Vanderbilt Commodores: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 22

Vanderbilt Baseball Makes New Hire For Important Staffing Position

Vanderbilt baseball might be in line for a major bounce back year next season. Per a report from Kendall Rogers from D1Baseball, Vanderbilt baseball has hired Travis Jewett to be the program’s Director of Player Strategy and Personnel for Vanderbilt baseball head coach Tim Corbin and the Commodores.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 22

Vanderbilt Football's Issa Ouattara Finally Showed Country Who He Really Is, One Of SEC's Most Interesting Players

TAMPA, FL—It’s stop 11 of the day for Vanderbilt defensive lineman Issa Ouattara, who plops down at the corner table in the ballroom of Tampa’s JW Marriott and waits for questions from the main media room.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 22

Clark Lea: Vanderbilt Football As 'In Focus' As It's Been In His Tenure

TAMPA, FL—Clark Lea knows better than anyone that healthy program infrastructure doesn’t guarantee anything, but that it’s necessary to win at the level he wants to.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / July 21

Clark Lea doesn't think Vanderbilt's new starting QB will have to be like Diego Pavia

Diego Pavia was a superstar for the Vanderbilt Commodores in 2024 and 2025.

Clark Lea clear on Vanderbilt's progress: 'Last season was not an arrival'

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / July 21

Clark Lea clear on Vanderbilt's progress: 'Last season was not an arrival'

Clark Lea has built something extremely impressive during his time as head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores.

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 21

Have Sedrick Alexander and Junior Sherrill Thought About Taking Advantage of New Eligibility Rule?

There is a new NCAA rule that opens the door for two Vanderbilt football skill players to stay for another season. About a month ago in late June, the NCAA passed the “Five-in-Five” eligibility rule for college athletics.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 19

Exclusive: Clark Lea Isn't Buying This Narrative About Vanderbilt Football's New, Post-Diego Pavia Era

NASHVILLE—-Clark Lea used to entirely dismiss the idea of any particular storyline surrounding his program. He deemed paying attention to them entirely meaningless.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 18

Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 4

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt football is in a new era under head coach Clark Lea as it moves forward after a program-best 10-3 season, but does so while replacing star quarterback Diego Pavia and star tight end Eli Stowers.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 17

Vanderbilt Baseball Gets Star Pitcher Through MLB Draft

NASHVILLE---He's back. Vanderbilt starting pitcher Connor Fennell will return to the Commodores despite being selected in the 20th round of the MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox.

Preseason Game Prediction: Vanderbilt Football vs. Delaware

Vanderbilt’s 2026 schedule is far from the easiest in the country, but it does have what should be an easy start to begin its season. In the Commodores second game of their season, they host the Delaware Blue Hens.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 15

Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 5

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt football is in a new era under head coach Clark Lea as it moves forward after a program-best 10-3 season, but does so while replacing star quarterback Diego Pavia and star tight end Eli Stowers.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 14

Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 6

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt football is in a new era under head coach Clark Lea as it moves forward after a program-best 10-3 season, but does so while replacing star quarterback Diego Pavia and star tight end Eli Stowers.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 14

Vanderbilt Football Depth Chart Projection: Linebackers

In a season of roster turnover, Vanderbilt football also does have some consistencies on its 2026 roster, especially on the defensive side of the football.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 13

What is the Floor and Ceiling for Vanderbilt Football This Year?

The upcoming college football season presents plenty of new challenges for Vanderbilt football. The Commodores face the nine-game SEC schedule for the first time and have one nonference game against a power conference team.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 13

Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 7

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt football is in a new era under head coach Clark Lea as it moves forward after a program-best 10-3 season, but does so while replacing star quarterback Diego Pavia and star tight end Eli Stowers.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 12

Which Vanderbilt Pitcher was Selected in the 2026 MLB Draft?

NASHVILLE — Former Vanderbilt baseball reliever Alex Kranzler was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 17th round of the MLB Draft after three seasons with the Commodores.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 12

Who was the First Vanderbilt Player Selected in the 2026 MLB Draft?

NASHVILLE — It took longer than what Vanderbilt fans are used to, but the Commodores finally had their first player taken in the 2026 MLB Draft. Former Vanderbilt baseball star Mike Mancini was selected by the San Francisco Giants with the No.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 11

How College Football 27 Simulates Vanderbilt Football’s 2026 Season

For the third consecutive year, EA has released its annual college football video game with College Football 27. The game series was paused after the making of NCAA14 before restarting the series with College Football 25 two summers ago.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / May 27

Vanderbilt star guard Tyler Tanner makes NBA Draft decision

Tyler Tanner was one of the best guards in the country last season, and the Vanderbilt Commodores were happy to have him.

Alabama star Amari Allen makes NBA Draft decision

Report: Arizona emerges as Milan Momcilovic suitor as draft deadline nears

Ranking Milan Momcilovic suitors from least to most painful for Iowa State fans

The '1990-91 UNLV Runnin' Rebels' quiz

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / April 28

NCAA moves toward new transfer tampering enforcement framework

A starting SEC quarterback wants to enter the 2027 transfer portal. His school tells him he can’t unless he gives up the benefits tied to a revenue-sharing agreement he already signed.

What to expect from undrafted QB Diego Pavia at Ravens' minicamp

Winners, losers from Day 3 of NFL Draft: Steelers make feel-good pick, Diego Pavia goes undrafted

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / April 27

What to expect from undrafted QB Diego Pavia at Ravens' minicamp

Quarterback Diego Pavia is set to attend Baltimore Ravens minicamp this weekend after becoming the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since former Northern Illinois Huskies QB Jordan Lynch in 2014.

Diego Pavia accepts invite to Ravens' minicamp after becoming first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014

Everyone made the same joke about Diego Pavia joining Ravens

Five best fits from the 2026 NFL Draft

Winners, losers from Day 3 of NFL Draft

The 'Highest NFL passer ratings of all-time' quiz

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / April 26