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'It Doesn't Matter,' Clark Lea Not Putting Stock in AP Top 25 Ranking

'It Doesn't Matter,' Clark Lea Not Putting Stock in AP Top 25 Ranking

Nashville—-Clark Lea says he hopes he’s not too predictable by now, but even he knows that his message in regard to his team’s ranking in the AP Top 25 hasn’t changed all that much since the first time he’s been asked about it.  In some ways this appearance in the poll is different for Lea’s program.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 16

4-Star LB Omarii Sanders Names Vanderbilt Among Top Schools

With just a few months to go until the early signing period begins for the 2026 recruiting class, Vanderbilt, who currently holds 18 commitments, has begun to turn its attention to the following group as the 2027 class moves through its junior year.

Diego Pavia News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16
Diego Pavia will let his mom go on date with Theo Von on 1 condition

Diego Pavia will let his mom go on date with Theo Von on 1 condition

Diego Pavia is willing to let his mom Antoinette Padilla go on a date with comedian Theo Von, but there is one condition. Pavia helped lead Vanderbilt to a win over South Carolina in their game on Saturday.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 16
Vanderbilt Offensive Lineman Gets Weekly Award: The Anchor

Vanderbilt Offensive Lineman Gets Weekly Award: The Anchor

Another Vanderbilt football athlete has been recognized for his performance. Offensive lineman Jordan White won SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance in Vanderbilt’s dominating 31-7 win over South Carolina.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15
Theo Von ready to cash in on his date with Diego Pavia’s mom

Theo Von ready to cash in on his date with Diego Pavia’s mom

Theo Von cashed in on quite the wager after Vanderbilt’s streak-snapping win over South Carolina, and the renowned comedian is ready to claim his winnings.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 15
A Low Grade for Diego Pavia? PFF Takeaways From Vanderbilt's Win over South Carolina

A Low Grade for Diego Pavia? PFF Takeaways From Vanderbilt's Win over South Carolina

NASHVILLE—Pro Football Focus says that Diego Pavia–who was its highest-graded quarterback in the country heading into Saturday night–had his worst game of the season on Saturday night.  It appears as if Pavia and Vanderbilt couldn’t care less at this point, though.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 15

Vanderbilt's Chase Mitchell is Fulfilling His Calling Through Fatherhood

Nashville—-Pain has never been something difficult for Chase Mitchell to imagine. That’s part of the gig for the Vanderbilt offensive linemen and is something

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 15
Column: Vanderbilt Can Talk All it Wants if it Keeps Backing it Up

Column: Vanderbilt Can Talk All it Wants if it Keeps Backing it Up

Nashville—-What was the last time a Vanderbilt team was this gutsy?  This core group that Clark Lea has built and retained has made their fair share of

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 14
'For Bobby,' Clark Lea Dedicates Vanderbilt Win to Bobby Johnson

'For Bobby,' Clark Lea Dedicates Vanderbilt Win to Bobby Johnson

COLUMBIA, SC—Clark Lea had just watched his team Swag Surf in the visitors locker room at Williams-Brice Stadium, he still hadn’t come down from the high

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 14
Vanderbilt’s Late Down Offense on Display in Dominating Win Over No. 11 South Carolina

Vanderbilt’s Late Down Offense on Display in Dominating Win Over No. 11 South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a game where Vanderbilt needed its offense to show up, it put on a performance that not many people expected. The Commodores walked into Williams-Brice Stadium wanting to defeat a goliath that had been eating away at them for the past 16 seasons, 17 if you include the last time Vanderbilt won in South Carolina.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 14
Where Vanderbilt Landed in Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 After Week 3

Where Vanderbilt Landed in Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 After Week 3

Vanderbilt Football is a Top 25 team in the country. It’s hard to argue that after witnessing the slaughtering that occurred on the field in Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 14
Everything Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea Said After Vanderbilt’s Win Over South Carolina

Everything Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea Said After Vanderbilt’s Win Over South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C.-Vanderbilt football won its SEC opener in dominating fashion as it thrashed South Carolina 31-7. After an early 7-7 tie, Vanderbilt ran away with the game pretty quickly.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 14
Column: This Vanderbilt Team Isn't Like The Rest

Column: This Vanderbilt Team Isn't Like The Rest

COLUMBIA, S.C.—Maybe the curse is real, but it has nothing on this Vanderbilt football team.  Seemingly every Vanderbilt football team has succumbed to the hovering cloud and twisted magic that often becomes the story in this series.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Theo von Sparks Sideline Talk About Vanderbilt Qb Diego Pavia’s Mom

Theo von Sparks Sideline Talk About Vanderbilt Qb Diego Pavia’s Mom

In a game that was already brimming with excitement, the South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt matchup took an unexpected turn when comedian and podcaster Theo Von was spotted on the sidelines at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.

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