Dylan Tovitz

Joined: May 29, 2025

Dylan Tovitz is a sophomore at Vanderbilt University, originally from Livingston, New Jersey. In addition to writing for Vanderbilt on SI, he serves as a deputy sports editor for the Vanderbilt Hustler and co-produces and hosts ‘Dores Unlocked, a weekly video show about Commodore sports. Outside the newsroom, he is a campus tour guide and an avid New York sports fan with a particular passion for baseball. He also enjoys listening to country and classic rock music and staying active through tennis and baseball.

Vanderbilt defensive lineman Linus Zunk (95) celebrates after sacking Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) during the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

Football

Vanderbilt cornerback Martel Hight (4) celebrates intercepting a Kentucky ball with linebacker Nick Rinaldi (24) during the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Football

Vanderbilt safety Randon Fontenette (2) celebrates after making a defensive stop against Kentucky during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

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Vanderbilt wide receiver Tre Richardson (6) scores his third touchdown against Kentucky during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

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The Washburn transfer had a career day just hours before he plans to volunteer in the Nashville community.

Nov 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores cornerback Kolbey Taylor (3) intercepts the pass thrown to Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver DJ Miller (7) during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Mark Davis started over Martel Hight as Steve Gregory made a personnel adjustment against Kentucky.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) takes a drink during fall practice Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

Football

Vanderbilt has cut down practice time and given its players more rest and recovery in 2025.

Nov 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates the win against the Auburn Tigers during the overtime period at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt is ranked No. 13 in the US LBM Coaches Poll

Nov 15, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington watches against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt Men's Basketball head coach took to the podium to break down the victory.

Nov 15, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Ak Okereke (10) lays the ball in against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Basketball

Head coach Mark Byington’s squad moved to 4-0 on Saturday Afternoon.

Vanderbilt safety Marlen Sewell (7) celebrates after defeating Auburn at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Football

Vanderbilt is ranked No. 14 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Vanderbilt players react after Riley Nelson’s 2-run homer was called foul in the bottom of the eighth inning of the Nashville Regional NCAA Baseball Tournament game against Wright State at Hawkins Field Friday, May 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Nelson’s homer was reviewed and was overturned giving the Vanderbilt a 4-3 lead.

Baseball

After three months of scrimmages, bullpen sessions and roster shuffling, Vanderbilt Baseball’s fall season offered an early look at how the 2026 Commodores’ roster could take shape.

Nov 1, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive backs Graceson Littleton (29) and Jaylon Guilbeau (3) tackle Vanderbilt Commodores running back Makhilyn Young (22) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Football

Vanderbilt football fell to Texas 34-31 on Saturday after a furious second-half rally that came up just short in Austin. The loss dropped the Commodores to 7-2 on the season and cooled off one of the strongest starts to a season in program history.

Vanderbilt celebrates by singing the school song with their fans after beating Missouri 17-10 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Football

It wasn’t pretty, but Vanderbilt Football escaped FirstBank Stadium with a 17-10 win Saturday, outlasting Missouri to improve to 7-1 — its best start since 1941.

Oct 25, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores defensive players celebrate after a goal-line stand against the Missouri Tigers during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Football

The Commodore defense limited Missouri to just 10 points Saturday, despite surrendering nearly 400 total yards.

Sophomore Tyler Hwang, 19, warms up backstage to kick at ESPN’s College Gameday at Vanderbilt's Wyatt Lawn in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Tyler Hwang turned one perfect kick and a weekend of school spirit into a once-in-a-lifetime payday on national television.

Dylan Tovitz

Joined: May 29, 2025

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Football

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Football

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Basketball

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Football

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Baseball

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“It’s absolutely insane,” Vanderbilt Sophomore Tyler Hwang wins $500,000 on College GameDay