Kyle Shurmur
Vanderbilt running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) tries to get past ETSU defensive back Artevius Smith (26) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Underdog Vandy seeks to beat Tennessee for 4th straight time

By Steve Megargee Nov. 29, 2019 12:10 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) carries during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Tennessee aiming to avoid repeat of last season’s finish

By Steve Megargee Nov. 14, 2019 01:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason supervises an NCAA college football practice in Nashville, Tenn. Mason isn't sharing who Vanderbilt's new starting quarterback will be before the season opener. The coach needs every advantage he can get with the Commodores hosting No. 3 Georgia for their season opener. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Vandy coach still mum on his starting QB vs No. 3 Georgia

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 27, 2019 05:13 PM EDT

In this Aug. 5, 2019, photo, Vanderbilt quarterback Deuce Wallace (2) warms up with quarterback Riley Neal (6) during an NCAA college football practice in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt has won at least five games each of the past three seasons and reached two bowls in that span. They've also won three straight against in-state rival Tennessee for their longest winning streak in this series since the 1920s. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vandy eager to top last season with offensive trio back

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 12, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2018, file photo, Missouri defensive lineman Jordan Elliott, left, hits Arkansas quarterback Ty Storey, right, causing him to fumble the ball, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, Mo. Elliott is expected to emerge as one of Missouri’s top defensive players in 2019. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
14 SEC players who could have breakthrough seasons

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2019 10:53 AM EDT

Mason names Gdowski offensive coordinator, adds 3 coaches

Feb. 13, 2019 05:02 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason has promoted Gerry Gdowski to offensive coordinator and hired a trio of new assistant coaches. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2019, file photo, Team Flash running back Jerrion Ealy, left, gets snagged by a defender during the Under Armour All America Game in Orlando, Fla. Some drama on signing day might be drummed up around the few remaining unsigned five-star prospects. Darnell Wright, an offensive lineman from West Virginia, is expected to choose between Tennessee and Alabama. Ealy, a running back from Mississippi, will pick between Clemson and Ole Miss. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)
Last-minute decisions in SEC add drama to signing day

By Steve Megargee Feb. 06, 2019 06:28 PM EST

Baylor running back John Lovett (7) slips through the tackle-attempt by Vanderbilt linebacker Josh Smith (25) to score during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Brewer helps Baylor beat Vanderbilt 45-38 in Texas Bowl

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 28, 2018 01:07 AM EST

Baylor looks to reach 7 wins against Vandy in Texas Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2018 05:11 PM EST
Texas Bowl: Baylor (6-6) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6) at Houston, Thursday, 9 p.m. EST (ESPN) Line: Vanderbilt by 4. Series Record: Baylor leads...

Baylor tries to build on turnaround in Texas Bowl

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 26, 2018 05:10 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Baylor made an impressive turnaround this season, winning six games after managing just one win in 2017. The Bears (6-6) will try to cap...

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp watches an extra point attempt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga in Columbia, S.C. The Gamecocks conclude the regular season on Saturday and try to enhance their bowl position against Akron after a September cancellation due to Hurricane Florence. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
Bowden, Muschamp renew ties in Akron-South Carolina game

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 30, 2018 11:02 AM EST

Vanderbilt wide receiver Amir Abdur-Rahman (87) catches a 26-yard touchdown pass as he is defended by Tennessee defensive back Baylen Buchanan (28) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vandy beats rival Tennessee 38-13 for 2nd bowl in 3 seasons

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 24, 2018 07:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 file photo, Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) drops back to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Things haven’t gone the way Auburn hoped this season. Going from the top 10 to unranked leaves the Tigers only one way to appease restless fans: Play the spoiler and upset their biggest rival, No. 1 Alabama. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)
Auburn huge underdog vs. No. 1 Alabama in Iron Bowl

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2018 04:01 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn walls off the field with a 34-3 win over Arkansas in an NCAA college football game, in Auburn, Ala. While at least one coach has been fired already in each of the other Power Five conferences, the SEC doesn’t have anyone on an obvious hot seat heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Barring a surprise move, 2019 would mark the first time since 2006 that the SEC begins a season with no new head coaches. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
SEC might decide to sit out this year's coaching carousel

By Steve Megargee Nov. 21, 2018 12:26 PM EST

Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vandy senior QB looking for rare 3rd straight win over Vols

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 20, 2018 06:45 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta'amu (10) is consoled by offensive lineman Greg Little (74) and Vanderbilt linebacker Josh Smith (25) after Vanderbilt won 36-29 in overtime in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vandy keeps bowl hopes alive, edging Ole Miss 36-29 in OT

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 18, 2018 12:01 AM EST

Missouri safety Cam Hilton, top, breaks up a pass intended for Vanderbilt tight end Jared Pinkney in the end zone on the final play of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 33-28. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tigers squeak out 33-28 victory over Vanderbilt

By Charlie Clarke Nov. 10, 2018 03:54 PM EST

Missouri wide receiver Kam Scott (13) runs into the end zone after catching a pass for a 41-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tigers and Commodores fight for bowl eligibility

By Charlie Clarke Nov. 09, 2018 03:00 AM EST

Arkansas tight end Cheyenne O'Grady makes a one handed catch in front of Vanderbilt defensive back Frank Coppet in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Vaughn's 3 touchdowns spark Vandy past Arkansas, 45-31

By Kurt Voigt Oct. 27, 2018 03:33 PM EDT

No. 12 Kentucky looks to run past Missouri in road contest

By Charlie Clarke Oct. 26, 2018 02:06 AM EDT
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — No. 12 Kentucky made its offensive identity crystal clear last week in a 14-7 victory over Vanderbilt. Quarterback Terry Wilson...