Joey Dwyer

Joined: Jun 12, 2025

Joey Dwyer is the lead writer on Vanderbilt Commodores On SI. He found his first love in college sports at nearby Lipscomb University and decided to make a career of telling its best stories. He got his start doing a Notre Dame basketball podcast from his basement as a 14-year-old during COVID and has since aimed to make that 14-year-old proud. Dwyer has covered Vanderbilt sports for three years and previously worked for 247 Sports and Rivals. He contributes to Seth Davis' Hoops HQ, Basket Under Review and Mainstreet Nashville.

Vanderbilt Commodores guard Chandler Bing (7) and McNeese Cowboys guard Javohn Garcia (1) fight for the ball during a first-round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament between McNeese and Vanderbilt at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Thursday, March 19, 2026.

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Gabe Nesmith will miss Vanderbilt's opener against Bellarmine.

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Vanderbilt's Bangot Dak Senior (8) dunks the ball during the second half of their exhibition game against UAB at Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gym Monday, October 19, 2026.

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Oct 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Kenny Minchey (3) reacts as he scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football took itself out of the running for Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey by landing five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, which has been a topic of conversation throughout the week. That's unfair to Curtis and giving this Vanderbilt team to

Oct 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea talks with a referee during the fourth quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football showed Clark Lea that there's a better team in there somewhere for the opening stretch of Vanderbilt's Saturday loss to Kentucky, but that hasn't manifested consistently for this group through its first eight games. What does that say

Oct 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Ja'cory Thomas (6) is tackled by Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Terhyon Nichols (20) during the third quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football has now lost five straight after its Saturday defeat at Kroger Field. Here's what it has to take away from yet another performance in which it fell short.

Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Evan Hampton (23) runs against Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Chris Cole (9) at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football running back Evan Hampton left the field on a cart Saturday, Clark Lea offered a glimpse into what the future may hold for Hampton on Saturday night.

Sep 23, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Ray Davis (1) runs for a touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

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This former Vanderbilt football star clearly isn't embracing the program as much as his other former team. At least, he wasn't on Saturday night in Lexington.

Oct 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Sedrick Alexander (28) runs with the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football travels to Lexington Saturday to face Kentucky football at Kroger Field. Can the Commodores snap their four-game losing streak? Our staff makes their predictions.

Chandler Bing went for 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting on Friday night. What does that mean for him?

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Vanderbilt basketball fell 109-96 to Miami in Coral Gables. What did it learn from that showing and how significant was it?

Oct 17, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) throws a pass against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football's messaging throughout the week, verbal and non verbal appears to indicate that it believes Jared Curtis is on the verge of taking the next step. Now, can he do it ahead of Vanderbilt's matchup with Kentucky?

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Vanderbilt basketball standout Sebastian Williams-Adams will have a reunion with a few crucial contributors to his development on Friday night in Miami as Vanderbilt faces off against Miami in an exhibition game.

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Vanderbilt football looks to get back into the win column Saturday against Kentucky. Here's what it will take for it to pull off a win and a prediction.

Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Kenny Minchey (3) looks to throw a pass against the LSU Tigers during the third quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey is a Nashville product and could've ended up at Vanderbilt, but was Vanderbilt ever interested? Here's what Clark Lea says.

Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner (3) shoots a basket while being guarded by UAB’s Antallah Sandlin-El (13) during the first half of their exhibition game at Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gym Monday, October 19, 2026.

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Vanderbilt basketball's Tyler Tanner keeps racking up the preseason awards ahead of Vanderbilt's Nov. 2 opener against Bellarmine at Memorial Gymnasium.

Joey Dwyer

Joined: Jun 12, 2025

Why Mark Byington Believes This Vanderbilt Wing Can be a First-Team Defensive Player

Mark Byington: Vanderbilt Basketball's Five-Star Freshman To Miss Season Opener Against Bellarmine

Meet Sebastian Williams-Adams: Vanderbilt Basketball's Most Interesting Man

How Bangot Dak Developed Unicorn-Like Skillset and Plans To Unlock it For Vanderbilt Basketball

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No, It's Not Fair To Wonder 'What If' With Kenny Minchey and Vanderbilt Football. Not With This Supporting Cast

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Clark Lea Thought He Had His Vanderbilt Football Team's Identity Back. But, He Was Cruelly Teased.

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Takeaways From Vanderbilt Football's 34-17 Loss To Kentucky

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What Is Evan Hampton's Status After Leaving Vanderbilt Football Loss on Cart? Clark Lea Provides Update

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Kentucky Football Brings In Former Vanderbilt Star As Honorary Captain For Vanderbilt Matchup

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Staff Predictions: Vanderbilt Football vs. Kentucky

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Takeaways from Vanderbilt Basketball's 109-96 Exhibition Loss To Miami

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Could Jared Curtis Start to Look Like a Veteran More Consistently? Vanderbilt Football Appears to Think So.

Exclusive: Why Miami Exhibition Is Meaningful For Vanderbilt Basketball's Sebastian Williams-Adams

Three Keys and a Prediction: Vanderbilt Football vs. Kentucky

Could Kenny Minchey To Vanderbilt Football Have Been? Why It Never Worked Out

Vanderbilt Basketball's Tyler Tanner Named Preseason All American, Again