Vanderbilt vs. Ball State - October 19, 2024

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Teams

Cardinals logo, Cardinals 2-5, 1ST 7, 2ND 0, 3RD 7, 4TH 0, TOT 14

Commodores logo, Commodores 5-2, 1ST 3, 2ND 11, 3RD 0, 4TH 10, TOT 24

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1:45[4th & Goal @ BALL 9] B.Taylor 27 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-J.Ashby, Holder-J.Mirco.

8:06J.Courville extra point is good.

8:13[1st & Goal @ VAN 9] K.Kelly rushed for 9 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

What's Buzzing

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SEC Media Days 2026 ⚓️ Sedrick Alexander

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BREAKING: 2027 K Ben Brewer commits to Vanderbilt. He’s the 17th commit in the 2027 class for the Commodores.

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Diego Pavia was released by the Ravens ahead of NFL training camp. What could be next for the former Vanderbilt star? https://t.co/1ScbKWMFBy

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Check out the latest recruits to be offered by Vanderbilt, from our football recruiting analyst @TimmyWilcox32. (Free to Read) ⬇️ https://t.co/QzzSyd9rCy

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How Clark Lea and Vanderbilt Football Feel They've Evolved in High School NIL FundingTAMPA, FL—Vanderbilt football was in the midst of Clark Lea’s best season as head coach to date as it prepared to travel to Columbia, Missouri, but he couldn’t

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Diego Pavia Waived by RavensFormer Vanderbilt star released prior to training camp

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Vanderbilt Football Preseason Game Prediction: AuburnThe Commodores begin their conference slate this fall going into a hostile environment. Here is how Vandy On SI forecasts the game to go.

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What Clark Lea Said About Candice Storey Lee at SEC Football Media DaysAfter Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea finished his opening statement harping on wanting to continue to build a winning program in Nashville and avoiding complac

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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

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Clark Lea: Vanderbilt Football As "In Focus" As It's Been In His TenureTAMPA, 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 want

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Have Sedrick Alexander and Junior Sherrill Thought About Taking Advantage of New Eligibility Rule?Vanderbilt’s lead running back and wide receiver are entering their fourth seasons, but have the option to stay another year. Here are their responses to the ne

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Inside SEC Media Days With Sedrick Alexander, Who Found The Spotlight For The First Time ThereTAMPA, FL—Before Sedrick Alexander turns the corner and appears to the group of media members waiting on him, therein lies a clue that he’s coming. The patterne

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Clark Lea, Vanderbilt Football is Focusing on the Mission and Urging Against ComplacencyAt the podium of SEC Football Media Days, Vanderbilt’s head coach gave an on-brand opening statement about his program.

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Clark Lea Delivers Jared Curtis State Of The Union At SEC Media DaysTAMPA, FL—The idea that there’s pressure on Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea to start five-star quarterback Jared Curtis right away is one that he’s not buyi

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Clark Lea: Open To Playing Multiple Quarterbacks If Starter Not Named By Week OneTAMPA, FL—Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea says he’s open to playing multiple quarterbacks if he hasn’t named a full-time starter ahead of Vanderbilt’s seaso

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Exclusive: An Inside Look at Brock Taylor’s Kicking PreparationVandy On SI spoke to Vanderbilt’s kicker diving deep into his preparation and routine as a kicker.

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Exclusive: Clark Lea Isn't Buying This Narrative About Vanderbilt Football's New, Post-Diego Pavia EraNASHVILLE—-Clark Lea used to entirely dismiss the idea of any particular storyline surrounding his program. He deemed paying attention to them entirely meaningl

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 4NASHVILLE—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

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Preseason Game Prediction: Vanderbilt Football vs. NC StateThe Commodores nonconference finale is against a sneaky NC State team in Nashville. Vandy On SI predicts how the game will go.

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Vanderbilt Football Quarterback Jared Curtis Signs High-Profile NIL Deal NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt football quarterback Jared Curtis is one of eight college football players to sign an NIL deal with Nike, per a release. Nike says it’s “d

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Exclusive: Jayvontay Conner Has Only Been at Vanderbilt For a Few Months, But He’s Grown a LotVanderbilt’s tight end coach talked to Vandy On SI about the growth he has seen in his tight end transfer.

