NASHVILLE – At a Vanderbilt football practice in the fall of 2022, then walk-on Nick Rinaldi was just trying to do what he could to find a role for himself on the roster.
NASHVILLE—Last time Vanderbilt linebacker Bryce Cowan stood in this spot just beyond the lines of Vanderbilt’s grass practice field in the weeks leading up to a season, he had an admission to make.
NASHVILLE—For a few minutes on Thursday morning, seven media members stood on Vanderbilt’s grass practice field waiting for the usually-punctual Nick Lezynski.
NASHVILLE -- The grind of fall camp for Vanderbilt football continued Thursday with the second day of practice for the Commodores. The Commodores know
NASHVILLE---Vanderbilt football continues to usher in a new offensive era with a quarterback competition in mid swing and a relatively new group across the board, and Thursday was its most substantial day of practice of the fall thus far.
NASHVILLE—-Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has often measured his program’s progress by how many players are on the practice field for it when fall camp begins, and he has a positive indicator in that regard.
It has been a little over eight months since Vanderbilt football picked apart and went on a second half runaway against its in-state rivals on the road.
The Tennessee Volunteers have picked up an intriguing big man via the transfer portal after a lawsuit granted him an extra year of eligibility to play college hoops.
Vandy on SI’ s projected depth chart: Starting pass catchers: Cole Spence, Jayvontay Conner Blocking TE’s: Maurice Veney, Gabe Fisher (FB) Others to watch:
Vandy on SI’ s projected depth chart: Quick tackle: Cade McConnell Quick guard: Micah Debose Center: Lyndon Cooper Strong guard: Clinton Azibuke Strong
Vandy on SI’ s projected depth chart: Starters: Sedrick Alexander, MK Young Rotational backs: Jamezell Lassiter Others to watch: Evan Hampton, Gabe Fields, Izayah Lee Room storyline: Vanderbilt has three proven players here that head coach Clark Lea will handle conservatively throughout the fall, but that’s where this gets interesting.
In the middle of Vanderbilt football’s schedule, right before its bye week on Halloweekend, lies a road matchup against Kentucky. The last time the Commodores and Wildcats met on the field, Vanderbilt wrecked Kentucky, winning 45-17 in the final home game of the season.
If there was ever a good time for Vanderbilt football to go on a midseason winning streak in the heat of conference play, look no further than the back half of October.
Looking around college football, there are fewer starts to conference play that a team has this season than what Vanderbilt has. The Commodores begin conference play on the road against Auburn and national title hopeful Georgia.
When the SEC released the days and times for this year’s nine-game conference slate, there was one thing that stuck out more than most on Vanderbilt’s schedule.
Vanderbilt men’s basketball got some big scheduling news Monday morning with the official release of its SEC slate for the 2026-27 season. Vanderbilt will begin and finish its conference schedule with matchups against in-state rival Tennessee.
NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt football is in a new era under head coach Clark Lea as it moves forward after a program-best 10-3 season, but does so while replacing star quarterback Diego Pavia and star tight end Eli Stowers.
Former Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia got some tough news on Thursday. Former Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia’s last great moment on a football field may have happened last November in Knoxville.
Diego Pavia was a superstar for the Vanderbilt Commodores in 2024 and 2025.
Clark Lea has built something extremely impressive during his time as head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Head coach Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt Commodores have picked up a massive 2027 commitment.
Tyler Tanner was one of the best guards in the country last season, and the Vanderbilt Commodores were happy to have him.
A starting SEC quarterback wants to enter the 2027 transfer portal. His school tells him he can’t unless he gives up the benefits tied to a revenue-sharing agreement he already signed.
Quarterback Diego Pavia is set to attend Baltimore Ravens minicamp this weekend after becoming the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since former Northern Illinois Huskies QB Jordan Lynch in 2014.
Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia will get a chance to make an NFL roster after going undrafted.
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