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Vanderbilt Football Named Team of the Week: The Anchor

Vanderbilt football got another new weekly award this season. The Commodores were named the Pop-Tarts Crazy Good Team of the Week for their win at No. 19 Tennessee on the road Saturday.

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'It's Important That I Fight For My Team,' Inside Vanderbilt Football's CFP Argument

NASHVILLE—The usually polite and respectful Clark Lea and Candice Storey Lee didn’t quite come swinging when they took the podium in Vanderbilt football’s

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 1

In-State Commodores WR Commit Flips to Big 10 Foe

Despite mostly smooth sailing on nearly every front for the Commodores as of late, Vanderbilt's 2026 recruiting class suffered a loss on Monday, December 1 as an extremely talented in-state commit flipped his commitment to a Big Ten program.

Clark Lea News / Larry Brown Sports / December 1

Vanderbilt coach calls out ‘bias’ from CFP committee

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea has started lobbying for his team to make the College Football Playoff, and he is doing so by suggesting that there is a bias against his team in the selection process.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 1

Six Commodores Commits Closing in on State Titles

As the early signing period draws closer, so does the end of high school playoff football. Several Vanderbilt commits are suiting up this week for a chance to take home the ultimate goal of a state championship, while one is still looking to book his ticket to the title game.

Diego Pavia News / Gridiron Heroics / December 1

Diego Pavia Declares the Vanderbilt Commodores are 'the Most Dangerous Team'

The Vanderbilt Commodores are in a position where their regular season has concluded. They are not going to be in the 2025 SEC Championship Game, but the team is in the conversation for the program to be on the bubble of the College Football Playoff.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 1

Where Vanderbilt Basketball Landed in First NET Rankings of 2025-26

Vanderbilt basketball is ranked No. 4 in the first college basketball NET Rankings of the season, per a Monday update to the rankings. The NCAA describes the NET Rankings as “the primary sorting tool for Division-I men’s basketball.” The rankings replaced the RPI prior to the 2018-2019 season.

College Football News / LWOSports.com / December 1

Why No. 14 Vanderbilt Won’t Make the College Football Playoff

The Vanderbilt Commodores have been one of the most exciting and surprising stories of the 2025 college football season. Led by Head Coach Clark Lea and quarterback Diego Pavia, the Commodores have reignited excitement for football in Nashville like it hasn’t seen in decades.

Diego Pavia News / Total Apex Sports / December 1

Diego Pavia’s Brother Arrested, Yes Again!!!

In the grand theater of college football, where drama unfolds both on and off the field, some stories are just too good to be true. Then there’s the ongoing saga of the Pavia family, which is quickly turning into its own special kind of reality show, with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia playing the unwilling straight man.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 1

Vanderbilt Athletics Has Historic Weekend: The Anchor

What a weekend it was for Vanderbilt athletics. It all got started over Thanksgiving and Black Friday with Vanderbilt men’s basketball. The Commodores were down in the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament for three games.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 30

Exclusive: Candice Storey Lee Speaks on Clark Lea Contract Extension

KNOXVILLE, TENN—-In the middle of the third row of Tennessee’s media room, Vanderbilt athletic director sat and waited for Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea to

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 30

Exclusive: Candice Storey Lee On Vanderbilt Football’s Historic Turnaround

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt athletic director Candice Storey Lee sat in the dead center of the visiting press conference room of Neyland Stadium Saturday night.

Diego Pavia News / Larry Brown Sports / December 1

Diego Pavia’s brother Javier arrested during Vanderbilt-Tennessee game

Javier Pavia, the older brother of Vanderbilt star quarterback Diego Pavia, was arrested during the team’s game against Tennessee on Saturday. Several members of the Pavia family attended Vanderbilt’s 45-24 win over Tennessee on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

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

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.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 30

Clark Lea, Vanderbilt Players Make Playoff Case

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt has done all it can. Its part is finished, but the question is will it be enough? Vanderbilt went into its in-state rival Tennessee and routed the Volunteers 45-24 in style to move to 10-2.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 30

A Signature Win In Vanderbilt Football's Golden Era? Definitely; Column

KNOXVILLE, TENN—By the five minute mark of the fourth quarter, the mass exodus of fans wearing orange had ensued and the result was imminent. This Vanderbilt

Sedrick Alexander News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 30

Sedrick Alexander Puts On Career Night in Record-Setting Win

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia threw an eight-yard pass to wide receiver Junior Sherrill, who turned up field on the Tennessee 40-yard line.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / November 29

Cigars, Embrace, History: Inside Vanderbilt Football's Celebration of Win over Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, TENN—As Clark Lea entered the media room next to Vanderbilt’s locker room in the depths of Neyland Stadium, it reeked of cigar smoke and sounded like a night club.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / November 29

Tennessee played defense after the loss to Vanderbilt to protect the logo at midfield in Neyland Stadium

The Tennessee Vols must be aware of Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia's history with logos. Pavia admitted earlier this summer that he urinated on the New Mexico logo when he was a player at New Mexico State.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 29

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

No. 10 Alabama blows lead but beats Auburn to play for SEC title

No. 8 Oklahoma gets late TD to survive LSU, likely clinch CFP bid

Jadan Baugh's historic outing leads Florida to rivalry win over Florida State

Louisville snaps skid with dominant shutout of rival Kentucky

Ball-control offense carries Clemson past South Carolina 28-14

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / November 28

Former Vols QB tells wild story about Vanderbilt stealing Tennessee's jerseys the night before the game

The rivalry between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Vols has been lopsided at times (in favor of UT), but it's never lacked in intensity. Regardless of what either fan base thinks, or what either team’s record is, this rivalry is always bitter on both sides.

Vandy prepared to keep momentum going with HC extension, QB pursuit

Vanderbilt prepared to keep 2025 momentum going with Clark Lea extension, QB pursuit

The Vanderbilt Commodores took an important step on Friday to remain an SEC and College Football Playoff contender next season, and another could soon follow.

With coaching dominoes beginning to fall, Lane Kiffin sweepstakes losers at risk of being left out to dry

Dylan Raiola may have reportedly played his last snaps for Nebraska

LSU makes major Brian Kelly decision amid Lane Kiffin pursuit

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / November 27

Vanderbilt Stays Perfect, Punches Ticket to Atlantis Final

Well, it wasn’t always pretty, but when the final buzzer sounded in paradise, No. 24 Vanderbilt was still dancing. The Commodores shook off a pesky VCU squad, 89-74, in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals, and boy, does 7-0 look good on them.