Vanderbilt Commodores

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Vanderbilt Commodores is 10-2 on the season, 6-4-2 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +20.6. Vanderbilt Commodores is covering the spread at 60% this season (6-4-2), well above the FBS average of 50%; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Southeastern Conference
Stadium: FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN
Power Rating: +20.6
HFA Rating:2.0 pts
Record: 10-2
ATS: 6-4-2
O/U: 7-3-2

2025 Schedule & Results

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2025 Season Travel Profile

3,321 miles — ranked 123th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0162 mi162 mi
Week 1Charleston SouthernHome (0 mi)162 mi
Week 2Virginia Tech363 mi524 mi
Week 3South Carolina361 mi885 mi
Week 4Georgia StateHome (0 mi)885 mi
Week 5Utah StateHome (0 mi)885 mi
Week 6Alabama207 mi1,092 mi
Week 7Bye
Week 8LSUHome (0 mi)1,092 mi
Week 9MissouriHome (0 mi)1,092 mi
Week 10Texas750 mi1,842 mi
Week 11AuburnHome (0 mi)1,842 mi
Week 12Bye
Week 13KentuckyHome (0 mi)1,842 mi
Week 14Tennessee162 mi2,004 mi

Latest Preview (Week Recent)

Historic 10-win season and CFP hopes

Vanderbilt secured its first 10-win season in program history with a dominant 45-24 win over No. 18 Tennessee, keeping its College Football Playoff hopes alive. The Commodores' strong performance, especially against a ranked rival, puts pressure on the CFP committee to consider them for a spot.

Diego Pavia's dual-threat dominance

Quarterback Diego Pavia was the catalyst, throwing for 268 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 165 yards and another score. His confidence and playmaking ability were key to Vanderbilt's 582 total yards, making him a critical factor in any postseason matchup.

Strong rushing attack and third-quarter control

Sedrick Alexander added 115 rushing yards and three touchdowns, and the Commodores dominated the third quarter, holding the ball for the first 6:35 and scoring two touchdowns to break a 21-21 halftime tie. This ability to control the game on the ground and in time of possession will be vital in their next game.

Coach Clark Lea's extension and team stability

Amid interest from Florida, Vanderbilt signed coach Clark Lea to a six-year extension, providing stability and motivation. The team's response to this news was a focused, record-setting performance, indicating strong leadership and unity heading into the postseason.

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Schedule & Results

Vanderbilt Commodores — 10-2 overall, 6-4-2 ATS, power rating +20.6.