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Preseason Game Prediction: Vanderbilt Football vs. DelawareThe Commodores take on the Blue Hens in Week 2. Here is how Vandy On SI sees this game going.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 5NASHVILLE—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

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Vanderbilt Football 2026 Depth Chart Projection: SafetiesThe Commodores have playmakers on the back end of their defense. Here is how Vandy On SI projects the order of the safety room.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 6NASHVILLE—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

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Vanderbilt Football Depth Chart Projection: LinebackersVandy On SI projects what the depth chart will look like for the Commodores this fall at the linebacker position.

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Preseason Game Prediction: Vanderbilt Football vs. Austin PeayThe Commodores take on a FCS opponent to begin the 2026 season. Here is Vandy On SI’s prediction on what will happen.

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What is the Floor and Ceiling for Vanderbilt Football This Year?The Commodores have a challenging schedule in a new era. Here are the best and worst case scenarios for Vanderbilt football.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 7NASHVILLE—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

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2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 12: TennesseeVandy On SI takes a look at the Volunteers ahead of the 2026 season in the final opponent preview of the offseason.

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How College Football 27 Simulates Vanderbilt Football’s 2026 SeasonThe newest version of the college football video game has been released. Here is how it views Vanderbilt’s season.

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Exclusive: What Adam Morris Sees in Vanderbilt’s Depth Pieces at EDGEThe Commodores defensive ends coach talked to Vandy On SI about the guys in his position room that will be important depth players.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 8NASHVILLE—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

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Vanderbilt Football 2026 Depth Chart Projection: EDGEThe Commodores have experience and talent on the defensive end this season. Here is Vandy On SI’s projection of the room.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 9NASHVILLE—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

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2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 11: FloridaVanderbilt’s final road game of the season takes it to The Swamp. Vanderbilt On SI takes a look at the Florida Gators.

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Exclusive: Inside Miles Capers’ Loyalty to Vanderbilt FootballVanderbilt’s top EDGE rusher is going into his sixth season with the Commodores. In an era of selfishness in college football, Capers has exemplified loyalty.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 10NASHVILLE—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

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Exclusive: Vanderbilt Football's Biggest Misfit Wants His FlowersNASHVILLE—The term would be insulting to just about anyone else in the country. To some it would be deemed disrespectful enough to get physical over. In the wro

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2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 10: AlabamaVanderbilt hosts Alabama for the first time since the memorable upset. Here is everything you need to know on the Crimson Tide.

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Exclusive: Where Vanderbilt Football Feels Brian Allen Will Make an ImpactVanderbilt’s coaches have a lot of belief in what one of their new offensive lineman will be able to do this year.

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Time For Junior Sherrill To Be Elite For Vanderbilt Football, Not Just Really Good. He Believes He Can Be.NASHVILLE—It’s a few minutes after Junior Sherrill’s scheduled interview time as he takes the phone and says hello, but nobody can blame him for being late. Sh

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 11NASHVILLE—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

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Exclusive: How Vanderbilt Football Looks to Fill a Hole at Tight EndVanderbilt’s tight end coach talked to Vandy On SI on where things stand with the tight end and filling the hole Eli Stowers left.

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How Clark Lea, Vanderbilt Football Bounced Back From Historic ETSU Loss On The Way To A Program TurnaroundNASHVILLE—To Clark Lea’s right, a paneled football sits on the second row of shelving alongside another game ball with silver sharpie inscribed in honor of a 20

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Exclusive: CJ Heard Expects a Lot From Himself This Season and Wants Fans to Expect it, TooThe Commodores safety talked to Vandy On SI on what fans can expect from him this season.

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2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 9: Mississippi StateComing off a bye week, Vanderbilt will travel to Mississippi State for its second consecutive road game. Vandy On SI takes a look at the Bulldogs outlook.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 12NASHVILLE—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

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Exclusive: Why Vanderbilt Football Is Confident in its Punting Game This YearThe Commodores will have a new punter this year and the program is excited about him for a couple of reasons.

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Exclusive: Clark Lea Shares his Evaluation of Micah DeBoseOne of the newest faces of Vanderbilt football’s offensive line has made an impression on his new head coach.

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Exclusive: Vanderbilt Football is Confident in its Running Back Depth and the Advantage it Gets From ItVandy On SI talked to running backs coach Ghaali Muhammad-Lankford on the depth of Vanderbilt’s running back room.

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2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 8: KentuckyAfter two home games against Ole Miss and Arkansas, Vanderbilt will travel to Kentucky for an intriguing road game. Vandy On SI takes a look at Kentucky’s roste

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Exclusive: Sedrick Alexander Feels He is Set Up For More Progression This FallVanderbilt’s starting running back talked to Vandy On SI about his goals for his senior season in Nashville.

