Graham Baakko

Joined: May 7, 2025

Graham Baakko is a writer for Vanderbilt Commodores On SI, primarily covering football, basketball and baseball. Graham is a recent graduate from the University of Alabama, where he wrote for The Crimson White, WVUA-FM, WVUA 23 as he covered a variety of Crimson Tide sports. He also covered South Carolina athletics as a sportswriting intern for GamecockCentral.

MJ Gideon runs the ball for James Clemens High School

Football

Basketball

Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates after defeating Alabama at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.

Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) dribbles down court during the first half against the McNeese Cowboys during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Basketball

Nov 29, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Sedrick Alexander (28) runs against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Football

The Commodores will begin the season with a night game at FirstBank Stadium followed by two other home games to begin the season.

Football

The conference is moving to a nine-game schedule in 2026. Here is what Vanderbilt football’s coach thinks about it.

Basketball

The Commodores will host Memphis in Memorial this season on the back half of a home-and-home. Read here for the date.

Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin works with his team before a game against Louisville at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Baseball

The Commodores offseason officially begins today and it is an important one. Here is which positions Vanderbilt should target in the portal this summer.

Baseball

The Commodores' fear was realized Monday afternoon after not being selected as one of the 64 teams to play in next week’s regionals.

Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin congratulates first baseman Tommy Goodin (47) on his grand slam home run against Eastern Michigan during the first inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.

Baseball

The Commodores’ NCAA Tournament streak may end up being over, but that does not hinder reason for excitement in the future.

Vanderbilt University freshman quarterback Jared Curtis (2) participates in a drill in practice at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Football

In an interview with the Pat McAfee Show, Jared Curtis talked about what it is like being a notable hometown player for Vanderbilt.

Mar 15, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington gestures to his players in the first half during the men's SEC Conference Tournament Championship against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Commodores will host UCF in mid-November in a rematch of last season’s game.

Baseball

The Commodores lost in the second round of the conference tournament Wednesday. Here is where their resume sits before the selection show.

Baseball

The Commodores saw their SEC Tournament run and likely their season end Wednesday. Their pitching was always the biggest issue that led to this.

Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin keeps an eye on his players during the first inning against South Carolina at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Baseball

The Commodores’ run in Hoover ended Wednesday with a second-round loss to Florida. Here is everything Vanderbilt’s coach said postgame.

Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin watches his team face against Oklahoma during the sixth inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Baseball

The ABS system made its college debut at the SEC Tournament Tuesday. Vanderbilt’s coach shared his feelings on how it has worked out so far.

Graham Baakko

Joined: May 7, 2025

Vanderbilt Football Secures 2027 Three-Star Running Back Commit

Instant Analysis: Tyler Tanner Returns to Vanderbilt Basketball

What the Tyler Tanner Decision Says About Vanderbilt Basketball as a Program

Column: Tyler Tanner’s Return Makes Vanderbilt Basketball a Very Dangerous Team

Football

Vanderbilt Football Announces First Three Kickoff Times

Football

Clark Lea Shares Feelings on Nine-Game SEC Football Schedule

Basketball

Vanderbilt Basketball has Date With In-State Foe Set

Baseball

Position Needs for Vanderbilt Baseball in the Transfer Portal

Baseball

Vanderbilt Baseball’s Regional Streak Comes to an End, Misses NCAA Tournament

Baseball

Why Vanderbilt Baseball Has Optimism About the Future Despite Regional Streak Likely Ending

Football

Jared Curtis Talks Whether There is Pressure Being a Hometown Player at Vanderbilt

Basketball

Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Finds Out Date For Early Season Game

What Vanderbilt Baseball’s Final Resume Looks Like After SEC Tournament Loss

Column: As Vanderbilt Baseball’s Season Ends, Pitching Just Was Never Enough

Everything Vanderbilt Baseball Coach Tim Corbin Said After SEC Tournament Loss to Florida

What Tim Corbin Said About ABS System at the SEC Baseball Tournament