Football
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Employees invited to football open practice Thursday, free food provided
Vanderbilt football will host its annual open practice for university faculty and staff and Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Free hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be provided. Read MoreAug 9, 2018
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Vanderbilt transfer quarterback seeks to solve hunger crisis in Miami
Student-athlete Mo Hasan has started a nonprofit based in Miami called Second Spoon, which distributes unused food from local restaurants to local individuals suffering from hunger. Read MoreJun 26, 2018
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Former Commodore running back to host Down syndrome clinic May 5
Former Commodore All-SEC running back Zac Stacy will host the first annual Zac Stacy/National Down Syndrome Society All-Star Clinic on Saturday, May 5, at the Vanderbilt Recreation Center. The event will feature football drills and games, lunch and a photo and autograph session for children with Down syndrome and other disorders. Read MoreMay 2, 2018
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Vanderbilt Football season tickets now on sale
Among this year's road games, the Commodores will take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in South Bend. A limited number of tickets to the game are still available, and 2018 season ticket holders will receive priority seating. In addition, read Frequently Asked Questions regarding how the new tax law affects season ticket purchases. Read MoreMar 8, 2018
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WilSkills named 2017 football ‘Greenest Group on Campus’
WilSkills, Vanderbilt’s student-led wilderness skills course, was named winner of the 2017 Vanderbilt Football Sustainability Competition. The group celebrated its title of “Greenest Group on Campus” at the home football game Nov. 4. Read MoreNov 10, 2017
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Football partnering with Medals of Honor
Through a special partnership with Medals of Honor, Vanderbilt’s Deep Water uniforms will feature names of fallen soldiers on the back with the soldiers’ military branch patch on the front of the jersey. The Commodores’ coaching staff will wear special Salute to Service sweatshirts with names of fallen soldiers on… Read MoreNov 8, 2017
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Commodore Giving: Donate tickets for final three home football games to Nashville youth
Following a successful first year of giving the next generation of Commodore fans the opportunity to experience Vanderbilt game day, the athletic department is continuing the program for our final three home games this season against Western Kentucky on Nov. 4, Kentucky on Nov. 11, and Missouri on Nov. 18. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Vanderbilt statement regarding potential use of Major League Soccer stadium for university events
Vanderbilt University today issued the following statement regarding efforts to bring a Major League Soccer team to Nashville and the potential use of a new stadium for university events. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Employee Tailgate this Saturday has new SEC clear-bag policy
If you’ve registered to attend the Vanderbilt University tailgate this Saturday, Sept. 16, beginning at 3:30 p.m. and the Vanderbilt vs. Kansas State football game that follows at 6:30 p.m., you’ll want to pay close attention to the new SEC clear-bag policy. Read MoreSep 13, 2017
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Ralph’s Run: Webb goes for SEC record
Senior running back Ralph Webb is closing in on the goal line of ending his college career as the second-leading rusher in SEC history, behind Georgia’s Herschel Walker. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Impact Player: Football places Oren Burks in position to tackle pressing questions
Vanderbilt student-athlete Oren Burks graces the summer 2017 cover of "Champion," the magazine of the NCAA. Read the feature story. Read MoreJul 20, 2017
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Dore Jam scheduled for Aug. 5
Dore Jam, Vanderbilt's annual Fan Day activity, is moving to an early Saturday date in August and will include several new activities. Read MoreJul 12, 2017
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‘Commodore Insider’: Former wide receiver previews charity event, reflects on VU career
Jordan Matthews was an All-American wide receiver at Vanderbilt from 2010-13 who concluded his college career as the most prolific pass-catcher in SEC history. Now the current Philadelphia Eagles star is giving back to the Nashville community. Read MoreJun 28, 2017
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Class of 2017: Jacob Schultz, former walk-on snapper, heads to medical school on Navy scholarship
When Jacob Schultz learned the U.S. Navy had awarded him a prestigious Health Professions Scholarship to medical school, he didn’t tell his family—at least not immediately. Four days later, Schultz, a senior snapper on Vanderbilt’s football team, also learned he’d been accepted into Vanderbilt’s School of Medicine. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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Class of 2017: Oren Burks is a leader on and off the field
Oren Burks is not afraid to step up when called upon, even when stepping up requires stepping out of his comfort zone. Read MoreApr 28, 2017
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Former football player, engineering alumnus receives National Science Foundation award
Bara Cola, who went from equipment manager to starting fullback as a Vanderbilt undergraduate, has distinguished himself among the nation's top young engineers and researchers since his Commodore playing days. Last week, the National Science Foundation named Cola as an Alan T. Waterman Award recipient. Read MoreApr 19, 2017
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Two football seniors receive national scholar-athlete recognition
Seniors Will Holden and Jacob Schultz from Vanderbilt’s Camping World Independence Bowl squad have received national recognition as scholar-athletes. Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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Motion on the Field: Vanderbilt Football Program Advances Under Mason
After playing in only three bowl games during its first century of football, Vanderbilt has now reached the postseason five times in the past nine seasons—most recently at the Independence Bowl played Dec. 26, 2016, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Read MoreMar 7, 2017
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Send the football team off to the Independence Bowl Thursday
Join Commodore Nation beginning at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, as the football team departs the McGugin Center for Shreveport, Louisiana, and the Camping World Independence Bowl. Read MoreDec 21, 2016
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Commodores to play in 2016 Camping World Independence Bowl
Vanderbilt has accepted an invitation to face North Carolina State of the Atlantic Coast Conference in the 41st Camping World Independence Bowl on Monday, Dec. 26, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Read MoreDec 5, 2016