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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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29 Minutes Ago

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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1 Hour Ago

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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2 Hours Ago

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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6 Hours Ago

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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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14 Hours Ago

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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14 Hours Ago

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

Georgia’s Kirby Smart was asked about Vanderbilt’s attempt to schedule a 13th game as the Commodores try to push for a College Football Playoff berth.

Georgia's Kirby Smart Has Pointed Response to Vanderbilt’s Unusual Try at 13th Game for CFP Push

Dan Lyons

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Dec 5, 2025

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) moves the ball during the NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Nov. 29, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Diego Pavia Named Finalist for National Award: The Anchor

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.

Vanderbilt Football Attempted to Play a 13th Game

Graham Baakko

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Dec 4, 2025

Quarterback Diego Pavia and coach Clark Lea have transformed the Vanderbilt program over the last two seasons.

Vanderbilt Tried to Schedule Last-Minute 13th Game to Impress College Football Playoff Committee

Dan Lyons

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Dec 4, 2025

Nashville Christian's Jared Curtis (2)runs the option as Friendship Christian's Reid Powers (53) comes up fro, behind him during the BlueCross Bowl Division II-A Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

34 Nashville Christian V Friendship Christian Football

"Best Prospect in The Country," Clark Lea Speaks on Jared Curtis For First Time

Joey Dwyer

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Dec 4, 2025

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) poses as the Heisman trophy after winning a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 29, 2025.

Column: Diego Pavia Should Win the Heisman

Graham Baakko

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Dec 4, 2025

NMSU Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Tim Beck speaks to media outlets during New Mexico State football media day on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

Nmsu Football Media Day

Tim Beck Semifinalist for National Award: The Anchor

Graham Baakko

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Dec 4, 2025

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