Graham Baakko

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.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates his touchdown against Kentucky during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Tyler Tanner dunks in Vanderbilt 98-67 win.

Nov 29, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea celebrates with his team after a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Nov 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Richie Hoskins (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt running back Sedrick Alexander (28) waves to the crowd after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 29, 2025.

Football

The Commodores have started early preparation for their bowl game. Here is what challenges they see in Iowa.

Candice Storey Lee, Vanderbilt’s athletic director, walks to the stage during a dedication event for the South End Zone at FirstBank Stadium Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.

Other Sports

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Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea congratulates quarterback Diego Pavia (2) after he scored a touchdown against Kentucky during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Football

Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

Dec 17, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers guard Sincere Parker (23) drives against Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Nickel (5) during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Commodores stepped up defensively when they needed to.

Nov 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Eli Stowers (9) makes a catch against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Football

Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea celebrates their victory over Auburn after the game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Football

Vanderbilt’s head coach got his second national award this season.

Vanderbilt Commodores guard Justine Pissott (13), Vanderbilt Commodores guard Mikayla Blakes (1) and Vanderbilt Commodores forward Sacha Washington (35) stand together after the women’s basketball game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and Virginia Cavaliers at Vanderbilt's Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.

Basketball

Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

Dec 13, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) drives baseline against the Central Arkansas Bears during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Commodores jumped a couple spots in the latest rankings.

Vanderbilt Commodores guard Mikayla Blakes (1) shoots the ball during the women’s basketball game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and Virginia Cavaliers at Vanderbilt's Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.

Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

Dec 13, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Tyler Nickel (5) reacts after a made three point basket against the Central Arkansas Bears during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The Commodore guard put up a terrific performance in what was an underwhelming game from Vanderbilt.

Dec 13, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Frankie Collins (1) brings the ball up court against the Central Arkansas Bears during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Vandy On SI's Graham Baakko breaks down Vanderbilt basketball's win over Central Arkansas.

Vanderbilt Senior Offensive Advisor Jerry Kill watches from the sidelines during the second quarter against Kentucky at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Senior offensive advisor Jerry Kill could retire at the end of the season.