Vanderbilt Commodores
SEC
2-10 (0-8 conf)
SP+ #122
Ratings
2021
- SP+
- -19.4 (#122)
- SP+ Offense
- 17.4
- SP+ Defense
- 35.6
- SRS
- -10.2
- FPI
- -16.9
- Elo
- 1084
- Talent
- 610
- Recruiting
- 184 (#49)
Schedule
record 2–10
Schedule
45th
toughest of 130
Offenses faced
48th
toughest of 130
Defenses faced
42nd
toughest of 130
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 130 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsEast Tennessee State | FCS | 3-23 | -20 | L |
| 2 | @Colorado State | -2.4 | 24-21 | +3 | W |
| 3 | vsStanford | -10.2 | 23-41 | -18 | L |
| 4 | vsGeorgia | +32 | 0-62 | -62 | L |
| 5 | vsUConn | -25.6 | 30-28 | +2 | W |
| 6 | @Florida | +11 | 0-42 | -42 | L |
| 7 | @South Carolina | +3.9 | 20-21 | -1 | L |
| 8 | vsMississippi State | +10.5 | 6-45 | -39 | L |
| 9 | vsMissouri | +3.1 | 28-37 | -9 | L |
| 11 | vsKentucky | +13.4 | 17-34 | -17 | L |
| 12 | @Ole Miss | +14.8 | 17-31 | -14 | L |
| 13 | @Tennessee | +17.5 | 21-45 | -24 | L |
Quarterbacks · 3
2021 · 60
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Mike Wright Jr. | SR | 6'4" | 195 | — |
| QB | 2nd | Ken Seals | SR | 6'3" | 220 | ★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Jeremy Moussa | — | — | — | — |
Running Backs · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Rocko Griffin | JR | 5'9" | 200 | — |
| RB | 2nd | Patrick Smith | — | — | — | — |
| RB | 3rd | Re'Mahn Davis | — | — | — | — |
| RB | — | Dylan Betts-Pauley | — | — | — | — |
Wide Receivers · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Chris Pierce | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 2nd | Will Sheppard | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 3rd | Cam Johnson | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Devin Boddie Jr. | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Amir Abdur-Rahman | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 6th | Tyrell Alexander | — | — | — | — |
Tight Ends · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Ben Bresnahan | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Gavin Schoenwald | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Justin Ball | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| TE | 4th | Logan Kyle | SR | 6'3" | 234 | ★★★ |
Offensive Line · 1
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Bradley Ashmore | — | — | — | — |
Defensive Line · 14
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Michael Owusu | — | — | — | — |
| DE | 2nd | Marcus Bradley | SR | 6'3" | 247 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 1st | Daevion Davis | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 2nd | Christian James | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 3rd | Lorenza Surgers | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 4th | Malik Langham | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DL | 5th | Raashaan Wilkins | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 6th | Alex Williams | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DL | 7th | Michael Spencer | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 8th | Terion Sugick | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 9th | Brayden Bapst | — | — | — | — |
| DT | 1st | Nate Clifton | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DT | 2nd | Devin Lee | SR | 6'2" | 290 | — |
| EDGE | 1st | Miles Capers | SR | 6'4" | 235 | ★★★ |
Linebackers · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Ethan Barr | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Anfernee Orji | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 3rd | Elijah McAllister | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Alston Orji | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Brayden DeVault-Smith | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 6th | Errington Truesdell | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 7th | Feleti Afemui | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 8th | Tommy Eckels | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 9th | Michael Mincey | — | — | — | — |
Defensive Backs · 16
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Allan George | — | — | — | — |
| CB | 2nd | Tyson Russell | — | — | — | — |
| CB | 3rd | BJ Anderson | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DB | 1st | Jaylen Mahoney | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 2nd | Gabe Jeudy | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DB | 3rd | James Ziglor | SR | 6'0" | 198 | — |
| DB | 4th | Chase Lloyd | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| S | 1st | Max Worship | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| S | 2nd | Dashaun Jerkins | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| S | 3rd | Brendon Harris | SR | 6'0" | 215 | ★★★★ |
| S | 4th | De'Rickey Wright | — | — | — | — |
| S | 5th | Justin Harris | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| S | 6th | Marlen Sewell | SR | 6'1" | 198 | ★★★ |
| S | 7th | Jack Barton | — | — | — | — |
| S | 8th | CJ Taylor | — | — | — | — |
| S | 9th | Camden Coleman | — | — | — | — |
Special Teams · 3
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 1st | Wesley Schelling | — | — | — | ★★ |
| P | 1st | Harrison Smith | — | — | — | — |
| PK | 1st | Joseph Bulovas | — | — | — | — |
2021 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
17.45
Off PPA
+0.055
Pass PPA
+0.1111
Rush PPA
+0.0312
Success
34%2
Explosive
1.2962
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2021 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.05 | +0.32 |
| Passing | +0.11 | +0.42 |
| Rushing | +0.03 | +0.23 |
| 1st Down | -0.10 | +0.24 |
| 2nd Down | -0.05 | +0.34 |
| 3rd Down | +0.41 | +0.47 |
Scoring Trend
2021 · pts/game
PPG For
15.8
PPG Against
35.8
Differential
-20.1
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2021
- Overall
- 2-10
- Home
- 1-6
- Away
- 1-4
- Conference
- 0-8
- Non-Conference
- 2-2
- One-Score (≤8)
- 2-1
- Avg Margin
- -20.1
Situational Splits
