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Vanderbilt shocked the nation last season with an upset win over top-ranked Alabama. The Commodores enter this year’s matchup as more than a scrappy underdog.

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Eli Stowers Knows Return Comes With Added Responsibility; Blocking

Nashville—Eli Stowers just smiles when he hears the idea that quarterbacks are considered to be pretty boys and not tough like everyone else. The Vanderbilt tight end–a former four-star quarterback recruit–likely heard that plenty of time growing up, but he’s out to prove that–as well as the narrative that he’s only an effective receiver–wrong.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 28

Vanderbilt Injury Updates Ahead of Week 1

Vanderbilt will be kicking off its 2025 season in just under 48 hours. Ahead of its season-opener against Charleston Southern, Vanderbilt has dealt with a few injury questions.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 20

Eli Stowers Earns AP All-American Honors: The Anchor

Vanderbilt’s tight end got another notable preseason honor Monday evening. Eli Stowers was selected to first-team preseason All-America by the Associated Press, making it the sixth time the Commodore star has received honors for making a preseason watch list or preseason first-team.

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Eli Stowers Gets Another Prestigious Recognition

Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers has gained yet another notable preseason recognition ahead of the 2025-2026 college football season. Stowers has been

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 10

Eli Stowers is Aware of Potential Double Teams. Vanderbilt's Other Weapons Will Determine How Often They Come

Nashville–As flattering as it is , Eli Stowers knows that he’ll have to wear the preseason First-Team All American tag every time he takes the field.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 8

Stowers Gets Two More Preseason Honors: The Anchor

Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers received two more preseason honors on Wednesday. Stowers was named by The Sporting News as a selection to the outlet’s first-team All-America and was also named on the preseason Biletnikoff Award Watch List, which is awarded to the best pass catcher in college football.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 5

Eli Stowers Explains His Strategy to Taking Maintenance Days

Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers decided to take a rest day for Monday’s fall camp practice. The senior is looking to continue to leave his mark on the Vanderbilt offense.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 5

Pavia, Stowers Up For Player of the Year: The Anchor

Two Vanderbilt football stars have been named to another prestigious preseason watchlist. Quarterback Diego Pavia and tight end Eli Stowers were both mentioned

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 4

Exclusive: Eli Stowers is Meeting Sky-High Expectations With Gratefulness and Faith

Nashville–If Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers wanted to, he could likely find a new preseason accolade that he’s been given every time he opens his phone.

College Football News / Rock M Nation / July 30

Top 10 Opposing Players: Eli Stowers and R. Mason Thomas

Eli Stowers is the top returning weapon for Diego Pavia and the Commodores. Will the NFL prospect turn in yet another great season? This summer leading up to the 2025 season, we’ll be exploring the top 10 offensive and defensive players Mizzou football is slated to face this fall.

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 22

Vanderbilt Tight End Receives Praise From Analyst

Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers is one of the more talented players at his position in the country going into this season. The senior is coming off a season where he was leader in receiving yards among all Commodore pass catchers.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 19

Vanderbilt Football Fall Camp Position Preview: Tight End

Vandy on SI’s projected depth chart: Flex starter: Eli Stowers In-line starter: Cole Spence Flex backup: Brycen Coleman In-line backup: Emmanuel Adebi What to watch for: Here’s one of Vanderbilt’s more straightforward position groups. Stowers will be the flex and will likely be Vanderbilt’s leading receiver throughout the regular season.

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 18

Vanderbilt Tight End Eli Stowers Selected to All-SEC Honors

At the conclusion of SEC Media Days in Atlanta this week, a list for preseason All-SEC honors were selected by members of the media. Among the preseason First-Team All-SEC selections was Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers.

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.

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Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 5

How Clark Lea is Managing Diego Pavia and Eli Stowers Heading Into Fall Camp

Vanderbilt football holding a spring game at FirstBank Stadium in 2025 was a marker of progress in itself. No more high school fields. No fear of poaching.

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 1

Eli Stowers named Walter Camp Preseason First-Team All-American

Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers is in elite company. Stowers has been named a preseason first-team All-American by Walter Camp, the oldest college football All-American team and one of just five that the NCAA uses to determine consensus and unanimous status at the end of the year.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / June 15

Why Georgia Flipping a Vanderbilt Committed Player Matters: The Anchor

Vanderbilt football fans should be optimistic about the upcoming season. The Commodores’ 2024 season and bowl win, plus the return of quarterback Diego Pavia and tight end Eli Stowers realistically leads fans to have high hopes for the upcoming season.

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / May 3

Can Eli Stowers Repeat As Top Tight End in the SEC? : Just a Minute

The Vanderbilt Commodores had a historic season in 2024 as Clark Lea led the program to its first bowl victory in a decade. Firey quarterback Diego Pavia led the Commodores throughout the season, but he leaned on fellow New Mexico transfer Eli Stowers as his security blanket, and together they reinvigorated the Commodores program.

Top offensive weapon returning to Vanderbilt for 2025 season

The Vanderbilt Commodores are coming back stacked for the 2025 season after a 2024 campaign that saw them go 7-6 with a win in the Birmingham Bowl (their record also included a win over then-No. 1 Alabama).

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All-SEC TE Makes Official Decision On 2025 NFL Draft

Decision time is here for draft-eligible prospects with the college football season at an end and the 2025 NFL draft looming, and that applies for one

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 9

Fast rising 2025 NFL Draft prospect bypasses the NFL to continue dominating SEC opponents

Over the next couple of weeks, we will begin to have a deeper understanding of what the 2025 NFL Draft class will look like in the end. Some dynamite prospects will be announcing their intentions soon here, while others will decide to head back to school.

College Football News / Field Level Media / January 9

Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers to return for final season

First-team All-SEC tight end Eli Stowers will return to Vanderbilt for the 2025 season instead of heading to the NFL. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound senior began his career at Texas A&M (2021-22), played at New Mexico State in 2023 and transferred to the Commodores in 2024.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / November 26

2025 NFL Draft: Biggest Early Sleeper Prospect at Each Position

Players like Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders, and Ashton Jeanty are stealing headlines ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, but there are under-the-radar players at each position who deserve more attention.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

2025 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report: Eli Stowers

Once a highly-recruited quarterback, Eli Stowers has found a home at Vanderbilt and has gone from a relative nobody to a reliable and unique offensive weapon.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / October 24

Texas Longhorns vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Prediction, Odds, Moneyline 10/26/2024

FirstBank Stadium will witness an exciting NCAAF Week 9 clash between the Texas Longhorns and the Vanderbilt Commodores this Saturday afternoon. The Texas Longhorns are ranked sixth in the Southeastern Conference with a 2-1 conference score, and 6-1 overall on the season.