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Vanderbilt Rises in SEC Preseason Media Poll

Vanderbilt was picked to finished 13th in the Preseason SEC Media poll, the league announced in a Friday press release. The Commodores return 78% of their offensive production–including quarterback Diego Pavia–and 77% of their defensive production from its 2024 team that finished 7-6 with a Birmingham Bowl win over Georgia Tech.

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Top Commodores Recruiting Target Transferring for Senior Season

One of the Commodores' top priority prospects in the 2026 class is shaking up the high school football landscape in the state of Tennessee. Joel Wyatt,

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 17

“That’s When You Define Who You Are”: Vanderbilt's Clark Lea’s Evolution in Nashville Hasn’t Come Easy

On an early September night in 2021, Vanderbilt football entered a new era. Head coach Clark Lea coached his first game on the sidelines of FirstBank Stadium against East Tennessee State.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 17

Vanderbilt Football Fall Camp Position Previews: Running Back

Vandy on SI’s projected depth chart: Starter: Sedrick Alexander Backups: AJ Newberry, Mahkylin Young Battling: Chase Gillespie, Gabe Fields What to watch for: Alexander proved to be a capable back in 2024, but Vanderbilt’s run game still left plenty to be desired.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 16

“He Was My Safety Blanket”: Diego Pavia Excited to Run it Back With Eli Stowers

The connection that Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and tight end Eli Stowers proved to be reliable over the course of last season. Now, with Stowers returning to the Commodores for his final season, fans get to see the Pavia-Stowers connection continue to develop for one more year.

Jaylen Carey News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 16

Former Vanderbilt Forward Jaylen Carey Knows What he's Doing With 'That Place' Comment. As a Result, Buckle Up.

Jaylen Carey sure is embracing that villain role. The guy that stood in front of the Tennessee media on Monday had the same voice, ball of muscle and

Martel Hight News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 16

'I Don't Know How He Does It.' Inside Martel Hight's Transition to Wide Receiver

Atlanta–Martel Hight was outside on the field at Vanderbilt’s outdoor practice facility going through his cornerback drills when Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia threw him the ball while Vanderbilt senior offensive advisor Jerry Kill looked on. Hight caught Pavia’s throw and just like that, Kill was convinced. “Son,” Kill said.

Diego Pavia News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 15

Vanderbilt Football’s Plan to Take Pressure off Pavia: The Run Game

Last season, Vanderbilt’s running game did not go how they probably planned it out to be. The Commodores ranked 13th in the SEC in rushing offense and 12th in the conference in rushing touchdowns.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 15

'He's The Rambo Of Our Team:' Randon Fontenette Emerging As Leader Of Vanderbilt Secondary

ATLANTA -- As Jalen Milroe's pass deflected off the hands of Ryan Williams, Randon Fontenette made a play that would alter the course of the entire college football season.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 15

How Vanderbilt Football is Approaching Need to Force More Turnovers

Clark Lea knows that Vanderbilt’s 7-6 2024 season could’ve easily been another 2-10 one had things not lined up the way they did for his program. The

Martel Hight News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Vanderbilt’s Martel Hight Set to Play All Three Phases in 2025

ATLANTA — Martel Hight emerged as a bright spot last season on the best Vanderbilt football team in over a decade. The sophomore defensive back became a full-time starter and a dynamic special teams threat, earning All-SEC honors as a return specialist.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 15

Vanderbilt Flips 4-Star RB From Louisville

Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt staff added another member to the Commodores' 2026 recruiting class on Monday, flipping a talented running back prospect from Louisville where he'd been committed since March.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 15

Logan Johnstone To Play At Vanderbilt: The Anchor

Washington State transfer outfielder Logan Johnstone has decided to not sign with a MLB team and play college baseball at Vanderbilt next season, he told Vanderbilt On SI .

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 15

Can Drew Dickey win Vanderbilt's backup quarterback job? I The Anchor

If Clark Lea didn’t have guys like Drew Dickey, his program would be in a different place than it is now. Dickey has seen the field in just one game and a few total snaps in his time at Vanderbilt–and hasn’t often won the backup job, either–but he’s paid his dues, has kept his head up and will earn a Vanderbilt degree this school year.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 14

Vanderbilt Baseball Commit Goes Undrafted

Vanderbilt baseball commit Aiden Stillman went undrafted in this year's MLB Draft. Stillman stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs 190 pounds from Trinity Prep School in Florida.

Diego Pavia News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 14

Everything Vanderbilt Quarterback Diego Pavia Said at SEC Media Day

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia made the trip to Atlanta for the Commodores’ SEC Media Day. He joined Randon Fontenette and Martel Hight as the three athletes representing Vanderbilt as they took questions from the media.

Diego Pavia News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Vanderbilt Gets Creative to Keep Diego Pavia Clear of Controversy at SEC Media Days

If you were hoping for fireworks from Diego Pavia at SEC Media Days, you might be disappointed. While on "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning," Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea made it clear this week that the Commodores' outspoken quarterback is operating under strict orders during his appearance in Atlanta.

College Football News / College Football News / July 12