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Vanderbilt Football Transformation on Display Saturday on Senior Day

NASHVILLE – It was not long ago that Vanderbilt football had a completely different perception in the college football world. For the longest time, Vanderbilt was at the bottom of the SEC and considered an automatic win for nearly every other SEC team.

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Clark Lea Extension Watch: A Significant Dinner? What's At Stake?

NASHVILLE—-The dinner could be a nothing burger or a significant piece of Vanderbilt football history, but its timing was ominous. Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea deviated from his normal routine of fasting on Monday to eat a steak dinner with “all the fixings” alongside Vanderbilt chancellor Daniel Diermeier.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 19

Assessing Vanderbilt Soccer’s Title Hopes: The Anchor

Vanderbilt soccer is playing its Round of 32 game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday night against Clemson. The Commodores have been red hot, ripping off nine consecutive wins en route to a SEC Tournament Championship and a first round NCAA Tournament victory.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 18

Where Vanderbilt Football Ranks in the Latest College Football Playoff Rankings

Another week of college football is in the book as there are only two more weeks left in the college football regular season before conference championship week.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 18

Vanderbilt Lands Commitment from 2026 Guard Baylor Allen

Mark Byington and the Commodores' staff received a bit of good news this week as Vanderbilt added yet another commitment to the 2026 recruiting class, bringing the class total to now five prospects.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 18

Refreshed Vanderbilt Football Looks to Keep Postseason Hopes Alive Against Surging Kentucky

NASHVILLE – It may not be a high-profile matchup like Vanderbilt’s games against Alabama, Missouri or Texas, but Saturday is a tricky game that should have the attention of Vanderbilt this weekend against Kentucky.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 18

Vanderbilt Among Top Schools for Elite 2027 TE Prospect

The Commodores received a bit of good news this week on the recruiting front as Vanderbilt was named among the final schools for one of the top tight end prospects in the 2027 class.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 18

SEC Nation to Visit Vanderbilt: The Anchor

Another popular gameday show will be visiting Nashville this weekend. “SEC Nation” will be holding its show on Vanderbilt’s campus this Saturday to preview No.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / November 17

2026 4-star recruit that's committed to Big 10 program set to visit Tennessee for Vols' matchup against Vanderbilt

The Tennessee Vols are hoping to swipe a 2026 football commit from a Big 10 program. According to On3's Steve Wiltfong, the Vols are set to receive a visit from 2026 four-star defensive lineman Carter Gooden.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 17

Does Vanderbilt Control Its Own Destiny? That's The Million-Dollar Question; Column

NASHVILLE—Since the moment in which Brock Taylor’s onside kick unceremoniously trickled out of bounds and ended all possibilities that Vanderbilt was going

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 17

Vanderbilt Athletics Mid-November Weekend Wrap-up: The Anchor

Vanderbilt athletics had a solid weekend. It all started Friday morning as both men’s and women’s cross country went to Huntsville, Alabama for the NCAA South Region Championships.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 16

Preview:: No. 14 Vanderbilt Football vs. Kentucky, Game 11

If Vanderbilt wants a chance at a spot in the College Football Playoff, it needs to take care of business this week. The Commodores are 8-2 and coming off their second bye week of the season as the home finale looms this weekend with a 5-5 Kentucky team coming to town.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 16

Future Commodores Deliver Dominant Playoff Performances

Although this season has already been one of the most impressive in recent program history for the Commodores, the future may be even brighter. As of now,

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 16

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.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 15

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.

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.

No. 3 Texas A&M shuts down No. 22 Missouri in Matt Zollers' first start

No. 18 Miami overcomes slow start to hand Syracuse sixth straight loss

Bill Belichick, North Carolina get much-needed win in nine-sack effort vs. Stanford

Wisconsin upsets No. 23 Washington to snap six-game skid

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

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

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

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

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history