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No More Politician Hat For Clark Lea, Time To Hone In On The Mission Again

No More Politician Hat For Clark Lea, Time To Hone In On The Mission Again

NASHVILLE—-It was almost as if someone was up at the podium in Vanderbilt football’s team room doing a historically inaccurate impression of Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7
Clark Lea Updates Status of Eli Stowers and Diego Pavia Ahead of ReliaQuest Bowl

Clark Lea Updates Status of Eli Stowers and Diego Pavia Ahead of ReliaQuest Bowl

NASHVILLE— It looks like it will be one final ride for two all-time Vanderbilt football greats on New Year’s Eve. Clark Lea told local reporters on Sunday night that he expects Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Eli Stowers to participate in Vanderbilt’s Reliaquest Bowl game against Iowa.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7
Vanderbilt Football Looking to Celebrate in Tampa, Not Prove People Wrong

Vanderbilt Football Looking to Celebrate in Tampa, Not Prove People Wrong

NASHVILLE – In Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings, Vanderbilt’s fate was essentially sealed when the graphic showed the Commodores at the No. 14 spot despite a 45-24 over a ranked Tennessee team just three days before.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7
What the Data Says About Vanderbilt’s CFP Case After Being Left Out by the Committee 

What the Data Says About Vanderbilt’s CFP Case After Being Left Out by the Committee 

Vanderbilt was dealt a gut punch that resonated far beyond the walls of McGugin Athletic Center on Sunday when it not only missed out on the College Football Playoff, but was slotted all the way down at No.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7
Vanderbilt Football Finds Out Bowl Destination

Vanderbilt Football Finds Out Bowl Destination

After 12 games and a historically successful regular season for Vanderbilt football, it is now time to turn the calendar to the postseason. Vanderbilt finished the regular season 10-2 first its first-ever 10 win season, but it was not enough to make the College Football Playoff.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7
Vanderbilt Football Misses College Football Playoff

Vanderbilt Football Misses College Football Playoff

It’s official. Vanderbilt will not make the College Football Playoff.  The Commodores were not included in Sunday’s bracket release and are the first SEC

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7
Diego Pavia's Heisman Case is Clear, But It May Not Be Enough; Column

Diego Pavia's Heisman Case is Clear, But It May Not Be Enough; Column

NASHVILLE—The idea that Diego Pavia could sit at UFC323 and fully focus on the competition playing out in front of him and his offensive linemen appears to have some naivety mixed into it.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 7
Clark Lea Makes Final Statement to College Football Playoff Committee

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.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 6
Did Vanderbilt’s CFP Chances Improve After Conference Championship Saturday?

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.

Clark Lea News / Gridiron Heroics / December 6
Clark Lea Believes Vanderbilt Commodores Should Make 12-Team Playoff

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

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.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 5
Diego Pavia Named Finalist for National Award: The Anchor

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.

Clark Lea News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4
Vanderbilt explored a desperation move to improve their College Football Playoff chances

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.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 4
'Best Prospect in The Country,' Clark Lea Speaks on Jared Curtis For First Time

'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

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

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.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 3
“I Share Their Frustration”: Clark Lea’s Message to His Team After Penultimate Rankings Release

“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 / A to Z Sports / December 3
The Vanderbilt Commodores' blowout win over the Tennessee Vols ended up meaning absolutely nothing

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 / Athlon Sports / December 2
Nation’s No. 1 QB Jared Curtis Breaks Silence on Reported Vanderbilt Flip

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

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.

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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

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.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / November 30
Which bowl game the Tennessee Vols could be playing in after finishing regular season with a loss to Vanderbilt

Which bowl game the Tennessee Vols could be playing in after finishing regular season with a loss to Vanderbilt

The Tennessee Vols finished the 2025 regular season with an uninspiring 45-24 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday in Neyland Stadium. A win over Vandy could've put Tennessee in position to play in the Citrus Bowl.

Diego Pavia News / Yardbarker / November 29
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia makes big Heisman statement

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
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