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Why Vanderbilt Football Believes It's Getting Closer To Success Following Auburn Loss

NASHVILLE—While Clark Lea lamented Vanderbilt’s special teams issues in its Saturday loss to Auburn, he gave it away. Lea has been adamant about how ready to win his 2026 team is to win big and how it has a number of position groups that are as strong as they’ve ever been in his tenure.

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Column: The Path to Bowl Eligibility for Vanderbilt Football is Very Difficult

As Vanderbilt football head coach Clark Lea reflected on his team’s loss to Auburn, he admitted to something as he talked about the miscues the Commodores made on special teams Saturday.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 28

Vanderbilt Football Stock Exchange After Week 4 Loss to Auburn

It was certainly not the result Vanderbilt football was hoping for on Saturday. The Commodores went down to Auburn for their SEC opener, but lost to the Tigers by a score of 21-15 for their first loss of the 2026 campaign.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 27

Three Standouts From Vanderbilt Basketball’s Exhibition Game Against Virginia

It may be late September, but it is never too early for the new college basketball season. The hunger college basketball fans have had for months on end was cured Sunday with Vanderbilt basketball playing an exhibition game against Virginia.

Jared Curtis News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 27

Vanderbilt Football Is Still Working To Support Jared Curtis After Auburn Loss

AUBURN, AL—Clark Lea nodded along as a media member led his question by laying out the idea of Jared Curtis’ poise and maturity at this stage of his development.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 26

Vanderbilt Football’s Defense Showed Growth, But it Needs to Grow More in This Area

AUBURN, Ala. — As Vanderbilt football reflected on its loss to Auburn, it thought a lot about the margins of the game. Of which, there were plenty. Whether

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 26

It's No Longer 2025 Or 2024 For Vanderbilt Football. It Needs To Learn How To Win All Over Again

AUBURN, AL—The black Vanderbilt polo that Clark Lea meticulously chose ahead of Vanderbilt’s 2024 trip to Auburn was entirely out of sight as he cracked a smile and was drowned out by the pounding of the music coming from Vanderbilt’s locker room.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 26

Takeaways From Vanderbilt Football's 21-15 Loss To Auburn Football

AUBURN, AL—Vanderbilt football has the first real blip on its resume following its 21-15 Saturday loss to Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium. This could’ve been avoided, but Vanderbilt couldn’t make the big play and avoid the big mistake when it mattered the most.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 26

Vanderbilt Football Trails Auburn On The Back Of Nightmare Special Teams Start

AUBURN, AL—The difference in Vanderbilt being right there with Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium and being where it is–down 14-3 with 8:56 to go in the second

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 26

Vanderbilt Football Quarterback Blaze Berlowitz Appears Against Auburn As A...Wide Receiver?

AUBURN, AL--Vanderbilt football clearly isn't done with Blaze Berlowitz yet. After losing the starting quarterback job, Berlowitz was lined up at wide receiver and was targeted twice in a row by Vanderbilt freshman quarterback Jared Curtis on Saturday.

Cole Spence News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 26

Vanderbilt Offensive Standout Returns To Action Against Auburn After Injury-Induced Absence

NASHVILLE—He’s back. Vanderbilt tight end Cole Spence checked into the game in the first quarter of Vanderbilt’s Saturday matchup with Auburn and is back to work after missing the first three games of the season with a knee injury.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 25

Clark Lea Trusts Jared Curtis, Vanderbilt Football Offense in First Road Game

NASHVILLE — When five-star freshman Jared Curtis officially committed to playing college football in the SEC, he agreed to, and likely wanted, go into tough environments around college football and try to come away with wins.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 25

Why Jared Curtis and Junior Sherrill could be one of the best duo in the SEC this season

For a minute there, it looked like the only real Vanderbilt positive coming from the NC State game was the connection from Jared Curtis to Junior Sherrill.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 24

Vanderbilt vs. Auburn Preview: Commodores Face Their First SEC Road Test

Vanderbilt enters Saturday’s matchup with Auburn at 3-0 and plenty of confidence. The Commodores are beginning SEC play on the road after a dramatic 35-31 comeback victory over NC State last week.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 24

Clark Lea Gives Update on Injured Offensive Star Player

NASHVILLE — Vanderbilt football may get one of its star players back for the first time this season ahead of its game against Auburn. At his Thursday press

Miles Capers News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Vanderbilt Hero Miles Capers Takes Incredible Story Into SEC Opener Against Auburn

Miles Capers probably couldn’t have imagined a better way to become one of the biggest stories in college football. The Vanderbilt defensive end didn’t score a touchdown last Saturday against NC State.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 23

Vanderbilt Football Knows It Hasn't Been Good Enough Yet. But, It Believes It Can Be

NASHVILLE—-As if Clark Lea’s postgame press conference in which he called Vanderbilt’s Saturday performance a slopfest wasn’t enough to get the point across,

Miles Capers News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 23

How Vanderbilt Football's Miles Capers Went From Throwing Up To Miracle Maker

NASHVILLE—It’s been three days since the most viral moment of Miles Capers’ Vanderbilt football career and he still has some business to tend to on his phone.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 23

Clark Lea Talks About Aftermath to Vanderbilt Football’s Win Over NC State

NASHVILLE — A few days ago, the team meeting started off normally for a victory Sunday for Vanderbilt football. Sundays after wins always feel better in every aspect than the day following a loss, as head coach Clark Lea would attest to.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 22

Vanderbilt Football Knows It Has to be Better Defensively. Clark Lea Hopes his Team Responds to the Challenge

NASHVILLE — Vanderbilt football head coach Clark Lea got introspective at his weekly Tuesday press conference when he was asked about his defense. The Commodores feel like they have not played a complete four-quarter yet through three weeks.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 22

Clark Lea: This Vanderbilt Football Standout Is Nearing A Return To Action

NASHVILLE---Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea was dismissed from Vanderbilt's Tuesday media availability when he made sure to hold up everyone in the rooom for a few moments.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Vanderbilt at Auburn odds: Opening point spread revealed

Week 4 of the college football season brings a full slate of SEC matchups. One of Saturday’s best will take place on the Plains, as the Auburn Tigers play host to the Vanderbilt Commodores.