2021 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 1-6 | 15.3 | 38.6 |
| Away | 1-4 | 16.4 | 32.0 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 0-4 | 13.8 | 43.0 |
| Conference | 0-8 | 13.6 | 39.6 |
| Non-conference | 2-2 | 20.0 | 28.3 |
Season History · last 12
1 AP top-10 · 4 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10-2 | 6-2 | #11 | #9 | 0-1 |
| 2024 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #50 | #24 | 1-0 |
| 2023 | 2-10 | 0-8 | #110 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5-7 | 2-6 | #86 | — | — |
| 2021 | 2-10 | 0-8 | #122 | — | — |
| 2020 | 0-9 | 0-9 | #121 | — | — |
| 2019 | 3-9 | 1-7 | #106 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #39 | — | 0-1 |
| 2017 | 5-7 | 1-7 | #70 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #71 | — | 0-1 |
| 2015 | 4-8 | 2-6 | #83 | — | — |
| 2014 | 3-9 | 0-8 | #84 | — | — |
Recent Form · last 5
0-5 SU · 4-1 ATS · O2/U3
Betting Profile
2021 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 2-10 |
| ATS | 6-650% |
| Over / Under | 5-7 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 0-2 |
| As underdog | 6-4 |
| Home | 2-5 |
| Away | 4-1 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #51 · 17 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★132 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #76 | 173 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 | #40 | 208 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 2023 | #52 | 195 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 2022 | #32 | 212 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 2021 | #49 | 184 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2020 | #52 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | #56 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2018 | #41 | 202 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| 2017 | #65 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2016 | #54 | 172 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #57
Returning prod 83%Departed 17%
Talent composite609.8 #57 / 224
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)50 / 47 / 87
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2021
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
18 items
- 2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 8: KentuckyAfter two home games against Ole Miss and Arkansas, Vanderbilt will travel to Kentucky for an intriguing road game. Vandy On SI takes a look at Kentucky's roster.VAN4h
- 2027 DL commits to Texas over LSU, VanderbiltTexas football won over a key SEC target over LSU and Vanderbilt Monday, which made up for one recruiting loss.VAN14h
- 2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 7: ArkansasVanderbilt hosts Arkansas at the midpoint of the 2026 season this fall. Vandy On SI takes a closer look at the Razorbacks this offseason.VAN3d
- Vanderbilt Football Gets Four-Star Offensive Lineman CommitThe Commodores got another big commit for their 2027 football class Friday evening.VAN3d
- Four-star CB Allen Evans flips commitment to Vanderbilt football, per reportCornerback Allen Evans, a top-100 overall recruit in the 2027 class, flipped from his hometown school Louisville to Vanderbilt, according to a report.VAN3d
- Vanderbilt Football Flips 2027 Four-Star CornerbackThe Commodores made a big splash in the recruiting world, flipping a notable defensive back in the 2027 class.VAN3d
- Exclusive: How Hunter Eligon Committed to Vanderbilt Football and Why he Feels It's the Right FitThe Commodores picked up the three-star defensive lineman earlier in the week. Here is the story behind his commitment and why Vanderbilt is the right destination for him.VAN4d
- Exclusive: Clark Lea Names Who He Thinks Can be All-SEC Offense on Vanderbilt FootballThe Commodores' coach told Vandy On SI who on his roster he believes could be All-SEC offense this fall.VAN5d
- 2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 6: Ole MissVanderbilt's first home game of the nine-game SEC schedule will be against a high-flying Ole Miss offense. Vandy On SI takes a look at Ole Miss and previews the Rebels.VAN6d
- Where Vanderbilt Football Stands in the 2027 Recruitment RankingsThe Commodores have put together a recruiting class they are proud of so far. But where do they rank nationally and in the SEC?VAN6d
- Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 15Our series ranking Vanderbilt football's top 20 players ahead of Clark Lea's sixth season continues with an evaluation of a high-celing piece of Tim Beck's offense.VAN7d
- Vanderbilt Football Adds Three-Star Defensive Lineman to 2027 ClassThe Commodores picked up their 14th commitment to the 2027 football class Monday.VAN7d
- Tre Richardson: Healthy for 2026 seasonRichardson (foot) is healthy for Louisville's 2026 season, Matt McGavic of Sports Illustrated reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
- Exclusive: Clark Lea Evaluates Talent and Experience of Vanderbilt's Offensive LineThe Commodores have some new faces up front this season. Vandy On SI talked to Vanderbilt's head coach on how he evaluates his offensive line post-spring.VAN8d
- 2026 Vanderbilt Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 5: GeorgiaVanderbilt will roll into Athens to start this October. Vandy On SI takes an early look at the Bulldogs.VAN9d
- Vanderbilt football sets home-and-home series against ACC programVanderbilt will face off against Virginia. The post Vanderbilt football sets home-and-home series against ACC program appeared first on Saturday Down South.VAN10d
- Clark Lea expands on process of picking Vandy's next starting QBLea joins The Paul Finebaum Show to discuss the selection process for the Commodores' starting quarterback and describes each contender's strengths as they aim to replace Diego Pavia.
- Clark Lea: Commodores ready to prove they're 'here to stay'Lea describes how Vanderbilt is building a system in support of a new QB and plans to honor last season's success by not just "sustaining performance but elevating it."VAN19d