Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina - November 09, 2024

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FinalNov 9

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Gamecocks logo, Gamecocks 6-3, 1ST 0, 2ND 7, 3RD 14, 4TH 7, TOT 28

Commodores logo, Commodores 6-4, 1ST 0, 2ND 0, 3RD 7, 4TH 0, TOT 7

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13:37[2nd & 9 @ VAN 33] R.Sanders rushed for 33 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

13:11A.Herrera extra point is good.

13:19[1st & 10 @ VAN 17] L.Sellers pass complete. Catch made by J.Simon for 17 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

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We had a fun time in the media session with Vanderbilt kicker Brock Taylor today, on what it meant to beat Tennessee (he's from Knoxville), plus, the story of how his athleticism helped him get a scholarship from Vanderbilt. Best of all, it's free!

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No one is more excited for first day of full pads than new South Carolina OL Neff Giwa READ HERE ➡️ https://t.co/CLLueaSmEX

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Inside The Mind of Brock Taylor As He Approaches Vanderbilt Football Greatness--And A Position Battle? NASHVILLE—-For 13 minutes and 25 seconds, he stands there on the yellow dot facing the cameras and holding court with the media contingent out to cover Vanderbi

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Vanderbilt Football Has Always Taken Special Teams Seriously, Even in the Return GameThe Commodores take pride in involving some of their best athletes in special teams. It is what makes the program different.

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Vanderbilt Football Defensive Takeaways After the Seventh Day of Fall CampThe Commodores officially began their second week of fall camp Thursday. Here are a few takeaways from Thursday’s practice.

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Offensive Takeaways From Vanderbilt Football's Seventh Practice of Fall CampNASHVILLE—With Vanderbilt's Saturday scrimmage looming, it took the field at the McGugin Center for the first day of a three-day stretch that will include it ta

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How Vanderbilt’s Jayvontay Conner Has Gotten More ConsistentOne of the new faces on Vanderbilt football has been putting in the work this offseason.

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Why This Vanderbilt Football Defender Has Stuck With the ProgramVanderbilt safety Jalen Gilbert has seen the highs and lows at Vanderbilt, but decided to stay. Here’s why.

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This Vanderbilt Football Safety Sat and Learned Last Year. Now, He is Showcasing in Fall CampVanderbilt sophomore safety Davin Chandler has used the knowledge he learned in 2025 and is applying it to his game this summer.

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Can This Vanderbilt Football Transfer Addition Replicate His Absurd Production? He Thinks SoNASHVILLE—The number jumps off of every blurb regarding Vanderbilt football safety Ricardo Jones, and he knows it. In a list of Jones’ stats, the six intercepti

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Vanderbilt Football Defensive Takeaways After Day Six of Fall CampThe Commodores finished up their sixth practice of camp Tuesday before going into their second off day of the month.

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Offensive Takeaways From Vanderbilt Football's Longest Practice Of Fall Camp NASHVILLE---The pads were finally popping at Vanderbilt football's McGugin Center on Tuesday morning as Vanderbilt had its most substantial and longest practice

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Freshmen Ready to Break Out 💥Top debutants who'll see key roles in 2026 📲

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Theo Von Gives Vanderbilt Football Speech At Fall Camp, But A Different Type Than Usual NASHVILLE—Once Clark Lea finished his post-practice remarks Monday morning, he turned to Nashville-based comedian Theo Von and motioned for him to come in front

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How Tim Beck Assesses Jared Curtis Through Five Days of Vanderbilt Football Fall CampVanderbilt’s offensive coordinator talked about what he’s seen out of his freshman quarterback Monday.

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Vanderbilt Football Fall Camp Defensive Takeaways Day FiveThere was not as much going on compared to Sunday’s practice, but there were a few things to note from Vanderbilt’s defense Monday.

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Offensive Takeaways From Vanderbilt Football's Fifth Fall Camp PracticeNASHVILLE---Theo Von and former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia were both in the building for Vanderbilt's Monday fall camp practice, and they watched along

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Sellers Stock is High 📈CFB insider says South Carolina QB looks like 'Superman' on the field

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Will Muschamp Is Already Changing the Way Texas PracticesTexas' new defensive coordinator is cranking up the intensity in 2026

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Inside Yilanan "Issa" Ouattara's Year Off The Field, Return To Vanderbilt FootballNASHVILLE—-The door is fully shut and no handles stick out of it, so Issa Ouattara is stuck waiting. As if he were a fish out of water, he was covered by a whit

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Vanderbilt Football Notebook: A Competition, The Get Off, Mason CarterNASHVILLE—When the question was being asked, everyone in the vicinity who’s been around knew what was coming from Vanderbilt defensive coordinator Steve Gregory

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This Vanderbilt Football Transfer Addition Is Intent on Winning, Will Do Anything He Can To Get To The Quarterback.NASHVILLE—Every day that Edwin Kolenge wakes up, transports himself to Vanderbilt’s McGugin Center and goes through practice is a step. Every rep. Every sack. E

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Vanderbilt Football Believes There is a Lot to Like About its Fall Camp DefenseComing out of Sunday’s fall camp practice, multiple Vanderbilt coaches expressed their satisfaction in the defense.

