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Taylor Hodges

Taylor Hodges

Joined: Feb 1, 2025

Taylor Hodges is a staff writer for Vanderbilt Commodores On SI covering all-things Vanderbilt. Taylor brings more than a decade’s worth of award-winning sports writing, photography and video experience covering every level of sports — from Little League baseball to professional sports and other sports like hunting and fishing. Taylor is fueled by his lifelong passion for sports that began the same day Kirk Gibson hit his legendary World Series walk-off home run, Arkansas beat Texas in Austin and No. 4 Notre Dame beat No. 1 Miami in the Catholics vs. Convicts game.

USC Trojans forward Kijani Wright (33) and California Golden Bears guard Keonte Kennedy (3) vie for a rebound during the second half at Haas Pavilion.
Basketball

Two More Vanderbilt Athletes Enter Transfer Portal

The Commodores' football and basketball teams saw one player each enter the transfer portal with less than a week until both portals close.

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Vanderbilt players had plenty to celebrate throughout Tuesday night's 9-2 victory against Dayton.
Baseball

Live Updates: No. 19 Vanderbilt Looks to Secure Series Win vs. Georgia

Follow along here for live updates, reaction and analysis from Friday's SEC baseball game between the Commodores and Bulldogs.

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Vanderbilt centerfielder RJ Austin high fives his teammates as the Commodores prepared to face Texas A&M on Friday.
Baseball

Game Preview: No. 5 Georgia at No. 19 Vanderbilt

The Commodores and Bulldogs return to action Friday night at Hawkins Field. Here's everything to know ahead of first pitch.

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Vanderbilt defeated Florida 4-0 on Thursday, setting up a showdown against an Auburn team the Commodores haven't beaten since 2021.
Other Sports

Vanderbilt Cruises Into Quarterfinal Round at SEC Tournament: The Anchor, April 18, 2025

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

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Vanderbilt’s Brodie Johnston (9) celebrates with Nate Teague after hitting a 2-run home run during the second inning of an NCAA college baseball fall intrasquad game at Hawkins Field Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Baseball

Live Updates: No. 19 Vanderbilt Hosts No. 5 Georgia

Follow along here for live updates, reactions and analysis of Thursday night's game between the Commodores and Bulldogs.

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Vanderbilt head coach Tim Corbin work with his team before a game against Georgia State at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Baseball

Game Preview: No. 5 Georgia at No. 19 Vanderbilt

The Commodores begin their SEC series against the Bulldogs, who lead the nation in home runs.

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Mississippi Rebels medical staff check on Mississippi Rebels defensive lineman Princely Umanmielen (1) after an injury during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
SEC

New College Football Rule Makes Faking an Injury a Risky Play

The new rule adds an in game punishment that will hopefully will put an end to the rash of fake injuries during last season.

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Vanderbilt pitcher Connor Fennell (39) is congratulated after striking out a Tennessee Tech batter for the third out in the fourth inning of an NCAA college baseball game at Hawkins Field Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Baseball

Vanderbilt, Georgia Starting Pitchers Announced for All Three Games

After a couple weeks of not announcing a series finale starter, the Commodores have returned to a familiar arm for the series finale against Georgia.

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Vanderbilt's women's golf team finished in 15th place at the 2025 SEC Women's Golf Championship on Wednesday.
Other Sports

Vanderbilt Finishes 15th at SEC Championship Tournament: The Anchor, April 17, 2025

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

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Vanderbilt University sophomore JD Thompson (22) pitches to Coastal Carolina University in the second inning during the NCAA Clemson Regional baseball game at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
Baseball

How to Watch: No. 19 Vanderbilt Hosts No. 5 Georgia

The Bulldogs arrive in Nashville with a nation's best 100 home runs, but have to best the Commodores' pitching staff.

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Vanderbilt Commodores RJ Hamilton (2) slides safely into second base for a steal against the Air Force Falcons at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The Commodores beat the Falcons 3-1.
SEC

How SEC’s Greatness Blurs Lines of Contender vs. Pretender

In the nation’s best conference, Vanderbilt has shined against some and struggled against the best.

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Vanderbilt Commodores players welcome in outfielder JD Rogers (18) and infielder Braden Holcomb (26) after they scored on a single by infielder Davis Diaz against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.
SEC

What Would SEC Baseball Tournament Look Like Today?

There's still one month left in the regular season before the SEC's 16 teams converge on Hoover, Ala. Here's how the tournament would look if it started today.

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