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Nov 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea checks the video board against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

No More Politician Hat For Clark Lea, Time To Hone In On The Mission Again

Joey Dwyer

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Dec 8, 2025

Oct 18, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea celebrates the win with his team and the student section against the Louisiana State Tigers during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt Football “Excited” For Bowl Game: The Anchor

Graham Baakko

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Dec 8, 2025

Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers (9) celebrates his touchdown against Ball State with quarterback Diego Pavia (2) during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

Clark Lea Updates Status of Eli Stowers and Diego Pavia Ahead of ReliaQuest Bowl

Joey Dwyer

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Dec 7, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Makhilyn Young (22) runs against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half against at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt Football Looking to Celebrate in Tampa, Not Prove People Wrong

Graham Baakko

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Dec 7, 2025

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Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame were left out of the 2025–26 College Football Playoff.

The Case for Notre Dame and Three Other Teams Left Out of College Football Playoff

Dan Lyons

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Dec 7, 2025

The updated ESPN top 25 college football rankings as the playoff selection committee is due to reveal its final decisions.

College football rankings: ESPN updates Top 25 poll entering Bowl Season

James Parks

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Dec 7, 2025

The Irish were left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff field, but what about a 16- or 24-team format?

What Potential Matchups in 16- and 24-Team CFP Formats Would Look Like in 2025

Bryan Fischer

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Dec 7, 2025

Notre Dame fans were happy about the 2025 season on the field-- but certainly aren't about being left out of the 2025 College Football Playoff.

Most upset fan bases after final College Football Playoff field revealed

Joe Cox

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Dec 7, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2), running back Sedrick Alexander (28) and offensive lineman Jordan White (53) celebrate a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt Football Finds Out Bowl Destination

Graham Baakko

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Dec 7, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt Football Misses College Football Playoff

Joey Dwyer

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Dec 7, 2025

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates with fans after winning a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 29, 2025.

Diego Pavia's Heisman Case is Clear, But It May Not Be Enough; Column

Joey Dwyer

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Dec 7, 2025

Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea watches his team face Kentucky during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Clark Lea Makes Final Statement to College Football Playoff Committee

Joey Dwyer

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Dec 7, 2025

Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson runs onto the field for the SEC Championship on Dec. 6, 2025.

Comparing Alabama Crimson Tide's Final CFP Resume Against Notre Dame, Miami

Christopher Walsh

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Dec 7, 2025

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey believes the Southeastern Conference should have seven teams in the College Football Playoff, according to his comments made on Saturday.

SEC commissioner makes bold comment before College Football Playoff selection day

Matt De Lima

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Dec 6, 2025

Amazon Prime Thursday Night Football game analyst Kirk Herbstreit stands on the field during halftime of the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

Kirk Herbstreit Confused by Frustration Surrounding Texas vs. Vanderbilt Debate

Aaron Raley

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Dec 6, 2025

Former SEC commissioner Roy Kramer speaks during a dedication ceremony of the Doug Dickey Hall of Fame Plaza at the Neyland-Thompson Sports Complex in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, October 4, 2019. Dickey led UT to its second SEC title in 1969 and served as the Vols' Director of Athletics from 1986 to 2003.

Doug Dickey

Former Vanderbilt Athletic Director Passes Away at 96

Graham Baakko

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Dec 5, 2025

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Tennessee during the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

Diego Pavia Wins National Award

Graham Baakko

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Dec 5, 2025

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates with defensive lineman Khordae Sydnor (96) after the team’s win against Kentucky at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Playoff Or Not, Remember This As The Greatest Vanderbilt Football Team Ever; Column

Joey Dwyer

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Dec 5, 2025

Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea watches his team face Kentucky during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Proposition of 13th Game is On-Brand For Vanderbilt Football; Column

Joey Dwyer

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Dec 5, 2025

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