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Cole Spence to Return to Vanderbilt Football for 2026 Season

Vanderbilt tight end Cole Spence intends to return to Vanderbilt for the 2026 season, he announced on Sunday. Vandy on SI has confirmed Spence’s intentions to return, via a source. Spence has one more season of eligibility remaining after his 2025 campaign in which he went for 13 receptions, 202 yards and two touchdowns.

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Vanderbilt Lacrosse Schedule Released : The Anchor

Vanderbilt lacrosse’s schedule for the upcoming 2026 season was released late last week. Vanderbilt’s schedule contains 10 home games, three of which will be against American Conference opponents.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 23

'He’s as talented a guy as anybody,' Mike James Has Chance to Propel Vanderbilt Basketball Forward

Vanderbilt point guard Frankie Collins was sitting at home due to a “lower-body” injury while Vanderbilt took on Wake Forest in Winston Salem and instantly picked up a phone to retweet a tweet. “Here’s your chance, Mike James ,” the tweet declared. It was the result of Collins missing Sunday’s game, but James finally had his opportunity.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 23

Vanderbilt WBB Continues Undefeated Season : The Anchor

No. 13 Vanderbilt women’s basketball dominated on the way to a 12-0 start to the season, beating Texas Southern 96-46. Vanderbilt was on fire from behind the arc all afternoon on Saturday, draining a school record 18 three-pointers on 44 percent shooting from long range.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 22

Where Vanderbilt Basketball Rose to in AP Top 25

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt basketball is ranked No. 11 in the AP Top 25, per the Monday afternoon release of the poll. The Commodores moved up two spots from their No.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 21

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.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 21

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.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / December 21

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.

Chris Beard, Ole Miss searching for answers after missed opportunities

Georgetown coach Ed Cooley hit a child with a water bottle

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

Penny Hardaway, Memphis off to miserable start in 2025

CBB weekend winners, losers

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 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 / 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

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Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / December 3

The Vanderbilt Commodores' blowout win over the Tennessee Vols ended up meaning absolutely nothing

The Tennessee Vols' matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores this past weekend in Knoxville was billed as the biggest game ever in this historic in-state rivalry.