See our predictions, picks for Vanderbilt football's matchup with Texas as Diego Pavia plays in Austin, potentially facing Arch Manning.

Vanderbilt football's long snapper is among its most interesting characters as a result of his artistic side and talent off the field.

QB Arch Manning is trending towards playing against Vanderbilt. Listed as 'questionable,' a new report suggests he's a 'game-time decision'

Lea and quarterback Diego Pavia are two big reasons for Vanderbilt's success, but they aren't the only people behind its sudden transformation from SEC also-ran to legitimate College Football Playoff contender.

A year ago, Vanderbilt—riding a three-game winning streak including their program-shifting win against Alabama—took Texas down to the wire, ultimately falling 27–24. That Longhorns team went on to the College Football Playoff semifinal. The Commodores would finish 7–6, marking significant progress for Clark Lea’s program.

Vanderbilt football is putting the finishing touches on its 2026 recruiting class ahead of the early signing period. The Commodores are taking advantage of a successful 2025 season by adding a handful of strong later commits. Vanderbilt is bowl eligible for the second straight year and has a shot at the College Football Playoff.

ESPN College Gameday will be in Salt Lake City for the final ranked matchup of the night, as Big 12 rivals No. 17 Cincinnati square off with No. 20 Utah at 10:15 p.m. The Bearcats haven't been ranked this high since 2021, the year they qualified for the Playoff.

Kesean Bowman, a 4-Star WR prospect from Brentwood, Tennessee, is the latest player to name the Commodores as one of his finalists.

Jesse Pullen had high hopes for the Bama game in 2017. It did not go well for the Dores that day, but his alma mater is now in the top 10.