Evan Hampton, a 4-star running back in the class of 2026, flipped from Louisville to Vanderbilt football, he announced July 14 on social media. "Immediately after visiting I felt a sense of community, and recognized the university's commitment to excellence both academically and athletically," Hampton said in a statement.

The broader role will mark a return to two-way production for a player who shined in high school in the defensive backfield and at wide receiver. Hight played both safety and cornerback and was a starter on offense for Rome (Ga.) as a three-star prospect. He signed with Vanderbilt in 2023 as the No. 49 cornerback in the class.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - It’s an off-season of optimism for Vanderbilt football, and quarterback Diego Pavia is a big reason for that. Last year, he helped lead the Commodores to their first winning season since 2013, and thanks to his lawsuit against the NCAA, Pavia earned an extra season of eligibility to run it back.

In 60 minutes, Vanderbilt football totally flipped the national narrative about itself. When the Commodores beat Alabama in October, Clark Lea’s group went from the perpetual cellar-dweller, which had spent the past several years playing in an active construction site, to a competent, fun team, that could beat anyone in the country on its best day.

ATLANTA - Tuesday's SEC Media Days featured three different opponents on the Vanderbilt's 2025 football schedule but none of the programs took the bait when asked about the Commodores.

The Commodores' All-SEC return specialist learned from some of the game's best as he prepares for an expanded role.

Tennessee football target Joel Wyatt, a four-star 2026 athlete, explained why he postponed his commitment date on July 6.

Clark Lea knows that Vanderbilt’s 7-6 2024 season could’ve easily been another 2-10 one had things not lined up the way they did for his program.  The margins w