Vanderbilt Commodores: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Clark Lea Makes Final Statement to College Football Playoff Committee

NASHVILLE---Clark Lea's media tour has finished and the final touches are on each College Football Playoff rèsumè as Sunday's Selection show looms. It's been an uncharacteristic week in which Lea has publicly campaigned, shown emotion in front of the microphone and has relentlessly played into external narratives.

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Did Vanderbilt’s CFP Chances Improve After Conference Championship Saturday?

With 10 wins in the toughest conference in the country, Vanderbilt Football has built a résumé strong enough to place them in the at-large College Football Playoff conversation.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 6

Clark Lea Believes Vanderbilt Commodores Should Make 12-Team Playoff

The Vanderbilt Commodores are in a position where they have exceeded expectations, but still find themselves on the outside looking in of the 2025 College Football Playoff.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 5

Playoff Or Not, Remember This As The Greatest Vanderbilt Football Team Ever; Column

NASHVILLE—When Diego Pavia plopped down in the tan leather chair alongside Bussin’ With The Boys hosts Taylor Lewan and Will Compton on a summer day, he was the only one on set that envisioned that his trip to Knoxville would end the way it did a few months later.

Diego Pavia News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 5

Diego Pavia Named Finalist for National Award: The Anchor

Vanderbilt’s star quarterback could win one of college football’s biggest awards. In a press release put out on Thursday, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was named one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, which goes to the best quarterback in college football as judged by the Sugar Bowl Committee.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4

Vanderbilt explored a desperation move to improve their College Football Playoff chances

Vanderbilt is going to be left out of the College Football Playoff this year barring some sort of miracle, and the Commodores reportedly explored a desperation move in an attempt to change that outcome before the rankings are finalized.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 4

'Best Prospect in The Country,' Clark Lea Speaks on Jared Curtis For First Time

NASHVILLE—Clark Lea walked into Vanderbilt’s team room silently and didn’t address an individual player in his opening statement, but he appeared to know

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 4

Takeaways From Vanderbilt Basketball's 88-69 Win Over SMU

NASHVILLE---Vanderbilt basketball took down SMU 88-69 on Wednesday in a battle of undefeateds. The Commodores proved something tonight. Here's what we learned from their performance.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 4

Tyler Tanner Puts On a Show in Win Over SMU

Vanderbilt returned home after a holiday week business trip to the Bahamas and did not miss a beat. The Commodores came away with a 88-69 win over SMU in the ACC/SEC Challenge to start the season with its ninth straight victory.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 3

“I Share Their Frustration”: Clark Lea’s Message to His Team After Penultimate Rankings Release

Vanderbilt’s magical season that was filled with high playoff hopes came to a sudden point of disappointment Tuesday night when the Commodores looked at the rankings and saw that not only did they stay at No.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 3

Vanderbilt Basketball Reflections: Standout Metrics, Collins' Passing, More

Vanderbilt has bigger aspirations, but it’s got the unofficial title of analytics and college basketball sicko’s favorite team. The Commodores haven’t

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 3

Jared Curtis Officially Signs With Vanderbilt

Five-star quarterback Jared Curtis has officially signed with Vanderbilt football, the program announced on Wednesday morning. Curtis spent the near entirety of his recruiting process committed to Georgia, but flipped his commitment to Vanderbilt on Tuesday after the Commodores' staff made a strong late push to land him.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 3

Vanderbilt's Clark Lea admits he nearly made a choice that would've majorly impacted how the game against Tennessee played out

The main reason the Vanderbilt Commodores walked away from Neyland Stadium with a 21 point win over the Tennessee Vols last weekend was because Vandy won the "middle eight" (the four minutes before halftime and the four minutes after halftime).

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.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 3

Vanderbilt Early Signing Day Tracker: Every Player Coming to the Program in 2026

Stay tuned throughout the day to see this list updated with each new signee as they make their pledges to the Commodores official. While the Commodores class features talent at nearly every position, the class begins and ends with 5-Star quarterback Jared Curtis.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 3

Duke Miles Gets Weekly Award: The Anchor

Vanderbilt men’s basketball players are starting to get some national recognition now. Vanderbilt guard Duke Miles was named the SEC Player of the Week for his performance en route to a championship at the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament during Thanksgiving week.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 2

Where Vanderbilt Football Ranks in the Penultimate CFP Rankings

With just conference championship week remaining, the College Football Playoff committee released its second to last playoff rankings list before the final one that will come on Sunday, where the official 12-team bracket will be set and the rest of the bowl game schedule will be released throughout the day.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Nation’s No. 1 QB Jared Curtis Breaks Silence on Reported Vanderbilt Flip

News broke on Tuesday that the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports, Jared Curtis, was flipping his commitment from the Georgia Bulldogs to the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / December 2

Vanderbilt football lands first five-star recruit in program history

If pen hits paper on Wednesday during National Signing Day, Jared Curtis will head to Vanderbilt to replace Heisman Trophy favorite Diego Pavia.

Vanderbilt coach calls out ‘bias’ from CFP committee

Rapper Toosii announces his college football commitment

Lane Kiffin fiasco is latest example why college football must make changes

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'College football FBS nicknames' quiz

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / December 2

Where the Tennessee Vols are predicted to land in the College Football Playoff rankings after losing to Vanderbilt

The Tennessee Vols are officially out of the College Football Playoff picture following a 45-24 blowout loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores in the regular season finale.

Diego Pavia News / Yardbarker / November 29

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia makes big Heisman statement vs. Tennessee

No. 14 Vanderbilt's impressive 45-24 win over No. 19 Tennessee on Saturday night may not be enough to get them into the College Football Playoff. But quarterback Diego Pavia's performance in that win may have been enough to get him an invite to New York City for the 2025 Heisman Trophy presentation.

Vanderbilt to keep momentum going with Clark Lea extension, QB pursuit

No. 10 Alabama blows lead but beats Auburn to play for SEC title

No. 8 Oklahoma gets late TD to survive LSU, likely clinch CFP bid

Jadan Baugh's historic outing leads Florida to rivalry win over Florida State

Louisville snaps skid with dominant shutout of rival Kentucky

Ball-control offense carries Clemson past South Carolina 28-14