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'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.

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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

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

Vanderbilt Battling Tennessee for 4-Star ATH Joel Wyatt

Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt staff have picked up steam on the recruiting trail throughout the month of June, adding six commitments to the 2026 class.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 24

Vanderbilt Baseball Finishes 17th In Final Top 25 Rankings

With the 2025 college baseball season coming to a close after the No. 6 LSU Tigers won their second College World Series in the past three seasons, Baseball America released its final Top 25 rankings Monday afternoon.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 23

Vanderbilt Announces Home-and-Home Series with an ACC School

Vanderbilt men’s basketball already has one ACC opponent on its 2025-26 schedule and now it has another that’ll be around for multiple seasons. The Commodores announced a home-and-home series for the next two seasons with Wake Forest.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 23

Vanderbilt Legend Named to College Baseball Hall of Fame

When making a list of the all-time greatest Vanderbilt baseball players, including David Price is an absolute must. In fact, he may be the best player the Commodores have ever had.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / June 23

Why the Tennessee Vols are in danger of losing a key in-state recruit to the Vanderbilt Commodores

The Tennessee Vols could be in danger of losing a key in-state 2026 football recruit to the Vanderbilt Commodores. 2026 four-star athlete Joel Wyatt, 6-foot-4/195 lbs from Bell Buckle, TN, is rated in 247Sports' composite rankings as the No.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 22

Reigning OVC Player of the Year Commits to Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt landed its fourth transfer portal commitment just around the time the Men’s College World Series Final was getting started. Former Tennessee Tech catcher Mack Whitcomb committed to Vanderbilt after a stellar 2025 season that saw him named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 21

Vanderbilt Ends Transfer Portal Silence, Lands Ex-Cougar Outfielder

Vanderbilt has been mostly quiet during the current NCAA baseball transfer portal window. The Commodores landed two big commitments on the opening day of transfer portal, RHP Jacob Faulkner (Princeton) and first baseman Max Jensen (Cornell).

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 21

Vanderbilt baseball hires new hitting coach: The Anchor

Nobody will question the talent level of Vanderbilt’s pitching and fielding. They’re both elite. It’s the Commodores’ performance at the plate that has been the struggle and was key factor in their early exit from the NCAA Baseball Tournament as the No.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 20

Vanderbilt to Open 2025-26 Season Against Cal in Paris: The Anchor

Vanderbilt women’s basketball will kickstart its season in Paris and will face California in a 2025 Oui-Play Paris game on November 3. “Our program is thrilled to be opening this upcoming season in the Oui-Play showcase in Paris,” said Vanderbilt women’s basketball head coach Shea Ralph.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 19

Vanderbilt to Host 2026 4-Star Power Forward

Mark Byington and the Vanderbilt Commodores have been relatively quiet on the recruiting trial this offseason thus far, but are set to welcome an official visitor from the 2026 class next week on June 25.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 18

Vanderbilt Misses out on 3-Star S Bryson Williams

Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt staff received a bit of bad news on the recruiting trail on Wednesday as one of the Commodores' top safety prospects officially committed to Iowa State.