilt Athletics Has Good Weekend: The Anchor

Vanderbilt athletics had a busy, but mostly successful weekend. It all started with Vanderbilt women’s golf winning the Ron Moore Invitational. The Commodores stayed in first place throughout the whole weekend.

Diego Pavia News / Sporting News / October 5

Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia takes blame after loss to Alabama

Diego Pavia took full ownership after Saturday’s loss at Alabama, admitting he “pressed too hard” and “can’t turn the ball over twice in the red zone.

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 5

Second Offense Offensive Struggles Contribute to Vanderbilt’s First Loss

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — It was going well until it was not. Vanderbilt had a start it could not have scripted better Saturday at No. 10 Alabama. The Commodores

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 5

Why Vanderbilt Football Still Has National Title Aspirations After Alabama Loss

TUSCALOOSA, AL—He knows that the performance he put together–in which he turned it over twice in the red zone and later indicated as the difference in Vanderbilt’s 30-14 loss to No.

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 5

Where Vanderbilt Landed in Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 After Week 6

After its 30-14 loss to No. 10 Alabama on Saturday, Vanderbilt dropped in the rankings for the first time in 2025. The Commodores entered Tuscaloosa hoping to follow up their historical 2024 victory with a statement that they were here to stay.

Diego Pavia News / Yardbarker / October 5

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia gets into heated exchange with Alabama fan

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is never one to lack confidence.

Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia did not back up pregame talk, showmanship

Five takeaways from CFB Week 6: College Football Playoff upheaval

CFB Week 6 winners, losers: Miami may be the best team in the country

The 25 greatest dual-threat college quarterbacks from the 21st century

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Diego Pavia News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 4

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia's NIL deal is for more money than you think

Vanderbilt may not be the first school mentioned when college football fans think of the top NIL programs in the nation. Yet, Vandy quarterback Diego Pavia's NIL earnings has the star among the highest-paid signal-callers in college football.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 2

Nick Saban has message for Alabama fans ahead of Vanderbilt game

Saturday is a huge matchup for Kalen DeBoer and the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide. There's also revenge on the line, so this game between the Tide and the No. 16 Vanderbilt Commodores has everything college football fans look for in an early October matchup.

Alabama looks to continue turnaround in matchup against team that started last season's demise

Vanderbilt is confident heading into Alabama game

The 25 greatest players in Alabama football history

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

Vanderbilt Adds Another Top-100 Recruit To The 2026 Class

The Vanderbilt Commodores secured another commitment Wednesday evening. Vanderbilt adds another top-100 recruit to a solid 2026 recruiting class. The Vanderbilt Commodores received another huge boost to their 2026 class.