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Dec 27, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA;  Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates his touchdown run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with Vanderbilt Commodores offensive lineman Duncan MacDonald (60) during the first half of the 2024 Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

2025 Vanderbilt Football Opponent Preview, Game 1: Charleston Southern

Vanderbilt football starts its season against a FCS opponent that the Commodores have only seen once before. Vanderbilt On SI dives into Charleston Southern.

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Dec 27, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA;  Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates his touchdown run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with Vanderbilt Commodores offensive lineman Duncan MacDonald (60) during the first half of the 2024 Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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2025 Vanderbilt Football Opponent Preview, Game 1: Charleston Southern

Vanderbilt football starts its season against a FCS opponent that the Commodores have only seen once before. Vanderbilt On SI dives into Charleston Southern.

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Sep 21, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea reacts during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Dec 27, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA;  Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) throws the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half of the 2024 Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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Vanderbilt commit Caden Harris during his official visit
Recruiting

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SEC

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Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea gives a thumbs up as he walks into the stadium prior to the start of the game against the Tennessee Volunteers  at FirstBank Stadium.
Recruiting

3-Star Texas DL Recruit Commits to Vanderbilt

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Vanderbilt goes through warmups before the Vanderbilt Football Black and Gold Spring Game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Recruiting

Vanderbilt Lands Commitment From 3-Star WR

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Vanderbilt fans and family gather on the field after the Vanderbilt Football Black and Gold Spring Game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 12, 2025.
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Nov 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Quincy Skinner Jr. 3 scores a touchdown as the LSU Tigers take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; at Tiger Stadium.
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Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea watches his team against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter against at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Football

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Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Steven Stilianos (86) and Western Michigan Broncos defensive lineman Mason Nelson (54) in action during the game at Kinnick Stadium.
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Football

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Dec 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half of the College Football Playoff first round game at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 42-17. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-Imagn Images
SEC

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