TERESA M. WALKER
Duke's Quentin Harris (18) pulls away from North Carolina A&T's Devin Harrell (50) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Cutcliffe taking Duke to MTSU for non-conference road test

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 13, 2019 12:05 PM EDT
Duke coach David Cutcliffe has known Rick Stockstill for a long time, though that's

Vanderbilt quarterback Riley Neal (6) passes against Georgia in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Mason confident Vandy can fix offensive issues before Purdue

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 03, 2019 07:47 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason knows a handful of areas where

Georgia running back James Cook (4) celebrates with offensive lineman Solomon Kindley (66) after scoring a touchdown on an 18-yard run in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 3 Georgia routs Vanderbilt 30-6 in rare SEC road opener

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 31, 2019 11:07 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Coach Kirby Smart thinks his third-ranked Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia coach Kirby Smart gets the team ready to run 7-on-7's during warm ups for an NCAA football preseason scrimmage in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
No. 3 Georgia ready for rare road, SEC opener at Vanderbilt

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 30, 2019 10:16 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs shouldn't have to worry about too much

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason supervises an NCAA college football practice in Nashville, Tenn. Mason isn't sharing who Vanderbilt's new starting quarterback will be before the season opener. The coach needs every advantage he can get with the Commodores hosting No. 3 Georgia for their season opener. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Vandy coach still mum on his starting QB vs No. 3 Georgia

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 27, 2019 05:13 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derek Mason has heard the question about this starting

In this Aug. 5, 2019, photo, Vanderbilt quarterback Deuce Wallace (2) warms up with quarterback Riley Neal (6) during an NCAA college football practice in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt has won at least five games each of the past three seasons and reached two bowls in that span. They've also won three straight against in-state rival Tennessee for their longest winning streak in this series since the 1920s. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vandy eager to top last season with offensive trio back

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 12, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derek Mason has reason to be excited about the upcoming

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason watches from the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, in Nashville, Tenn. Mason knows who's starting at running back, wide receiver and tight end. Now the Vanderbilt coach has to pick his starting quarterback with the start of fall practice, the quicker the better. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Coach Mason eager to see what QB battle does for Vanderbilt

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 01, 2019 06:40 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derek Mason and the Vanderbilt Commodores have an actual

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason, center, runs onto the field with his team before its opening game of the NCAA college football season, against Middle Tennessee, in Nashville, Tenn. New Vanderbilt athletic director Malcolm Turner has extended the contract for coach Derek Mason after the Commodores reached a second bowl game in three seasons. Turner also announced Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, extensions for men’s golf coach Scott Limbaugh and bowling coach John Williamson.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
New Vandy AD extends contracts for Mason, other coaches

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 22, 2019 11:26 AM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New Vanderbilt athletic director Malcolm Turner has extended

FILE - In this June 13, 2012, file photo, then-Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor David Williams II talks about improvements being made to athletic facilities at the school, in Nashville, Tenn. David Williams II, the first black athletic director in Southeastern Conference history, has died. He was 71. Vanderbilt officials said Williams died Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A retirement party for Williams had been scheduled for Friday night. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
David Williams, 1st SEC black athletic director, dies at 71

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 08, 2019 03:52 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — David Williams II, the first black athletic director in the

Auburn players celebrate after defeating Purdue to win the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Stidham, Auburn throttle Purdue 63-14 at Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 28, 2018 05:20 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Auburn finished its up-and-down season with a spectacular

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn answers questions during a news conference Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Auburn is scheduled to face Purdue in the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Friday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Auburn, Stidham looking for win vs Purdue in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 27, 2018 05:36 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham has put his NFL draft

FILE - In this May 30, 2017, file photo, NBA G League President Malcolm Turner speaks during a news conference in Des Moines, Iowa. Vanderbilt has hired NBA G League President Malcolm Turner as its new athletic director, going with a business executive over candidates with experience in college athletic administration for the Southeastern Conference’s only private university. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Vanderbilt hires G League President Malcolm Turner as new AD

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 11, 2018 09:25 AM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt has hired NBA G League President Malcolm Turner as

Vanderbilt wide receiver Amir Abdur-Rahman (87) catches a 26-yard touchdown pass as he is defended by Tennessee defensive back Baylen Buchanan (28) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vandy beats rival Tennessee 38-13 for 2nd bowl in 3 seasons

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 24, 2018 07:26 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derek Mason knows exactly what Vanderbilt's rivalry with

Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vandy senior QB looking for rare 3rd straight win over Vols

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 20, 2018 06:45 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kyle Shurmur has been chasing down a handful of Vanderbilt

Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta'amu (10) is consoled by offensive lineman Greg Little (74) and Vanderbilt linebacker Josh Smith (25) after Vanderbilt won 36-29 in overtime in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vandy keeps bowl hopes alive, edging Ole Miss 36-29 in OT

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 18, 2018 12:01 AM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The debate over whether or not A.J. Brown caught the ball in

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason yells at an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, in Atlanta, Ga. At right, in a Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Mississippi head coach Matt Luke encourages his players during the second half of the NCAA college football game against Kent State, in Oxford, Miss. Vanderbilt hosts Mississippi on Saturday, Nov. 17. (AP Photo/File)
Vanderbilt, Ole Miss pushing to end season with victories

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 16, 2018 08:02 AM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vanderbilt Commodores have no time left to lament the

Williams stepping down as Vanderbilt athletic director

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 11, 2018 06:03 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — David Williams II, the first African-American athletic

In this Sept. 1, 2018, photo, Vanderbilt safety LaDarius Wiley (5) walks away after bringing down Middle Tennessee running back Tavares Thomas (21) and knocking his helmet off in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. Wiley was ejected for targeting Thomas on the play, but should return against Nevada Saturday. Vanderbilt smothered a mobile quarterback in their season opener against Middle Tennessee and will face another potent offense in Nevada. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nevada has Vanderbilt's attention after scoring 72 points

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 07, 2018 10:27 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Scoring 72 points in a single football game

Vanderbilt cornerback Joejuan Williams (8), inebacker Dimitri Moore (7), and defensive back Allan George (28) join with cheerleaders as they sing their alma mater after defeating Middle Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 35-7. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vanderbilt opens beating area rival Middle Tennessee 35-7

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 01, 2018 07:41 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason never has to coach