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Vanderbilt Commodores 2026 Preview

Vanderbilt are 1-0 in 2026. They went 10-3 (6-2 in the SEC). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.

2025 record
10-3
Conference
SEC
Preseason rank
Unranked
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What changed for Vanderbilt in 2026

By Kyle Kommes · co-host of Play Me or Fade Me · from his 2026 College Football Guide, as of July 23, 2026
  • Starting QB from last season is gone. Freshman Jared Curtis is expected to start (#2 QB and #2 Overall prospect in class of 2026 per 247 Sports)
  • Sedrick Alexander returns at RB after a junior season of 567 yards and 11 TDs
  • Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season is gone, with the top returner being Junior Sherrill (784 yards, 7 TDs)
  • Returning one starting offensive lineman with three transfers expected to start
  • Returning six starters on a defense that allowed 24.5 ppg (53rd in FBS), including their top leading tackler in S CJ Heard (71 tackles). Two transfers are expected to start on defense, including Clemson transfer S Ricardo Jones (6 INTs - T-2nd in FBS)
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Fact checking by Brady Kommes; cover art by Pace Maier.

Vanderbilt Commodores 2026 schedule

GameOpponentSiteResult
1Austin PeayHomeW 28-9
2DelawareHome—
3NC StateHome—
4AuburnAway—
5GeorgiaAway—
6Ole MissHome—
7ArkansasHome—
8KentuckyAway—
9Mississippi StateAway—
10AlabamaHome—
11FloridaAway—
12TennesseeHome—

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What is the Vanderbilt Commodores 2026 schedule?

Vanderbilt Commodores play 12 games in 2026, 7 at home. They open against Austin Peay. The full schedule is listed on this page.

Are the Vanderbilt Commodores ranked in the 2026 preseason?

Vanderbilt is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.

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