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Tennessee can clinch an SEC Tournament double-bye with a win over Vanderbilt, potentially earning the No. 3 seed if Arkansas loses; even a loss could yield a double-bye with the right Missouri/Kentucky outcomes. The SEC Tournament begins March 11 in Nashville, and the Vols would start play March 13 if they earn the bye. Tennessee has earned six double-byes under Rick Barnes, including the 2022 title.
Former quarterback Eli Stowers has transformed into Vanderbilt's top tight end, earning All-American honors and the Mackey Award in 2025, while continuing to improve his run blocking; he posted 49 receptions for 638 yards and five touchdowns in 2025, and credits his quarterback background with helping him understand offensive and defensive schemes as he refines technique.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, at the NFL combine, pushed back on size concerns by urging teams to evaluate him on tape, highlighting six years of college experience and his quick processing to read defenses as key assets for an NFL career.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia measured 5'9 7/8 at the Senior Bowl, potentially making him the NFL’s shortest quarterback since Eddie LeBaron; though Bryce Young and Kyler Murray are around 5'10
Kentucky travels to Vanderbilt as a 6.5-point road underdog in a key SEC matchup, with projections split: KenPom and Torvik favor Vanderbilt and ESPN BPI gives Kentucky a 32.7% win probability, while the over/under sits at 159.5; Kentucky rides a five-game SEC win streak but is 1-3 ATS on true road games, and Vanderbilt started 16-0 before cooling, now 10-6 ATS in the stretch, with tip-off at 9:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
No. 2/2 South Carolina will host No. 5/4 Vanderbilt in a Sunday 3 p.m. women’s basketball game at Colonial Life Arena; after reviewing forecasts and coordinating with the SEC and both programs, the game will proceed as scheduled. Fans should monitor GamecocksOnline.com and @GamecockWBB for updates, with parking opening at noon, arena doors at 2 p.m., and concessions potentially affected by weather and staffing.
Arizona extended its grip on the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 with 60 of 61 first‑place votes as undefeated Iowa State rose to No. 2 and UConn moved up to No. 3; Michigan fell to No. 4 and Purdue stayed No. 5. Vanderbilt jumped from 11th to 10th for the program’s first Top 10 appearance since 1993. Virginia climbed to No. 16, while Florida, Clemson, Utah State and Seton Hall entered the rankings at Nos. 19, 22, 23 and 25, respectively, and Iowa, Kansas, SMU and UCF dropped out.
The fifth-ranked LSU women's basketball team lost to 12th-ranked Vanderbilt 65-61 in a close game, with Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes scoring 32 points to lead her team to victory. LSU's defense improved after a rough start, but Vanderbilt's three-point shooting and late-game performance secured the win. LSU falls to 14-2, while Vanderbilt remains undefeated at 15-0.
The No. 5 LSU women's basketball team is set to play its first SEC road game against No. 12 Vanderbilt in Nashville, continuing a winning streak against the Commodores and leading the nation in multiple statistical categories. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and LSU fans are encouraged to listen on the radio. LSU aims to extend its winning streak and potentially see Flau’jae Johnson reach 1,800 career points.
In the ReliaQuest Bowl, Iowa upset Vanderbilt 34-27 with Mark Gronowski leading the way, showcasing his NFL potential, while Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia fought hard in his final college game. Gronowski's performance included a rushing touchdown tying the Big Ten record, and Pavia demonstrated his competitive spirit despite limitations, leaving scouts with plenty to consider.
Iowa's football team, led by MVP Mark Gronowski, achieved a significant upset victory over Vanderbilt in the bowl game, ending a 13-game losing streak against ranked opponents and finishing the season with a 9-4 record under coach Kirk Ferentz.
The prediction for the ReliaQuest Bowl favors Vanderbilt to win, with a focus on a low-scoring game under 46.5 points, emphasizing a physical, clock-control style of play from both teams, and highlighting key injuries and strategic matchups.
Vanderbilt concludes the 2025 college football season with a postseason game against Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, with fans able to follow the game on ESPN, radio, or online.
Vanderbilt football, with a historic 10-win season and top-10 AP ranking, is set to face Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl, marking their second consecutive bowl appearance and first-ever meeting with Iowa, after a season of record-breaking performances and notable victories over top-ranked teams.
Iowa accepted an invitation to the 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl to face Vanderbilt, highlighting their consistent success with multiple All-Americans, a top-ranked offensive line, and record-breaking performances by players like Logan Jones and Mark Gronowski, while also boasting a strong defense and coaching milestone for Kirk Ferentz.