Jared Pinkney
FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Vanderbilt linebacker Dimitri Moore plays against Northern Illinois in an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. Moore is the team's top returning tackler, and has announced he will play his final season rather than opt out. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vanderbilt leaning on defense in tough SEC-only schedule

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 01, 2020 08:03 AM EDT

Mason replacing Vanderbilt's coordinators after 3-9 season

Dec. 28, 2019 07:27 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason will be hiring new coordinators after the Commodores went 3-9 this season. Mason said...

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) gets past Vanderbilt safety Tae Daley (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Gray's big day helps Tennessee trounce Vandy 28-10

By Steve Megargee Nov. 30, 2019 04:09 PM EST

Vanderbilt running back Mitchell Pryor (25) gets past ETSU defenders Olajuwon Pinkelton (94) and Tyler Murphy (9) as Pryor runs 31 yards for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 38-0. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vanderbilt earns win for its beleaguered coach

By Chip Cirillo Nov. 23, 2019 08:53 PM EST

Vanderbilt blanks East Tennessee State in home finale

By Chip Cirillo Nov. 23, 2019 07:51 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ke’Shawn Vaughn rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns as Vanderbilt ended a three-game losing streak with a 38-0 win over East...

Vanderbilt blanks East Tennessee State 38-0 in home finale

By Chip Cirillo Nov. 23, 2019 06:47 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ke’Shawn Vaughn rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns as Vanderbilt ended a three-game losing streak with a 38-0 win over East...

Vanderbilt tight end Jared Pinkney (80) is brought down by Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
SEC showing off most promising crop of 1st-round NFL talent

By Mark Long Oct. 23, 2019 01:20 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
First-half surprises include stingy Wisconsin, LSU's Burrow

By Steve Megargee Oct. 15, 2019 02:20 AM EDT

Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason watches his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Mississippi won 31-6. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mired at 1-4, Vanderbilt, UNLV see opportunity in matchup

Oct. 11, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason watches from the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 24-18. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vanderbilt defense faces stiff test against 2 Ole Miss QBs

Oct. 04, 2019 08:00 AM EDT

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

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

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

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

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

Baylor running back John Lovett (7) slips through the tackle-attempt by Vanderbilt linebacker Josh Smith (25) to score during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Brewer helps Baylor beat Vanderbilt 45-38 in Texas Bowl

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 28, 2018 01:07 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for a first down against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tagovailoa is the offensive player of the year and one of five members of the top-ranked Crimson Tide to earn first-team honors on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team, announced Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 1 Alabama has 5 players first-team AP All-SEC selections

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2018 12:16 PM EST

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

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

Missouri safety Cam Hilton, top, breaks up a pass intended for Vanderbilt tight end Jared Pinkney in the end zone on the final play of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 33-28. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tigers squeak out 33-28 victory over Vanderbilt

By Charlie Clarke Nov. 10, 2018 03:54 PM EST