Vanderbilt Commodores
Brad Wakai

Brad Wakai

Joined: Nov 14, 2024

Dec 27, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) warms up before the 2024 Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium
Football

Where Does Vanderbilt Star Diego Pavia Rank on List of Impactful Quarterbacks?

Vanderbilt's star quarterback finds himself in an interesting spot on this list of most impactful players at the position.

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Jenks' Kaydin Jones scores a touchdown during the high school football game between Norman North and Jenks at Harve Collins Field in Norman, Okla., Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.
Football

Vanderbilt Commodores Make Top 5 List of 2026 Four-Star Running Back

A highly-ranked running back in the 2026 class has put Vanderbilt in his top 5 schools list.

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Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea studies the field during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
Football

Vanderbilt Faces Five Teams in Sports Illustrated's Way-Too-Early Top 25

Five of Vanderbilt's opponents are ranked in the top 25 of Sports Illustrated's way-too-early list.

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Webb’s Joel Wyatt (14) runs in a touchdown past Pope John Paul II's Reece Reynolds (15) during the second half at Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School in Hendersonville, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 13, 2024
Football

Elite 2026 Wide Receiver Says Vanderbilt Is Program 'Catching His Eye'

Vanderbilt is standing out to one of the best wide receivers in the 2026 class.

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CPA’s Owen Cabell (14) runs the ball against BGA during the first quarter of the Division II-AA championship game at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
Football

Vanderbilt Competing With Two Power 4 Schools for Local Wide Receiver Recruit

Vanderbilt will be in a battle for a local wide receiver prospect in the class of 2026.

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Jan 18, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34) blocks the shot of Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jaylen Carey (22) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium
Basketball

Vanderbilt Star Forward Reveals Funny Way He Found Out About Tennessee Rivalry

One Vanderbilt's star players had a funny way about finding out about the Tennessee rivalry.

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Vanderbilt Commodores Head Coach Mark Byington works the sideline against the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
Basketball

Mark Byington Put His First Stamp on Vanderbilt Tenure With Rivalry Game Victory

After beating Tennessee, Mark Byington has officially put his stamp on his Vanderbilt tenure.

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Dec 27, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia, right, celebrates a win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jacketsafter the 2024 Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium
Football

Majority of SEC Quarterbacks Vanderbilt Faces Next Year Will Be First-Time Starters

This is something that could give Vanderbilt a major edge as they look for another successful season in the SEC.

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Sep 21, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea reacts during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium
Football

Insider Says Vanderbilt Should Be Searching for This Caliber Recruit at Running Back

Vanderbilt needs to be going after running backs in this tier on the recruiting trail.

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Vanderbilt batter Chris Maldonado points to the dugout after singling home a run against Florida Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Hoover Met in the semifinal round.
Baseball

Vanderbilt Baseball Will Get Two Impact Pieces Back Who Were Missing Last Season

With these two players back for Vanderbilt, that should help them get back to the top of the sport.

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Jan 15, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard MJ Collins Jr. (2) reacts after a made three against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium
Basketball

Vanderbilt Wins Thriller Against South Carolina With Game-Winning Shot

In a must-win situation, Vanderbilt was able to get a victory with a game-winner.

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View of a Vanderbilt Commodores helmet
Football

Insider States This One Area of Vanderbilt's Coaching Staff Is Hurting Recruiting

Vanderbilt has one major area of concern when it comes to their recruiting efforts.

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