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Exclusive: How Vanderbilt Became Home To Cade McConnellNASHVILLE—-For a second, Cade McConnell stops saying all the things that a fifth-year senior looking for a breakout year says. For a second, the All-SEC talk s

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Exclusive: Why Clark Lea Feels He's Got Deepest Vanderbilt Football Team of His TenureNASHVILLE—Clark Lea isn’t naive to the idea that his Vanderbilt football team will take its lumps as a result of the departures of Diego Pavia and Eli Stowers.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 13NASHVILLE—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

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 14NASHVILLE—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

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2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 7: ArkansasVanderbilt hosts Arkansas at the midpoint of the 2026 season this fall. Vandy On SI takes a closer look at the Razorbacks this offseason.

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Vanderbilt Football Gets Four-Star Offensive Lineman CommitThe Commodores got another big commit for their 2027 football class Friday evening.

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Exclusive: Why Clark Lea Gravitates Towards The Milwaukee Brewers and Their MentalityNASHVILLE—In this building, Clark Lea has an unfamiliar perspective. He’s not in charge. He’s not responsible for anything that happens on the field. He’s merel

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Vanderbilt Football Flips 2027 Four-Star CornerbackThe Commodores made a big splash in the recruiting world, flipping a notable defensive back in the 2027 class.

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CFB 27's Top 10 by ConferenceHighest-rated players from Big Ten, SEC and ACC 📲

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Exclusive: How Hunter Eligon Committed to Vanderbilt Football and Why he Feels It's the Right FitThe Commodores picked up the three-star defensive lineman earlier in the week. Here is the story behind his commitment and why Vanderbilt is the right destinati

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Exclusive: Clark Lea Names Who He Thinks Can be All-SEC Offense on Vanderbilt FootballThe Commodores’ coach told Vandy On SI who on his roster he believes could be All-SEC offense this fall.

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FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer PortalFull details on proposal inside 📲

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Exclusive: Brock Taylor Feels He is One of the Best Kickers in the Country and His Coach AgreesThe Commodores kicker has been reliable during his college career. With the work he has put in, he feels he is one of the best kickers in college football.

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2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 6: Ole MissVanderbilt’s first home game of the nine-game SEC schedule will be against a high-flying Ole Miss offense. Vandy On SI takes a look at Ole Miss and previews the

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Where Vanderbilt Football Stands in the 2027 Recruitment RankingsThe Commodores have put together a recruiting class they are proud of so far. But where do they rank nationally and in the SEC?

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Exclusive: Cole Spence has a Few Personal Goals This Fall, But None Bigger Than One in ParticularVanderbilt’s tight end has a few aspirations heading into this season, but nothing more than being a better teammate.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 15NASHVILLE—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

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Vanderbilt Football Adds Three-Star Defensive Lineman to 2027 ClassThe Commodores picked up their 14th commitment to the 2027 football class Monday.

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Exclusive: Clark Lea Evaluates Talent and Experience of Vanderbilt’s Offensive LineThe Commodores have some new faces up front this season. Vandy On SI talked to Vanderbilt’s head coach on how he evaluates his offensive line post-spring.

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Exclusive: Why Clark Lea Feels As Strongly About Vanderbilt Football's Linebacker Room As Any He's CoachedNASHVILLE—Clark Lea and Vanderbilt football are losing a foundational player at linebacker with Langston Patterson’s departure, but Lea isn’t panicking. It’s n

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2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 5: GeorgiaVanderbilt will roll into Athens to start this October. Vandy On SI takes an early look at the Bulldogs.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 16NASHVILLE—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

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Exclusive: Miles Capers Has Plenty he Wants to Accomplish in Year Six at VanderbiltVandy On SI talked to the Commodores’ top EDGE on his goals for his sixth and final college season.

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Virginia, Vanderbilt announce two-game football seriesBoth coming off breakthrough football seasons, Virginia and Vanderbilt announced a future two-game, home-and-home future football series on Friday morning. The

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Exclusive: What Sold Adekunbi Adetayo on Vanderbilt Football and Why It is the Right FitIt did not take a long time for four-star EDGE Adekunbi Adetayo to be sold on Vanderbilt. In fact, it only took a couple months from the moment the Commodores f

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Vanderbilt Football Schedules Future Series With ACC OpponentThe Commodores will take on Virginia starting in 2028.

