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Vanderbilt football news
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The gist
Vanderbilt football announced its first two sellouts of the season for the opener against Austin Peay and NC State. The Commodores are coming off their first 10-win season in program.
Background
Vanderbilt football is entering the 2026 season after a historic 2025 campaign where they won 10 games for the first time in program history, including six SEC wins. The team returns key running backs and is set to open at home against Austin Peay, with a new starting quarterback competition underway.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2, 2026Vanderbilt's student newspaper previews Week 1 matchups, noting the team's new quarterback competition and key transfers.
- Sep 4, 2026Vanderbilt announces its first two sellouts of the season: the opener against Austin Peay and the NC State game.
- Sep 5, 2026Vanderbilt hosts Austin Peay at FirstBank Stadium at 6 p.m. CDT.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Vanderbilt Athletics highlighted the sellouts and the team's return of leading rushers, emphasizing the program's momentum.
- Analysts
- SI.com suggests the quarterback play on Saturday will be a key evaluation point for the team's competitive window.