Diego Pavia makes winning debut helping Vanderbilt stun Virginia Tech 34-27 in OT
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Diego Pavia makes winning debut helping Vanderbilt stun Virginia Tech 34-27 in OT

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! On Saturday, they answered after a 17-point lead disappeared to post the first overtime win of coach Clark Lea’s career at his alma mater. Diego Pavia scored on a 4-yard touchdown run in overtime as Vanderbilt upset Virginia Tech 34-27 in the season opener for both teams. But, I don’t know that the script could be written differently for our program.” Lea mimicked Vanderbilt’s first major renovation of its stadium since 1981 this offseason changing his coaching staff, taking over as defensive coordinator and bringing in 51 new players. The takeaway Pry was co-defensive coordinator at Vanderbilt during the Commodores’ best three-year period in decades as they made three straight bowls and won nine games in back-to-back seasons between 2011 and 2013.

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Virginia Tech snaps six-game losing streak with 95-67 win over North Carolina A&T
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Virginia Tech snaps six-game losing streak with 95-67 win over North Carolina A&T

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BLACKSBURG, Va. — Ben Hammond came off the bench to score a career-high 17 points on a perfect shooting night and Virginia Tech beat North Carolina A&T 95-67 Thursday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Mylyjael Poteat scored all 11 of his points in …

No. 7 Tennessee gives up 1st 14 points before rallying to rout Vanderbilt 36-23
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No. 7 Tennessee gives up 1st 14 points before rallying to rout Vanderbilt 36-23

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 Tennessee Volunteers couldn’t have started their regular season finale any worse giving up 14 points within the first five minutes. Nico Iamaleava threw for 257 yards and four touchdowns rallying Tennessee to routing in-state rival Vanderbilt 36-23 Saturday. Then Iamaleava got Tennessee going with a …

Josh Williams runs for 3 TDs, LSU beats Vanderbilt 24-17, snaps 3-game skid
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Josh Williams runs for 3 TDs, LSU beats Vanderbilt 24-17, snaps 3-game skid

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Josh Williams had a pair of rushing touchdowns and Garrett Nussemeier threw for 332 yards as LSU defeated Vanderbilt 24-17 Saturday night at Tiger Stadium. Williams scored the first of his two touchdowns on LSU’s second possession of the game, capping off a 90-yard scoring …

Texas Dominates Vanderbilt, Clinching First Win on the Road
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Texas Dominates Vanderbilt, Clinching First Win on the Road

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Texas emerged victorious against Vanderbilt in their first SEC road game, winning 27-24. Quinn Ewers threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns, while Diego Pavia added two more touchdowns with a rushing touchdown. Vanderbilt, despite a strong performance, couldn't overcome Texas's opportunistic offense and takeaways. The outcome could have significant implications for the AP Top 25 rankings, with Texas holding …

Vanderbilt Battles Ball State in Thrilling Comeback Victory
2 months ago

Vanderbilt Battles Ball State in Thrilling Comeback Victory

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Vanderbilt rallied for a 24-14 victory over Ball State on Saturday night. Brock Taylor was a key performer for the Commodores, connecting on all three of his field-goal attempts. Diego Pavia also played well, completing 17 of 31 passes for 275 yards with one touchdown and a two-point conversion. The Commodores' offense managed a total of 422 yards against a …

New No. 1 Alabama visits Vanderbilt after both had close games against Top 10 opponents
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New No. 1 Alabama visits Vanderbilt after both had close games against Top 10 opponents

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! But now they’ll face the big-play threat combo of Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and freshman wide receiver Ryan Williams. Williams leads the nation with an average of 28.9 yards per catch and has five touchdowns, including a late 75-yarder that gave Alabama the lead for good …

Vanderbilt can match last season’s win total hosting Alcorn State
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Vanderbilt can match last season’s win total hosting Alcorn State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Vanderbilt has a chance to match last year’s victory total if the Commodores can handle Alcorn State before a two-game road swing. He became the first Vanderbilt quarterback to run and throw for at least 100 yards in the same game since Mike Wright beat Kentucky …

Transfer QBs Ward of Miami, Pavia of Vanderbilt and others make immediate impact with new teams
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Transfer QBs Ward of Miami, Pavia of Vanderbilt and others make immediate impact with new teams

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Marshall’s Stone Earle went 10 of 16 for 97 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions while also rushing for 55 yards on eight carries in a 45-3 rout of Stony Brook. 3 Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel went 41 of 49 for 380 yards with two touchdowns …

Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt face off in rare Power Four season opener in Nashville
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Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt face off in rare Power Four season opener in Nashville

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Not only is this a key Power Four showdown to kick off the season, both Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt desperately need a big victory. Virginia Tech is trying to build going into coach Brent Pry’s third season. KEY MATCHUP Virginia Tech has all 11 starters back …

Knecht, Zeigler lead No. 8 Tennessee to 88-53 rout of Vanderbilt
10 months ago

Knecht, Zeigler lead No. 8 Tennessee to 88-53 rout of Vanderbilt

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dalton Knecht and Zakai Zeigler scored 14 points apiece to lead No. Josiah-Jordan James had 13 points, Santiago Vescovi scored 12 and Jonas Aidoo added 11 points and eight rebounds as the Volunteers beat the Commodores for the 13th time in their last 14 meetings. “ comes from a lot of respect we have for Vanderbilt,” said …

Vanderbilt rolls past Southeastern Louisiana 93-55
1 year, 11 months ago

Vanderbilt rolls past Southeastern Louisiana 93-55

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Noah Shelby scored 12 points, 14 players scored for Vanderbilt and the Commodores routed Southeastern Louisiana 93-55 on Friday night. Ezra Manjon added 10 points for the Commodores, Liam Robbins had 11 rebounds and Malik Dia grabbed 10. Vanderbilt led 23-15 with a little less than 9 minutes remaining in the first half before going on a …

Vanderbilt stuns Kentucky to end 26-game SEC losing streak
2 years, 1 month ago

Vanderbilt stuns Kentucky to end 26-game SEC losing streak

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mike Wright ran 59 yards for a touchdown and completed an 8-yard touchdown pass to Will Sheppard with 32 seconds left for a 24-21 win over Kentucky Saturday, snapping a 26-game Southeastern Conference losing streak. He came out with a big run at …

Virginia Tech holds off Howell, No. 10 North Carolina 17-10
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Virginia Tech holds off Howell, No. 10 North Carolina 17-10

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BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech didn’t appear to get much consideration when the experts tabbed No. Braxton Burmeister ran for a touchdown and threw for another and Virginia Tech made Sam Howell look pedestrian in a 17-10 victory over North Carolina on Friday night in the opener for both teams. “We couldn’t put the game away but the defense continued …

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