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Vanderbilt QB sets outrageously high bar for 2025 season

Vanderbilt QB sets outrageously high bar for 2025 season

When the top national championship contenders for the 2025 college football season are being discussed, the Vanderbilt Commodores are probably not one of the first teams that get mentioned.

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Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 7

Jaylin Lackey Looking to Ditch 'Freshman' Plays in 2025 as He Steps Into Significant Role

Nashville–This time last year, Vanderbilt cornerback Jaylin Lackey would catch the collective attendance of those in up on the deck at Vanderbilt’s McGugin

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 7

Vanderbilt Locks in Official Visit with 4-Star Forward Jalyn Collingwood

Vanderbilt men's basketball has begun to pick up some steam in the 2026 recruiting cycle recently. Over the last two weeks, the Commodores have not only been named finalists for 4-Stars Gage Mayfield and Jalan Wingfield, but also lined up an official visit with fellow 4-Star prospect Aziz Olajuwon.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 7

Vanderbilt to Face Western Kentucky in MTE Opener

Vanderbilt men's basketball will open the Battle 4 Atlantis and its trip to Imperial Arena with a game against Western Kentucky on Nov. 26, per a release on Thursday.  The game will air at 11:00 A.M.

Diego Pavia News / A to Z Sports / August 7
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia responds to the backlash over his vulgar comments about the Tennessee Vols

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia responds to the backlash over his vulgar comments about the Tennessee Vols

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia has had his fair share of viral moments over the last year. From his "turnt" post-game interview after beating Alabama to telling Bussin with the Boys that Vanderbilt is going to run the state of Tennessee this fall, there's been no shortage of viral gold from the former New Mexico State quarterback.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 6

What We've Seen and Heard About Vanderbilt Basketball: Post Summer Edition

Nashville–Mark Byington’s time to toy with every lineup and idea possible got smaller as Vanderbilt’s players left campus over the weekend and subsequently ended Vanderbilt’s summer basketball program.  Byington hasn’t stopped testing things to see what’s going to work for him at this stage, though.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 6

Vanderbilt WBB SEC Schedule Released: The Anchor

Vanderbilt women’s basketball got big scheduling news Tuesday for the upcoming season. The SEC released the conference schedule for women’s basketball for all 16 teams in the conference.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 5
Another Vanderbilt Athlete Named to Watch List

Another Vanderbilt Athlete Named to Watch List

Another Vanderbilt football player has been named to a preseason watchlist as the 2025-2026 college football looms. Commodores’ running back Sedrick Alexander was named as one of the running backs listed on the Doak Walker Award Watch List, which is awarded to the best running back in the sport each year.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 5
Mental Errors, Lack of Energy Marks End to First Week of Camp

Mental Errors, Lack of Energy Marks End to First Week of Camp

The first week of Vanderbilt’s fall camp wrapped up today, but it did not seem to be the best practice of camp thus far. Though it was the first padded practice for the team, Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea was not pleased with the attitude and energy the team brought to the field Tuesday morning.

Marlen Sewell News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 5

'This Is Home,' Marlen Sewell is Embracing Each Day in Final Season at Vanderbilt

Nashville–Vanderbilt safety Marlen Sewell’s name was in the transfer portal for 10 days immediately following Vanderbilt’s Birmingham Bowl win over Georgia

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 5
Vanderbilt Football Injury Update: Martel Hight out, Miles Capers Working Back, Transfer Updates

Vanderbilt Football Injury Update: Martel Hight out, Miles Capers Working Back, Transfer Updates

Nashville–While Vanderbilt’s defensive ends were running from the sideline and shuffling their feet, there Miles Capers was riding the bike and standing

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 5
Vanderbilt Lacks 'Juice' on First Fully-Padded Day of Fall Camp: Practice Takeaways

Vanderbilt Lacks 'Juice' on First Fully-Padded Day of Fall Camp: Practice Takeaways

Nashville–After six days, the pads finally came on for Vanderbilt football at FirstBank Stadium as it went all-in before a Wednesday off day.  Things became too sloppy at times for the Commodores as they went through a few contact periods and its players looked to stand out, though.

Eli Stowers News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 5
Eli Stowers Explains His Strategy to Taking Maintenance Days

Eli Stowers Explains His Strategy to Taking Maintenance Days

Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers decided to take a rest day for Monday’s fall camp practice. The senior is looking to continue to leave his mark on the Vanderbilt offense.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 5
Pavia, Stowers Up For Player of the Year: The Anchor

Pavia, Stowers Up For Player of the Year: The Anchor

Two Vanderbilt football stars have been named to another prestigious preseason watchlist. Quarterback Diego Pavia and tight end Eli Stowers were both mentioned

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 4

2026 4-Star SF Aziz Olajuwon Locks in Vanderbilt Visit

Mark Byington and the Vanderbilt staff are looking to add a bit of NBA legacy to the Commodores' 2026 recruiting class by locking in an official visit with the son of a legendary player this week.

Bryan Longwell News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 4

Bryan Longwell is Wearing the Number of His Childhood Favorite Player and Hopes To Use His IQ To Live Up To It

Nashville–Growing up, Bryan Longwell and his brother disagreed on one thing. Longwell’s favorite football player was Julio Jones and his brother’s was Larry Fitzgerald.  The two receivers had some differences in their styles of play, but they–as well as Longwell’s brother had something in common; they both wore No.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 31
'My Job Is To Fill The Seats': Diego Pavia Makes Expectations For Vanderbilt Extremely Clear

'My Job Is To Fill The Seats': Diego Pavia Makes Expectations For Vanderbilt Extremely Clear

When it comes to SEC programs, there's no doubt that in the last decade, the Vanderbilt Commodores have been one of the least impressive, compiling a horrendous 40-80 overall record, while going 15-66 in conference matchups.

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