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Nov 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Cole Spence (16) runs with the ball after a made catch against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Nov 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Junior Sherrill makes a catch against Kentucky at FirstBank Stadium.

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Jul 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Will Stein speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Nov 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Junior Sherrill (0) runs with the ball after a made catch against the Auburn Tigers during the overtime period at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Apr 25, 2026; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jackson (7) throws the ball on the sidelines during the spring game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt Football Preseason Game Prediction: Arkansas

Apr 18, 2026; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) passes the ball during the Georgia Spring football game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt Football Preseason Game Prediction: Georgia

Nov 2, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores place kicker Brock Taylor (88) attempts an extra point from the hold of punter Jesse Mirco (29) during the fourth quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

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Jul 21, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Junior Sherrill (0) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea speaks to his team after Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Five-star 2027 kicker Ben Brewer visits Vanderbilt special teams coordinator Jeff LePak on the school's campus in September 2025.

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Jul 21, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt pitcher Connor Fennell (39) pitches against Oklahoma during the first inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, April 9, 2026.

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Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin speaks during the topping out ceremony for the new right field facility at Vanderbilt’s Hawkins Field Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

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Vanderbilt pitcher Alex Kranzler throws to a batter during the first inning of an NCAA college baseball fall intrasquad game at Hawkins Field Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Vanderbilt infielder Braden Holcomb runs to first base during a NCAA baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on May 11, 2025.

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Vanderbilt second baseman Mike Mancini (5) runs the bases on his two-RBI double against Oklahoma during the seventh inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, April 9, 2026.

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Vanderbilt pitcher Connor Fennell (39) pitches during a NCAA baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on May 11, 2025.

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Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington talks with guard Tyler Tanner (3) during a break in action against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) drives around the Vanderbilt defense during the first half of their exhibition game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

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Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Missouri Tigers guard T.O. Barrett (5) handles the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Oklahoma State cornerback Jaylin Davies poses for a photograph during the Oklahoma State Cowboys football media days in Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Saturday, Aug., 2, 2025.

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Oct 22, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A detail view of a Vanderbilt Commodores helmet against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt's Justine Pissott (13) during a pause in the NCAA basketball game against Tennessee on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Nov 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores cornerback Martel Hight (4) intercepts the pass thrown by Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt shortstop Ryker Waite (51) hits a single against Oklahoma during the seventh inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, April 9, 2026.

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Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph works with her team against Florida during the first quarter at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.

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Vanderbilt right fielder Logan Johnstone (2) runs to first after hitting the game winning RBI-single against Tennessee during the tenth inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 27, 2026.

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Vanderbilt women's golf at the SEC Championships

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Miller Green takes the mound against Kentucky on April 18, 2026.

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Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin watches from the dugout during the fifth inning of a NCAA baseball game against Texas at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Players line up for the National Anthem as Ole Miss Rebels take on Vanderbilt Commodores during the SEC baseball tournament championship game at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

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SEC men's basketball tournament court, 2023.

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Feb 25, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Tyler Nickel (5) yells to the crowd after the win against the Georgia Bulldogs at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Dec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Georgia Bulldogs are presented with the SEC Championship trophy after the title football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Nov 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates after a victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Nov 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) celebrates after a victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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