Jordan Rodgers: Diego Pavia is exactly what Vanderbilt needs

Jordan Rodgers talks about why Diego Pavia remains the perfect fit for Vanderbilt.

Clark Lea speaks belief in Vandy making it to the CFP

Lea joins The Paul Finebaum Show to explain why the Commodores are ready to win in November and make a push to compete in the College Football Playoff.

Diego Pavia cites Bama win for pushing Vanderbilt forward

Pavia says last year's upset victory over the then-No. 1 Crimson Tide has had a positive ripple effect on the Commodores' up-and-coming football program.

What can Vandy accomplish with Diego Pavia at the helm?

Greg McElroy lays out his expectations for Diego Pavia and Vanderbilt this upcoming season.

QB Diego Pavia remains bullish on Vandy's SEC title chances

Pavia says Vanderbilt has laid the groundwork -- and has the belief -- that it can defeat anyone in the SEC and contend for a championship.

What should we know about the SEC QBs?

With only six returning starters at quarterback for the conference, the SEC Now crew evaluates which field generals will stand out in the season.

College football's 10 most unbreakable records

A look at the marks that have stood the test of time -- and most likely always will.

College Football Future Power Rankings through 2026

Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?

2025 College Football Power Index: Best matchups, title odds

Does the SEC remain on top? Will Boise State revisit the CFP? Here's what stands out from ESPN's latest data.

SEC increases fines to $500K for rushing field, court

The SEC is ratcheting up penalties on schools whose fans storm the field or rush the court, doing away with an escalating fine system and now charging $500,000 per incident.

LSU's Brian Kelly says SEC coaches want game vs. Big Ten

LSU's Brian Kelly said "the wish of the room" among SEC coaches is to add a game vs. a Big Ten opponent in a scheduling agreement, but they "need a partner" to do it.

Greg Sankey talks 5+11 CFP model with SEC coaches, rues timing

In a pivot from the push for automatic qualifiers in the next iteration of the College Football Playoff, the SEC on Tuesday took a heightened interest in a 16-team model that would include the five highest-ranked conference champions and 11 at-large bids.

Greg Sankey says SEC not settled on preferred CFP format

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday at the league's annual meetings that he's open-minded about the format of the College Football Playoff, while leaving some breadcrumbs about what he thinks are priorities in the conference's decision-making.

Ranking all college football head coaches as players

There are small-school standouts and a Heisman winner. There's a national title QB and one of the best ever.

Spring update of 2025 college football SP+ rankings for every FBS team

How the spring portal and other changes have impacted the numbers for the coming season.

Ranking all 136 FBS QB situations into tiers ahead of the 2025 season

From Clemson to Kennesaw State, David Hale ranks all 136 FBS school quarterbacks into tiers.

100 days until Week 0: Top storylines, games and predictions for the 2025 season

With just 100 days until Week 0, we take a look at 100 things to know ahead of the college football season.

Ranking the offseason for every Power 4 college football team

Nail the transfer portal? Miss a big recruit? Find a top coordinator job? All are part of a college team's offseason.

Ranking best players in spring college football transfer portal

A look at the players who entered the portal this spring and how they fit with their new teams.

Turnovers, roster upgrades and teams that could turnaround in 2025

Turnover luck, coordinator upgrade, transfer portal haul? They all could lead to some upswings for a select few teams.

How little old Vanderbilt is starting to thrive in the big, bad SEC

From beating Bama to boasting a brash QB, Clark Lea and the Commodores are convinced the best is yet to come.

Pavia remains bullish on himself and Vanderbilt's future

Electric quarterback Diego Pavia cautions not to bet against the Commodores, as they return 70% of their offense next fall in an effort '"to make a playoff bid."

Lang lists the top returning SEC QBs to keep an eye on

SEC Now's Alyssa Lang goes over which quarterbacks appear to be poised for a big year heading into the 2025-26 season.

Vandy's Pavia is hyped for Stowers' return to the dynamic duo

Diego Pavia expresses excitement for WR Eli Stowers returning to Vanderbilt for another season and breaks down how they work together to improve the Commodores' offense.

Pavia remains bullish on himself and Vanderbilt's future

Electric quarterback Diego Pavia cautions not to bet against the Commodores, as they return 70% of their offense next fall in an effort '"to make a playoff bid."