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Takeaways From Vanderbilt Football’s Fourth Day of Fall CampAfter an off day, the Commodores returned to the field. Here are a few things that stood out after Sunday’s practice.

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Joseph McVay Has Grown in One Area in Particular, And He Wants That to ContinueThe Commodores wideout talked about where he has grown the most and where he wants to continue to personally work on.

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Meet Ja'Cory Thomas, Vanderbilt Football's Underdog X-Factor at Wide ReceiverNASHVILLE—Just out of earshot from his teammates on the sideline of Vanderbilt’s turf practice field, Ja’Cory Thomas sticks out his right hand as if to put an e

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Vanderbilt Football 2026 Position Preview: Tight EndsThe Commodores have to replace the best Tight End in the country from 2025.

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This Vanderbilt Football Wide Receiver Is Breaking Out. Where Does He Stand?NASHVILLE—-Whenever Tristen “T5” Brown stepped on the field with 30 minutes or so left on FirstBank Stadium’s game clock, he knew what to expect. Brown had fla

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Vanderbilt Football May Not Have a Designated Speed Demon, but Its Pleased With the Speed it HasThe Commodores lost last year’s fastest downfield threat, but they aren’t sweating it due to their options.

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Vanderbilt Football Defensive Takeaways After the Third Day of Fall CampThere were a few things that stood out from Vanderbilt’s defense Friday. Here are Vandy On SI’s takeaways from the third practice.

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Offensive Takeaways From Vanderbilt Football's Third Day of Fall CampNASHVILLE---With a Saturday off day looming, Vanderbilt went with a live-period heavy Friday morning of practice that provided the best look at its offense to d

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Will Muschamp Already Making a 'Boom' in Return to Texas LonghornsThe return of defensive coordinator Will Muschamp to Austin has already been a loud one as the Texas Longhorns begin fall camp.

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Vanderbilt Football's Bryce Cowan Projects To Have Bigger Role Than Ever Before, And He's Ready For ItNASHVILLE—Last time Vanderbilt linebacker Bryce Cowan stood in this spot just beyond the lines of Vanderbilt’s grass practice field in the weeks leading up to a

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How Nick Rinaldi’s Confidence and Love for Football Has GrownThe former walk-on has turned into a leader in Vanderbilt’s linebacker room. As his career progressed, his belief in himself has evolved.

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Could This Be Vanderbilt Football's Best Linebacking Core Of Bryan Longwell's Career? Vanderbilt Thinks SoNASHVILLE—For a few minutes on Thursday morning, seven media members stood on Vanderbilt’s grass practice field waiting for the usually-punctual Nick Lezynski.

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Defensive Takeaways After Day Two of Vanderbilt Football Fall CampThe Commodores had their second practice of fall camp Thursday. Here are a few things that stood out on the defensive end.

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What Vanderbilt’s Top Priority of Improvement is on Defense During Fall CampThe Commodores began fall camp Wednesday. There was one point of emphasis that was mentioned plenty by coaches and players.

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Vanderbilt Football Defensive Takeaways After First Day of Fall CampThe Commodores wrapped up the first day of fall camp Wednesday. Here is what stood out about the Vanderbilt defense.

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Vanderbilt Football Still Looking For Offensive Niche After Drastic Style Change in 2025NASHVILLE—Clark Lea and Tim Beck have vivid memories of playing keep away from No. 1 Alabama and holding the Crimson Tide off just long enough to secure the mos

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Offensive Takeaways From Vanderbilt Football's First Fall Camp PracticeNASHVILLE—-Vanderbilt football was back on the field Wednesday afternoon as it opened fall camp for the sixth time in the Clark Lea era with what he calls his d

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Why Diego Pavia Was At Vanderbilt Football's First Fall Camp PracticeNASHVILLE—-It was natural on Tuesday to look behind the play at a guy in street clothes as Vanderbilt went live on its turf practice field. There, walking with

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Where Does Vanderbilt Football's Injury Situation Stand Entering Fall Camp?NASHVILLE—-Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has often measured his program’s progress by how many players are on the practice field for it when fall camp begins, and

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What Clark Lea Said About the NCAA Five-for-Five Eligibility Rule and the Class of 2022 RulingVanderbilt’s head coach talked about the latest eligibility rulings in college athletics in Tuesday’s press conference. Here is what he said.

