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Clark Lea, Vanderbilt Appreciative of Bowl Appearance: The Anchor

In the final press conference before Vanderbilt football takes the field for the final time this season, Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea and Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz shared the podium together to preview the game and talk about their teams Tuesday afternoon.

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Iowa vs. Vanderbilt Prediction: ReliaQuest Bowl Game Preview

Both Iowa and Vanderbilt are expected to be largely at full strength when they meet for the first time in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The Hawkeyes are bowl-eligible for a 13th consecutive season, one of the longest active streaks in the FBS, while the Commodores are going bowling in back-to-back seasons for the first time in over a decade.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 30

Can Vanderbilt Find a Fitting Ending to Magical Era?; Column

TAMPA—-Somewhere in some alternate reality in which Vanderbilt’s wins aged better than they ultimately did, it’s in a hotel room in Athens or Oregon preparing

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 29

Tyler Harris Gets Out of Shooting Slump in Win Over New Haven

Vanderbilt basketball closed out nonconference play with a 96-53 win over New Haven to move to 13-0 on the season as SEC play looms ahead of the new year.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 29

Vanderbilt Basketball is in Rare Air These Days and it's No Fluke; Column

Vanderbilt’s players walked toward the sideline, slapped hands with each member of New Haven’s roster and departed for a lap around the Memorial Gymnasium

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 29

Defensive Penetration, Run Defense Are Keys to Success for Vanderbilt Football

Vanderbilt’s defense is looking for something to prove as it faces perhaps one of, if not, the most physical offensive front yet on New Year’s Eve in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 29

Jared Curtis Already Impressing Future Teammates During Bowl Practice

It is not 2026 quite yet, but Vanderbilt football head coach Clark Lea and his players have gotten a glimpse into what the future of the program could be.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 29

Vanderbilt WBB Cruises in Nonconference Finale: The Anchor

Vanderbilt women’s basketball finished its nonconference slate off in dominating fashion, beating Stonehill 109-50. While there was no shortage of offense for Vanderbilt, the story of the game was the Commodores’ defense.

Cole Spence News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 28

Cole Spence to Return to Vanderbilt Football for 2026 Season

Vanderbilt tight end Cole Spence intends to return to Vanderbilt for the 2026 season, he announced on Sunday. Vandy on SI has confirmed Spence’s intentions to return, via a source. Spence has one more season of eligibility remaining after his 2025 campaign in which he went for 13 receptions, 202 yards and two touchdowns.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 24

Vanderbilt Lacrosse Schedule Released : The Anchor

Vanderbilt lacrosse’s schedule for the upcoming 2026 season was released late last week. Vanderbilt’s schedule contains 10 home games, three of which will be against American Conference opponents.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 23

'He’s as talented a guy as anybody,' Mike James Has Chance to Propel Vanderbilt Basketball Forward

Vanderbilt point guard Frankie Collins was sitting at home due to a “lower-body” injury while Vanderbilt took on Wake Forest in Winston Salem and instantly picked up a phone to retweet a tweet. “Here’s your chance, Mike James ,” the tweet declared. It was the result of Collins missing Sunday’s game, but James finally had his opportunity.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / December 23

Vanderbilt WBB Continues Undefeated Season : The Anchor

No. 13 Vanderbilt women’s basketball dominated on the way to a 12-0 start to the season, beating Texas Southern 96-46. Vanderbilt was on fire from behind the arc all afternoon on Saturday, draining a school record 18 three-pointers on 44 percent shooting from long range.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / December 21

No. 13 Vanderbilt stays unbeaten, keeps rolling as SEC play looms

The Vanderbilt Commodores have emerged as one of the best teams in men's college basketball, and they've done so in dominant fashion.

Chris Beard, Ole Miss searching for answers after missed opportunities

Georgetown coach Ed Cooley hit a child with a water bottle

No. 19 Texas Tech hands No. 3 Duke first loss of season in historic comeback

Penny Hardaway, Memphis off to miserable start in 2025

CBB weekend winners, losers

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 19

Vanderbilt football’s Clark Lea reacts to Diego Pavia’s controversial Heisman Trophy reaction

As Vanderbilt football star Diego Pavia was up for the Heisman Trophy this season, he would ultimately lose out on it to Indiana Hoosier quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / December 17

Ingram wasted little time clapping back at Pavia’s Heisman voter diss

Mark Ingram II wasted little time clapping back at Diego Pavia’s Heisman voter diss

Ingram took it upon himself to run over the Vanderbilt QB, who finished second in Saturday’s Heisman voting and then pouted both on social media and at a New York City club.

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Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / December 3

The Vanderbilt Commodores' blowout win over the Tennessee Vols ended up meaning absolutely nothing

The Tennessee Vols' matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores this past weekend in Knoxville was billed as the biggest game ever in this historic in-state rivalry.