College football spring game previews: Georgia, Florida, Miami

Spring games aren't as plentiful as they have been, but several big-name schools are in action this weekend.

How a 64-team 2025 college football tournament would play out

What if the CFP went as deep as March Madness? We picked our college football bracket and played out the first two rounds.

2025 spring college football schedule for power conference teams

For an early look at the 2025 season, spring games are the place to be.

SEC spring football preview: Key storylines, players to watch

Breaking down spring storylines and players to watch in spring football in the SEC.

Vanderbilt promotes Steve Gregory to defensive coordinator

Fresh off a 7-6 season, the Commodores' first winning record since 2013, Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea promoted Steve Gregory to defensive coordinator and Nick Lezynski to co-defensive coordinator, the school announced on Monday.

Initial 2025 college football SP+ rankings for every FBS team

As spring camps approach, Bill Connelly looks at what the metrics tell us about which teams to watch next season.

College football 2025 returning production for all 136 FBS teams

What teams have the most (and least) coming back, and what will it all mean next season?

SEC distributed $52.6M to each of its 14 members for 2023-24

The Southeastern Conference distributed an average of almost $52.6 million to the 14 full-year members for the 2023-24 season in a slight increase from the previous year.

2025 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 75 schools

With national signing day closing out the 2025 classes, we rank all the top teams.

100 best college football games of the 2024 season

From near fights to CFP classics, the 2024 season was the longest ever, but still delivered. Bill Connelly counts down the best games of the season.

Final college football defensive stop rate for 2024 season

We ranked the top defenses for the 2024 season based on how many times an opponent's drive ended without points.

Predicting starting QBs for every Power 4 college football team in 2025

We're nine months from the 2025 season starting, but we're looking at every power team's QB situation.

Lea says Vanderbilt has plan to provide 'staying power'

Upon reflection of a breakthrough season that included a win over Alabama, Vanderbilt's Clark Lea says the challenge now is to build on the program's recent success.

Vandy's Lea on Pavia: 'He lives a question but he plays a statement'

On The Paul Finebaum Show, Clark Lea chats about QB Diego Pavia's return, complimenting his inquisitive mind and competitive spirit along with his impact on the Commodores' culture.

2024-25 CFP, bowl picks: Predicting college football scores

We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.

2024-25 college football bowl game, CFP schedule

With the expanded playoff, the 2024-25 bowl schedule is bigger and better than ever.

Eli Stowers, all-SEC TE, to return to Vanderbilt for 2025 season

First-team All-SEC tight end Eli Stowers told ESPN that he plans to return to Vanderbilt for the 2025 season.

College football bowl season: Takeaways, MVP of the game

Our college football experts offer a takeaway and an MVP after each game.

Vanderbilt beats Georgia Tech 35-27 in Birmingham Bowl for first postseason win in 11 years

— Diego Pavia and Vanderbilt delivered another victory to end a surprising season.

Vandy's Pavia talks about 'mamba mentality' after five-TD performance

Diego Pavia discusses Vanderbilt's remarkable season and the team's lofty goals for next year after he is responsible for all five of the Commodores' touchdowns in the Birmingham Bowl.

Vandy's Pavia torches Georgia Tech with five-TD shocker

Diego Pavia tosses three touchdowns and runs for a pair to help the Commodores grab a commanding lead over the Yellow Jackets in the Birmingham Bowl.

Diego Pavia barrels in for Vanderbilt TD

Diego Pavia takes it to the end zone himself to further extend Vanderbilt's lead vs. Georgia Tech.

Pavia leads Vanderbilt against King, Georgia Tech in Birmingham Bowl

Georgia Tech knocked off two Top 10 teams while Vanderbilt toppled then-No. 1 Alabama.

NCAA grants waiver to ex-JUCO players while appealing Pavia ruling

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved a blanket waiver granting an extra year of eligibility to former junior college transfers in similar positions to Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia, while also announcing it is appealing the ruling in Pavia's case.

Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia granted injunction allowing for added eligibility

A federal judge in Tennessee granted an injunction Wednesday that allows Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia to pursue another year of eligibility and could represent another significant blow to the NCAA's ability to enforce its own rules.