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Where Vanderbilt Landed in Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 After Week 12

Vanderbilt Football had its second bye week Saturday after its thrilling overtime victory over Auburn last weekend. That victory improved the Commodores to 8-2 on the season and kept them firmly in the mix for the College Football Playoff. “Everything's at stake, and the mission is winning,” Lea said after defeating Auburn.

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Everything Mark Byington Said After Vanderbilt's 104-75 Victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball continued its stretch of non-conference victories Saturday when it took down Arkansas-Pine Bluff 104-75. It was another strong showing for the Commodore offense, with Duke Miles leading the way again with 20 points on 6-13 shooting.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / November 14

Tennessee Vols athletic director Danny White hilariously claps back at Vanderbilt fan

Earlier this week, Tennessee Vols athletic director Danny White announced that UT's upcoming game against the Vanderbilt Commodores in Neyland Stadium is sold out.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 14

Three Keys: How Vanderbilt Football Can Improve Out of Bye Week

NASHVILLE--Vanderbilt football has two weeks to prove that it's a College Football Playoff level team and it appears as if it will be rejuvenated when it gets back to the field for its matchups with Kentucky and Tennessee.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 14

A Spiritual Revival: Inside Vanderbilt Football’s Boldness For Jesus Christ

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia stood on the 46-yard line toward the north end zone of FirstBank Stadium for a postgame interview with ESPN’s Katie George following Vanderbilt's 31-24 win over a No.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 14

Vanderbilt Men’s Golf Signs Elite Class: The Anchor

Vanderbilt men’s golf had an extraordinary day on National Signing Day. The Commodores came away with the nation’s top class. The Commodores signed the top two ranked players in the class of 2026.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 13

Vanderbilt Football Cheering Guide: Who Vanderbilt Fans Should Want to Win During the Bye

Vanderbilt fans get the luxury of a mid-November bye this weekend to not worry or stress over watching their team play this weekend. With the Commodores at 8-2 with two games remaining, there is still a spot in the College Football Playoff to play for.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 13

Commodores' Prospects Share Reactions to Weekend Trip

Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt staff not only put together a tough win in a close game this past weekend with Auburn, but were also very active on the recruiting trail, welcoming a massive crop of prospects from the class of 2026, 2027 and beyond.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 13

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball Gets Third Win: The Anchor

Vanderbilt women’s basketball kept its undefeated start going as it took down Austin Peay in Clarksville by a score of 75-65. It was not as flashy or impressive of a performance by Vanderbilt, but it was enough for the Commodores to come out of Clarksville alive.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 13

Vanderbilt Basketball’s Equalizer: The Three-point Shot

NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt’s offense has seemed to make itself more dangerous this season. The Commodores have scored at a high rate this season and Wednesday night was no different.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 12

Takeaways From Vanderbilt Basketball's 92-62 Win Over Eastern Kentucky

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt basketball moved to 3-0 on the season with Wednesday night's 92-62 win over Eastern Kentucky in which the Commodores trailed for just 46 seconds of game time.

Diego Pavia News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 12

Diego Pavia Gets Four Weekly Awards: The Anchor

Diego Pavia had quite the start to the week after he received four different weekly awards Monday afternoon for his performance against Auburn over the weekend.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 11

Where Vanderbilt Football Ranks in the Second College Football Rankings Release

The newest edition of the College Football rankings are here as the season moves one week closer to the end of the regular season and into postseason play.

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 11

4-Star In-State RB Asa Barnes Speaks on Recent Nashville Trip

Vanderbilt eked out a close win against Auburn this past weekend to improve to 8-2 on the season and 4-2 in conference play, but the biggest wins of the weekend may have come of the field as the Commodores made very strong impressions with several potential future commits from the next few upcoming recruiting classes.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 11

Don't Count Out Maturity in Vanderbilt Football's Rise; Column

NASHVILLE—-One more misstep, one shred of discouragement or one more stupid mistake and this thing would’ve been all but out of reach. The margin that

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 11

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball Moves to 2-0: The Anchor

Vanderbilt women’s basketball cruised to a win over Furman Monday night by a score of 96-48 in the home opener. The story of the game was Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, who led Vanderbilt in scoring with 16 points as she hit two of her three three-pointer attempts in the game.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 8

Diego Pavia's magic propels No. 16 Vanderbilt to OT win over Auburn

Diego Pavia's third touchdown pass, a four-yarder to Cole Spence, lifted No. 16 Vanderbilt to a 45-38 overtime win over Auburn on Saturday.

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Diego Pavia News / Yardbarker / November 1

No. 9 Vanderbilt still has path to CFP despite heartbreaking loss

Despite heartbreaking loss to No. 20 Texas, No. 9 Vanderbilt still has path to CFP

Despite the 34-31 road setback, Vanderbilt can still get to the 12-team College Football Playoff, but for the remainder of the 2025 regular season, the Commodores have zero margin for error.

Arch Manning stokes No. 20 Texas to big lead, win against No. 9 Vanderbilt

Arch Manning hitting stride at right time for surging No. 20 Texas

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Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / October 29

National media outlet makes 'bold prediction' that involves the Tennessee Vols and the Vanderbilt Commodores

There usually isn't much on the line when the Tennessee Vols and the Vanderbilt Commodores meet for their annual late season matchup. The 2025 matchup between Vandy and Tennessee, however, could veer from the norm.

Diego Pavia News / Yardbarker / October 19

Vanderbilt reaches its highest AP poll ranking in 78 years

The Vanderbilt Commodores are in uncharted territory for their football program. After Saturday's win over previously No. 10-ranked LSU, the Commodores not only showed they are legitimate SEC contenders, but they are also now a top-10 team in the entire country.

No. 17 Vanderbilt shows it's a legit SEC title contender with win over No. 10 LSU

Diego Pavia pulls a Johnny Manziel during Vanderbilt’s win over LSU

Pavia’s mom had a custom outfit supporting her son at Vandy game

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