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Exclusive: Inside Sedrick Alexander’s Decision to Stay at Vanderbilt Over NFL DraftOne of Vanderbilt football’s running backs had the option to go pro earlier this offseason, but chose to stay. Here’s why.

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Exclusive: Cade McConnell Has Big Goals For Final Vanderbilt Football SeasonNASHVILLE—The profile surrounding Cade McConnell couldn’t have put him in high standing on a number of transfer portal lists when he entered after his sophomore

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Breaking NewsCollege sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition (AP)

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 17NASHVILLE—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

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Exclusive: Clark Lea Believes In Vanderbilt Football Defense, As Long As It Can Improve In This AreaNASHVILLE—Before Clark Lea can get to his bigger-picture thoughts on Vanderbilt football’s defense, he’s got to get something off his chest. Lea is a defensive

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Exclusive: Vanderbilt Football 2027 Quarterback Commit Details His Decision and Fit With CommodoresVanderbilt 2027 commit Matthew Spoke spoke to Vandy On SI via text to talk about why the Commodores are home and how his play style fits with Vanderbilt.

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2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 4: AuburnVanderbilt starts its conference slate in a hostile environment this season. Vandy On SI takes a look at the Auburn Tigers.

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Exclusive: CJ Heard Feels Improved and Ready For Second Season in the SEC for Vanderbilt FootballThe Commodore safety talked to Vandy On SI about how he has gotten better and the lessons he learned his first year in the SEC.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 18NASHVILLE—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

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 19NASHVILLE—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

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Exclusive: Brock Taylor Learned Lessons From Past Teammates. He’s Ready to be a Leader for Vanderbilt FootballIn a Vandy On SI exclusive, Vanderbilt’s kicker talked about what he learned from former Commodore specialists and his current leadership role.

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Vanderbilt Football Gets Three-Star 2027 Quarterback CommitThe Commodores added a California native to their 2027 class late Monday night.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 20NASHVILLE—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

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Vanderbilt Football Gets Commitment From Another Significant 2027 RecruitVanderbilt football continues to make a statement with its 2027 recruiting class. On Monday, the Commodores received a commitment from EDGE rusher Adekunbi Adet

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Exclusive: Clark Lea Gives Injury Update on Vanderbilt Football Linebacker Bryan LongwellNASHVILLE—Vanderbilt football is still waiting on a return from veteran linebacker Bryan Longwell after an injury he suffered during spring practice, Vanderbilt

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Vanderbilt Football's Top 20 Players Rankings: Honorable MentionsNASHVILLE—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

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2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 2: DelawareVanderbilt will face off against Delaware on the gridiron for the first time ever this September. Vandy On SI takes a look at the Blue Hens in the early opponen

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Vanderbilt Football Gets Commitment From Another 2027 Three-Star SafetyThe Commodores were able to receive a commitment from the Florida native and boost their 2027 class.

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Exclusive: Does Clark Lea Think This is his Most Important Summer of Vanderbilt Football Tenure?In a Vandy On SI exclusive, Vanderbilt's football coach gave his thoughts on whether he feels this summer is the most crucial one of his time in Nashville yet.

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Exclusive: An Inside Look at Dillon Davis' Commitment to Vanderbilt FootballThe three-star safety commit spoke to Vandy On SI about his decision to play at Vanderbilt. Here is how he came to that decision.

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Exclusive: Why Clark Lea and Vanderbilt Football Have Changed The Plan For Martel Hight Entering 2026 SeasonNASHVILLE--Martel Hight strolled the hallways at the Omni in Atlanta with a Vanderbilt public relations staffer walking alongside him, and he couldn't help but

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Vanderbilt Football 2026 Kickoff Times RevealedThe Commodores now know the time windows for all 12 games this fall after the SEC released the full conference time slate schedules.

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Exclusive: Clark Lea Talks About Which Quarterbacks Jared Curtis Reminds Him OfThe five-star freshman quarterback is gifted physically and mechanically. Vanderbilt's football coach talked to Vandy On SI who Curtis reminds him of.

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Vanderbilt Football Adds Three-Star Safety to 2027 ClassThe Commodores were able to get their 2027 football class up to 10 players with a Monday night commitment.

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What Vanderbilt Football's 2027 Class Says About the ProgramThe Commodores have made a couple splashes in its recruitment class for next year. This is what the class says about Vanderbilt football as a whole.

