Vanderbilt Commodores: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Vanderbilt WBB Athlete Gets High Preseason Honor: The Anchor

A Vanderbilt women’s basketball star is getting plenty of preseason recognition and she got additional recognition on Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore guard Mikayla Blakes was named to The Athletic’s preseason All-America first team on Tuesday.

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National media outlet makes 'bold prediction' that involves the Tennessee Vols and the Vanderbilt Commodores

There usually isn't much on the line when the Tennessee Vols and the Vanderbilt Commodores meet for their annual late season matchup. The 2025 matchup between Vandy and Tennessee, however, could veer from the norm.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 29

Why Australian Football Team is Visiting Vanderbilt Football, Clark Lea

NASHVILLE—18 hours of plane travel, stops in San Francisco, Cleveland and an eight-hour drive to Nashville later, Damien Hardwick and the rest of the Gold

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 29

Vanderbilt Football Gears Up For “Exciting” Challenge: The Anchor

No. 20 Vanderbilt football has another huge game on its hands this weekend as the Commodores hit the road for a game against No. 9 Texas. With just four games left in the season, it is officially the final stretch of the regular season.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 28

How Vanderbilt Football's Band of 'Misfits' Has Found Success

NASHVILLE—In the moments following Vanderbilt’s football roster splitting up and sharing their respective stories with each other on a summer Saturday,

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 28

2027 OT Jake Baker Speaks on Recent Nashville Trip

The recruiting trail never stops, and this past week in Nashville was a prime example. Although the Commodores were preparing to take on then-No. 15 Missouri in arguably the biggest home game in FirstBank Stadium in decades, the Vanderbilt staff was also focused on welcoming a massive crop of both current and potential commits for campus visits.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 28

Commodores' Commits Shine Under Friday Night Lights

Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt staff have been extremely active on the recruiting trail throughout this fall, currently holding 23 commitments in the 2026 class, and one in the class of 2027.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 28

Vanderbilt Men’s Tennis Performs Well in Tuscaloosa: The Anchor

Vanderbilt men’s tennis had a great weekend at the Crimson Tide Fall Challenge in Tuscaloosa, Alabama over the weekend. Vanderbilt finished the weekend off with its third consecutive win in the doubles portion of the weekend.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 27

Vanderbilt Adds 3-Star CB Mason Lewis to 2026 Class

Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt coaching staff are in the midst of a truly dominant run on the recruiting trail as of late, landing now seven new commitments over just the last month alone.

Diego Pavia News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 27

How Did Diego Pavia Grade Out Against Missouri? Grades, Snap Count Observations

NASHVILLE—Diego Pavia stepped up to the podium with his silver chain and a hat advertising his Heisman Trophy campaign. As it stands, the Vanderbilt quarterback doesn’t appear to believe that he’s out of the race.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 26

Vanderbilt Adds Another Flip to 2026 Class

After landing 3-Star tight end Palmer Riley and JUCO prospect Michael Smith earlier this week, the Commodores continued adding talent to the 2026 recruiting class on Sunday.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 26

Where Vanderbilt Landed in Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 After Week 9

It wasn’t pretty, but Vanderbilt Football escaped FirstBank Stadium with a 17-10 win Saturday, outlasting Missouri to improve to 7-1 — its best start since

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 25

No. 10 Vanderbilt makes program history, takes down No. 15 Missouri

Diego Pavia dove into the end zone on a 1-yard touchdown run with 1:52 left to give No. 10 Vanderbilt a 17-10 victory over No. 15 Missouri.

Nick Saban furious with Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia for 'catastrophic' moment

Diego Pavia's lawyers amending JUCO lawsuit to be class action

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 25

Vanderbilt vs. Missouri prediction: Who wins, and why?

Vanderbilt and Missouri square off in one of the SEC’s three ranked-on-ranked matchups as college football’s Week 9 action kicks off, so let’s lock in our final On SI prediction for the game.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25

Nick Saban furious with Diego Pavia for 'catastrophic' moment

Nick Saban furious with Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia for 'catastrophic' moment

Saban’s critique serves as a master class in game-day psychology.

Diego Pavia's lawyers amending JUCO lawsuit to be class action

Nick Saban issues a warning to future coaches of Penn State, Florida

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 24

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.

Diego Pavia 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

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history