Vanderbilt Commodores
2024 Season Results

Vanderbilt Commodores — 2024 Season Review

In 2024, the Vanderbilt Commodores posted a 7-6 record under head coach Clark Lea, competing as a member of the SEC. The team scored 355 total points and allowed 304 throughout 13 games, averaging 27.3 points scored and 23.4 points allowed per outing.

Notable victories on the season included a 55-0 victory at home against Alcorn State Braves, a 24-14 victory at home against Ball State Cardinals, and a 17-7 victory on the road against Auburn Tigers. Each of these results showcased the program's ability to compete at a high level when it mattered most.

On the other side of the ledger, the Vanderbilt Commodores absorbed a narrow 27-30 defeat to Missouri Tigers and a narrow 24-27 defeat to Texas Longhorns. These results, while disappointing, provided valuable experience for a program focused on continued improvement.

In SEC play, the Vanderbilt Commodores compiled a 3-5 conference record across 8 league contests. Conference matchups tested the Vanderbilt program's depth and preparation week after week throughout the 2024 schedule.

The season concluded with a postseason appearance: Birmingham Bowl: W 35-27. The bowl experience served as both a reward for the regular season and a launching point for the program's ambitions heading into the following year.

The Vanderbilt Commodores finished 4-3 in home games and 2-3 away from home during the 2024 season. The split between home and road performance provided insight into the team's ability to handle different environments throughout the schedule.

The offense was particularly productive early in the campaign, scoring 208 points in the first half of the schedule before cooling to 147 in the latter portion. Defensively, the unit allowed 23.4 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2024 campaign.

The 2024 season ultimately represented an important chapter in Vanderbilt Commodores football history. With a final record of 7-6, the program met its goals and established a foundation to build upon in subsequent seasons. The experiences gained through 13 games of competition provided invaluable development opportunities for returning players and coaches alike.