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Clark Lea Updates Vanderbilt Football Quarterback Competition Ahead Of Fall CampNASHVILLE—-Clark Lea says Vanderbilt has “honed in” on allocating its quarterback reps towards determining a starter rather than merely developmental reps. All

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CFB AP Top 25 Predictions 🔮Latest picks after release of first coaches poll 📲

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Experts React to CFB Coaches PollTap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

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First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

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Dark-Horse CFB Teams 🏇South Carolina, more sneaky teams to watch in 2026 ➡️

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Vanderbilt Football Preseason Game Prediction: TennesseeThe Commodores host the Volunteers to close the regular season. Here is Vandy On SI’s projection of the matchup.

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Vanderbilt Football 2026 Depth Chart Projection: Tight EndVandy on SI’s projected depth chart: Starting pass catchers: Cole Spence, Jayvontay Conner Blocking TE’s: Maurice Veney, Gabe Fisher (FB) Others to watch: Walt

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Vanderbilt Football 2026 Depth Chart Projection: Offensive LineVandy on SI’s projected depth chart: Quick tackle: Cade McConnell Quick guard: Micah Debose Center: Lyndon Cooper Strong guard: Clinton Azibuke Strong tackle:

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Vanderbilt Football Preseason Game Prediction: FloridaVanderbilt travels to “The Swamp” for a late November game. Here is how Vandy On SI projects the game to go.

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Vanderbilt Football Preseason Game Prediction: AlabamaThe Commodores host the Crimson Tide in Nashville this fall. Here is how Vandy On SI projects the game to go.

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Vanderbilt Football 2026 Depth Chart Projection: Wide ReceiverConsistent factors: Junior Sherrill, Ja’Cory Thomas, Cole Adams Rotational pieces: Brycen Coleman, Tristen Brown, Kayleb Barnett, Joseph McVay, Battling: Kahde

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Vanderbilt Football 2026 Depth Chart Projection: Running BackVandy on SI’s projected depth chart: Starters: Sedrick Alexander, MK Young Rotational backs: Jamezell Lassiter Others to watch: Evan Hampton, Gabe Fields, Iza

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Top 25 CFB Coach's Poll Predictions 🔮Latest picks before Tuesday's poll drop 📲

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Vanderbilt Football 2026 Depth Chart Projection: QuarterbackVandy on SI’s projected depth chart: Starter: Jared Curtis Backup: Blaze Berlowitz Others to watch: Jack Elliott, Whit Muschamp Room storyline: Vanderbilt coa

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Vanderbilt Football Preseason Game Prediction: Mississippi StateThe Commodores begin November with a road trip to Starkville. Here is how Vandy On SI projects the game to go.

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Media Days Takeaways 📝Breaking down talking points from across the CFB landscape ➡️

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Does Junior Sherrill Have What it Takes to Lead the Vanderbilt Receiving Corps?With many new starters on the Vanderbilt offense, the senior is stepping into a new role, as both a star player and a leader.

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Vanderbilt Football Preseason Game Prediction: KentuckyThe Commodores visit Kentucky in the middle of the fall, right before their bye week.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 1NASHVILLE—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 Preseason Game Prediction: ArkansasThe Commodores host the Razorback in a mid-October battle. Here is how Vandy On SI projects the game.

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Vanderbilt Football Preseason Game Prediction: GeorgiaThe Commodores go to Athens in what could have a very intriguing underlying storyline. Here is how Vandy On SI projects the game to go.

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Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 2NASHVILLE—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. 3NASHVILLE—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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Why Vanderbilt Football's Junior Sherrill Says To Bring On The Double TeamsTAMPA, FL—This is the look of stardom for Vanderbilt receiver Junior Sherrill. A tan jacket. A chrome heart on the right side of the jacket, three more on the

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Must Win Games For Kentucky In 2026Must Win Games for Kentucky in 2026If new coach Will Stein and the Wildcats want to get back to a bowl game, they need to win these games..

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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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EA CFB 27's Toughest Environments 🎮Ranking the iconic video game's hardest places to play ➡️

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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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Todd McShay Talks 2027 Draft QBs 👀NFL analyst gives his take on loaded class 🎥

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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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CFB 27's Top Defensive Players 💪Leonard Moore and Colin Simmons lead the way in ratings

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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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CFB 27's 'Toughest' Stadiums 😈- No. 1 LSU - No. 2 OSU - No. 3 Penn State - No. 4 UGA - No. 5 Bama Full top 20 here 📲

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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