
Vanderbilt Falls in AP Poll Despite Dominant Win Over Tennessee
Vanderbilt’s 45-24 victory over Tennessee capped a historic 10-win season, but the Commodores were surprisingly dropped from No. 12 to No. 13 in the latest AP Top 25 poll.

Vanderbilt’s 45-24 victory over Tennessee capped a historic 10-win season, but the Commodores were surprisingly dropped from No. 12 to No. 13 in the latest AP Top 25 poll.

The 19th-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores overcame injuries and controlled the game from start to finish, defeating Auburn 84-76 and demonstrating their NCAA Tournament potential.

Vanderbilt strengthened its 2026–27 roster by adding Colorado transfer Bangot Dak, a 7-foot center expected to play a key role under head coach Mark Byington after another NCAA Tournament season.

Vanderbilt has secured five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, a Nashville native, following a program revival led by head coach Clark Lea and quarterback Diego Pavia.

Following a strong 2025 season capped by a road win over Tennessee, Vanderbilt secured a commitment from the nation’s top quarterback recruit, Jared Curtis, signaling a new era for the program.

Despite a 10-2 record and strong wins, Vanderbilt remains on the outside looking in as the College Football Playoff field takes shape.