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Sources: Eli Stowers Intends To Opt Out Of ReliaQuest Bowl, Prepare For NFL Draft

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers will opt out of Vanderbilt’s bowl game in an effort to begin preparing for the NFL Draft, sources told Vandy on SI. The Vanderbilt tight end opting out was first reported by CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello.

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In an Impressive Season, Vanderbilt Basketball Just Got Its Most Impressive Win Yet; Column

The outlier 3-point percentage had preceded Tyler Harris all offseason as he went in and out of Vanderbilt’s Huber Center each day for practice and individual workouts.

College Basketball News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 21

Fast Start, Lots of Energy Propels No. 13 Vanderbilt Past Wake Forest

After the last two games against Central Arkansas and Memphis, something felt a little off despite Vanderbilt winning both games. The Commodores’ energy and passion did not look quite as sharp as it has for the majority of the season.

No. 13 Vanderbilt stays unbeaten, keeps rolling as SEC play looms

The Vanderbilt Commodores have emerged as one of the best teams in men's college basketball, and they've done so in dominant fashion.

CBB weekend winners, losers: Texas Tech's heroics, Auburn's errors highlight the holidays

Chris Beard, Ole Miss searching for answers after myriad missed opportunities in non-conference play

No. 19 Texas Tech hands No. 3 Duke first loss of season in historic comeback

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Three Keys and A Prediction: Vanderbilt vs. Wake Forest

Vanderbilt basketball travels to Winston Salem on Saturday as Mark Byington's team looks to move to 12-0 for the first time since 2007-2008 and to be within one game of an undefeated non-conference play.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 20

Column: Vanderbilt Football is a Rare Breed That Deserves Appreciation

For close to a decade, the college football bowl season has increasingly become less and less meaningful to teams and players. Whether it is the expansion

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 19

How Strong Are Vanderbilt Basketball's Wins, Metrics? A Look At Its Rèsumè

Say what you will about Vanderbilt basketball through the first 11 games of Mark Byington’s second season at the helm, but it’s undefeated and the metrics have fallen in love with the Commodores with two games left in its non-conference slate. The Commodores head to Winston Salem to face Wake Forest as the No.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 19

What It Would Mean For Vanderbilt Football to Get 11th Win

For a team that was picked toward the bottom of the SEC in the preseason with not much expectations in the eyes of fans and media members, it has been an extremely surprising year watching Vanderbilt football.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 19

Vanderbilt's New Baseball Endowment Reflects Tim Corbin's Lasting Impact

Tim Corbin’s impact on Vanderbilt Athletics continues to expand far beyond the field, and, on Friday, the university announced it received a gift to endow

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 19

Vanderbilt football’s Clark Lea reacts to Diego Pavia’s controversial Heisman Trophy reaction

As Vanderbilt football star Diego Pavia was up for the Heisman Trophy this season, he would ultimately lose out on it to Indiana Hoosier quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 18

Vanderbilt Could be Without a Key Offensive Weapon in ReliaQuest Bowl

Vanderbilt may be without one of its most important offensive weapons when it faces Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31. After initially expressing optimism that

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 18

Clark Lea Stands With Diego Pavia Amid Post-Heisman Backlash

Clark Lea has consistently demonstrated that there isn’t much that he won’t have Diego Pavia’s back on. The Vanderbilt head coach publicly campaigned for

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 18

Jared Curtis Named Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year

5-Star Vanderbilt quarterback signee Jared Curtis earned some impressive honors this week, being named the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Tennessee.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 18

Clark Lea Named Finalist For Another Coaching Award: The Anchor

Vanderbilt football head coach Clark Lea is up for another coaching award this season. Wednesday afternoon, Lea was named a finalist for the 2025 Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award by the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and the Peach Bowl.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 17

Vanderbilt Basketball Did Something it Hasn't in a Long Time on Wednesday Night

Last time this Vanderbilt program did what it did on Wednesday night, it was Nov. 21, 1997. The last time it did this in this city was Dec. 7, 1996. Each

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 17

Vanderbilt Basketball’s Defense Shines Despite Offensive Struggles

Vanderbilt walked into FedEx Forum looking to renew an in-state series with the Memphis Tigers, but probably did not quite have the game it necessarily expected.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 17

Takeaways From Vanderbilt Basketball's Overtime Win Over Memphis

Vanderbilt basketball took down Memphis 77-70 in a game at FedEx Forum that required overtime and put the undefeated Commodores up for their first loss.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / December 17

Ingram wasted little time clapping back at Pavia’s Heisman voter diss

Mark Ingram II wasted little time clapping back at Diego Pavia’s Heisman voter diss

Ingram took it upon himself to run over the Vanderbilt QB, who finished second in Saturday’s Heisman voting and then pouted both on social media and at a New York City club.

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 16

Clark Lea Wins Second Coach of the Year Award

Vanderbilt football head coach Clark Lea got another honor for his coaching effort over the 2025 season. Lea was named the 2025 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year by the Football Writers Association of America and the Allstate Sugar Bowl Tuesday afternoon.

Diego Pavia News / Athlon Sports / December 13

Diego Pavia's Dad, Roel Pavia Remains a Mystery Amid Vanderbilt's Success

There are few stories in college football this season more surprising than the Vanderbilt Commodores' rise behind Diego Pavia. The senior quarterback from Albuquerque has gone from overlooked to unavoidable, guiding the Commodores to national relevance and a spot in the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Iowa Hawkeyes on New Year’s Eve.

Clark Lea News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4