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Exclusive: What Clark Lea Learned About Jared Curtis Through Nate Bargatze Movie CameoVanderbilt football coach Clark Lea hasn't been focused on Curtis' movie role, but he's got takeaways from Curtis' involvement with Bargatze throughout the spring. As a result, Lea has added a layer of belief in his freshman quarterback.

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Exclusive: Inside Omarii Sanders' Recruitment to Vanderbilt and his Decision to Shutdown RecruitmentThe four-star defensive back doubled down on his commitment to Vanderbilt a week ago. Here is the story behind his decision to play for the Commodores.

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What is Vanderbilt Football's Toughest Game This Season? Ranking All 12 Games This FallThe Commodores enter a new era of football this season and have a difficult schedule. Here is a ranking of Vanderbilt's opponents on how tough they are.

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Vanderbilt Football Adds to 2027 Class With Four-Star Offensive LinemanThe Commodores built the depth of next year's class with a four-star from Texas.

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Vanderbilt Football Class of 2027 Recruiting TrackerThe Commodores have built themselves a nice class thus far. Here are the players that have committed to Vanderbilt.

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Vanderbilt Football Needs This Veteran Receiver To Step Up In Fall CampVanderbilt football needs to get more out of one of its highly-touted transfer additions if its offense is going to be anywhere near as dynamic as it was a year ago.

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Vanderbilt Football Adds Wide Receiver to 2027 ClassThe Commodores picked up the three-star recruit from Florida Saturday night.

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Vanderbilt Football Secures 2027 Three-Star Running Back CommitThe Commodores received a commitment Thursday morning from the Alabama native.

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2027 Linebacker Ethan Hauser Commits to VanderbiltVanderbilt just got another commitment to add to its 2027 class, which already features the likes of Omarii Sanders, Grant Haviland, Jeremiah Douglas, Matt Will

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Vanderbilt Football Announces First Three Kickoff TimesThe Commodores will begin the season with a night game at FirstBank Stadium followed by two other home games to begin the season.

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SEC to End 'Cupcake' Week 🧁Conference votes to eliminate tune-up opponents in 2027

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Clark Lea Shares Feelings on Nine-Game SEC Football ScheduleThe conference is moving to a nine-game schedule in 2026. Here is what Vanderbilt football's coach thinks about it.

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Post-Spring Vanderbilt Football Depth Chart Preview: Cole Spence And The Tight EndsStarters that will catch passes: Cole Spence, Jayvontay Conner Rotational blockers: Maurice Veney, Gabe Fisher Fighting for reps: Walter Taylor, Tilden Riley,

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Exclusive: How Vanderbilt Football Took Matt Williams Out Of The DMVNASHVILLE-The opportunity for Matt Williams to stay close to home was right in front of him. All he had to do in order to make it happen was decide between his

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Post-Spring Vanderbilt Football Depth Chart Preview: Junior Sherrill and The Wide Receiver RoomVandy on SI's projected depth chart: Consistent factors: Junior Sherrill, Ja'Cory Thomas, Cole Adams Rotational pieces: Tristen Brown, Kayleb Barnett, Joseph M

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In Jared Curtis, Vanderbilt Football Is Getting Something Different Than Diego Pavia--That May Not Be a Bad Thing.NASHVILLE-By the time Jared Curtis exited his chair at the Pat McAfee show on Friday morning and headed for the exit, he'd been on camera alongside Nate Bargatz

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Vanderbilt Commit Grant Haviland Talks Eli Stowers, Jared Curtis, and MoreThe Class of 2027 tight end Grant Haviland recently spoke with Vanderbilt on SI about some of his hopes and expectations with the Commodores.

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Jared Curtis Demonstrates Simple Mindset On Pat McAfee ShowVanderbilt football quarterback Jared Curtis went on the Pat McAfee show on Friday and didn't appear to be caught up on the spotlight that came with the show.

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Jared Curtis Talks Whether There is Pressure Being a Hometown Player at VanderbiltIn an interview with the Pat McAfee Show, Jared Curtis talked about what it is like being a notable hometown player for Vanderbilt.

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Sark Talks SEC Spending 💰Texas HC believes every school in conference pays 'minimum $30M' for their rosters

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"Definitely a dream," How Myles Miller Went From JUCO to Vanderbilt FootballVanderbilt football coach Clark Lea and company landed JUCO prospect Myles Miller, who wants to be an example for others that there's talent at every level of college football.

