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Vanderbilt vs. Missouri score prediction by expert football model

A pair of insurgent SEC teams on a roll square off in Music City this weekend, as No. 10 Vanderbilt welcomes No. 15 Missouri in one of college football’s three ranked-on-ranked matchups on Saturday.

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Why Theo Von is Drawn to Vanderbilt Football

NASHVILLE – He is one of the more unlikely, yet one of the more entertaining fans of Vanderbilt football. Celebrity comedian Theo Von has been vocal about his fandom for Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea and his team ever since Vanderbilt took down No.

Diego Pavia News / Sporting News / October 24

Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia faces another test in Heisman campaign vs. Missouri

The Commodores QB will try to move up this week.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 24

Vanderbilt Preparing for Massive Recruiting Weekend

While things have certainly looked great on the field this season for Vanderbilt, Clark Lea and the Commodores' staff have ensured that things look just as great off the field as well.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 24

Vanderbilt Football Has Another Chance To Bolster CFP Rèsumè. Yes, Really; Column

NASHVILLE—Just imagine the scene. It’s Saturday evening at FirstBank Stadium and Vanderbilt is celebrating a win over No. 15 Missouri on a day that started

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 24

Vanderbilt WBB Athlete Gets Preseason Honor: The Anchor

One Vanderbilt women’s basketball player is getting an honorable preseason accolade. Sophomore guard Mikayla Blakes was named to the preseason All-SEC First Team by the 16 SEC coaches.

College Football News / College Football News / October 23

Missouri vs Vanderbilt Prediction: Huge Game in SEC Race

Yeah, really, Missouri vs Vanderbilt might be the biggest and most important game on a late October Saturday. No matter what, both teams will still be in the hunt for the SEC Championship, and even the College Football Playoff, after this, but the winner will be on rocket fuel.

Diego Pavia News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 23

Vanderbilt makes major Diego Pavia decision after LSU win

The specter of Vanderbilt being the home of College GameDay and a potential entrant in the College Football Playoff has forced some big moves in Nashville.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 23

How Tyler Tanner Demonstrated Leap in Vanderbilt's Two Exhibition Games

NASHVILLE—Don’t call Tyler Tanner a liar. The Vanderbilt sophomore guard said all along that he’d have a more prevalent role in Vanderbilt’s offense than he did as a freshman.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 23

Takeaways from Vanderbilt Basketball's Exhibition Win over UAB

Vanderbilt took down UAB and cleared the bench in an 89-67 trouncing in Birmingham on Thursday night as it finished exhibition play prior to its season opener against Lipscomb on Nov.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 23

Vanderbilt Adds 3-Star TE to 2026 Class

Clark Lea and the Commodores' coaching staff continued to roll on the recruiting trail this week, landing the fourth commitment in the 2026 class in the last month alone.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 23

Vanderbilt Adds Highly Touted Prospects to Weekend Visitor List

Vanderbilt has found a lot of success on the recruiting trail throughout the 2026 cycle, so much so that with just over a month until the early signing period kicks off, the Commodores have been able to divert some attention to the class of 2027 as well.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 23

Vanderbilt Working to Flip 5-Star Georgia Commit Jared Curtis

While the Vanderbilt football staff has certainly been hard at work on the recruiting trail recently, this week looks to have turned things up a notch for the Commodores.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 23

Vanderbilt Women’s Golf Finishes Third: The Anchor

Vanderbilt women’s golf had a solid outcome this week. Vanderbilt women’s golf finished third at its event at The Ally, with a score of 5-under. Vanderbilt finished one stroke above Ole Miss, who finished in fourth place at the tournament.

Khordae Sydnor News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 22

A Handshake of Hope: How Khordae Sydnor Was Inspired to Dream Big

NASHVILLE—Two taps, a thumb wrestle, a finger motion to indicate love, a tap on the heart and a hand to the sky. That’s all it takes for Khordae Sydnor to feel that all is right in the world. Perhaps it’s a meaningless gesture to some, but to Sydnor, his two brothers and his father Tracy, every step has meaning.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 22

Commodores' Commit Kahden Smith is Confident in What Clark Lea is Building

Vanderbilt's 2026 recruiting class is shaping up to be one of the strongest in recent program history with 18 commitments just a over a month out from the early signing period.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 22

2027 Commodores' Safety Prospect Speaks on Recent Nashville Visit

It's safe to say that the Commodores' are currently in the midst of one of the most impressive runs in program history in more ways than one. Clark Lea and the staff have not only fielded an incredibly tough football team that currently sits at 6-1 on the season, but have also been extremely active on the recruiting trail as well.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 22

Vanderbilt Women’s Tennis FInishes Week-Long Event On Top: The Anchor

Vanderbilt women’s tennis had a successful week at the ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships. Vanderbilt ended up winning the regional title in the doubles category over its arch rival Tennessee.

Vanderbilt Commodores 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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Eli Drinkwitz News / 5 GOATs / October 19

Missouri at Vanderbilt odds: Opening point spread released, How to Watch

Missouri and Vanderbilt are set to square off in a Week 8 showdown in the SEC and the odds are in! All odds and lines are courtesy of BetMGM. Missouri and Vanderbilt are coming off games against Auburn and LSU, respectively.

Diego Pavia News / Yardbarker / October 18