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Jared Curtis Movie Role Says Something About Vanderbilt Football's Increasing Role in Nashville; ColumnNASHVILLE-Before Jared Curtis steps on the field at FirstBank Stadium in a Vanderbilt uniform for the first time for its opener against Austin Peay on Sept. 5,

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Vanderbilt Quarterback Jared Curtis to Appear in New MovieThe Commodore freshman will make an appearance in Nate Bargatze's new movie.

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Post-Spring Vanderbilt Football Depth Chart Preview: Sedrick Alexander and The Running BacksNASHVILLE--More than any other position on its offense, Vanderbilt has relative certainty as to which direction it will be heading at running back when it opens

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Post-Spring Vanderbilt Football Depth Chart Preview: Jared Curtis and The QuarterbacksNASHVILLE-There's still an open quarterback competition brewing on West End, Clark Lea says, and that may be the case for the entirety of fall camp. Lea says h

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Column: A 24-Team Playoff Would be Disastrous. If Anything, Shrink the FieldThe AFCA recommended college football to expand to a 24-team playoff. That is way too much. If anything, there should be fewer teams in the playoffs.

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Despite Past Controversy, Diego Pavia is Getting A Clean Slate With Baltimore RavensThe name and the noise precede former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia everywhere he goes these days. The spectacle surrounding him is too polarizing for anyt

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Maxx: Pavia's Fall a 'Wake Up Call'Raiders star weighs in on former Vanderbilt QB going undrafted 📲

Insider Takes on Pavia Signing

James Palmer explains why UDFA QB had 'limited options' before Ravens deal

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Ravens Signing Diego PaviaFormer Vandy QB and Heisman finalist inks 3-year deal after going undrafted (Schefter)

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Other Teams Eyeing PaviaPotential suitors could bring undrafted QB in if Ravens don't sign him (Schefter)

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CFL Eyeing Diego Pavia 👀Former Vanderbilt QB on Winnipeg Blue Bombers' negotiating list after going undrafted

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Scout's Take on Pavia 📝Can Heisman finalist make it in NFL? Tap for strengths and weaknesses after Ravens' minicamp invite 📲

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Pavia Going to Ravens MinicampUndrafted free-agent QB accepts invitation to next week's minicamp (Schefter)

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Texas Longhorns Backup QB Made It To NFL Before Diego PaviaDiego Pavia remains without an NFL undrafted deal, unlike a former Texas Longhorns quarterback.

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UDFA Landing Spots 📍Best fits for Diego Pavia and others after draft 📲

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Deion's Message to Pavia 💯Coach Prime with inspiring post for Vanderbilt QB after going undrafted

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The Best Player in Vanderbilt Football History, Diego Pavia, Went Undrafted. And That Wasn't A Shock.NASHVILLE--Diego Pavia's camp set out 32 hats on a table this morning at his draft party with the intention that he would pick one of them up after being select

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BREAKING: Jordan White signs with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agentThe interior offensive linemen will head to _______ after one season with Vanderbilt.

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Diego Pavia Goes Undrafted in 2026 NFL DraftThe former Commodore was left without knowing his next home at the end of the draft.

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Diego Pavia Goes UndraftedFirst Heisman finalist since 2014 to not get picked

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Will Pavia Get Drafted Today?NFL Network breaks down Heisman Trophy runner-up's chances. Tap to watch 🎥

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Player Profile: What to Know About Diego Pavia Ahead of the NFL DraftThe former Commodore quarterback has hopes of being drafted into the NFL on the final day of the draft. Here is what to know about Pavia.

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Exclusive: Why Clark Lea Believes Former Vanderbilt Football Star Diego Pavia Should Be Taken in NFL DraftNASHVILLE-Clark Lea can see it now. He knows his former quarterback Diego Pavia may not be a high pick in the NFL Draft. He knows that he may not be drafted at

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Landing Spots for QB ProspectsWhere Garrett Nussmeier, Diego Pavia could go on Day 3 📲

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2026 NFL Draft: Eli Stowers drafted in the second round by the Philadelphia EaglesAfter earning the John Mackey Award and back-to-back All-SEC honors at Vanderbilt, Stowers was selected 54th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Fans React to Eli Stowers PickEagles get new TE from Vandy in Round 2. Tap for reactions 📲

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Full Eli Stowers Scouting ReportVandy TE goes No. 54 overall

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📋 Eli Stowers (No. 54 overall) 🔄 Former 4-star QB recruit 🎥 Watch him exploit defenses