Vanderbilt Commodores
2025 Season Results

Vanderbilt Commodores — 2025 Season Review

In 2025, the Vanderbilt Commodores posted a 10-3 record under head coach Clark Lea, competing as a member of the SEC. The team scored 500 total points and allowed 297 throughout 13 games, averaging 38.5 points scored and 22.8 points allowed per outing.

The highlight reel included a 70-21 victory at home against Georgia State Panthers, a 45-3 victory at home against Charleston Southern Buccaneers, and a 45-17 victory at home against Kentucky Wildcats. These signature victories defined the trajectory of the Vanderbilt Commodores's season and demonstrated the team's competitive resolve.

The setbacks included a narrow 31-34 defeat to Texas Longhorns and a narrow 27-34 defeat to Iowa Hawkeyes. Despite the losses, the coaching staff used each result as a teaching moment to develop the roster for the remainder of the schedule.

In SEC play, the Vanderbilt Commodores compiled a 6-2 conference record across 8 league contests. Conference matchups tested the Vanderbilt program's depth and preparation week after week throughout the 2025 schedule.

The postseason brought ReliaQuest Bowl: L 27-34, capping the 2025 campaign. The bowl game provided one final opportunity for the Vanderbilt Commodores to compete on a national stage and represent the program before the offseason began.

At home, the Vanderbilt Commodores went 7-0, while posting a 3-2 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2025 roster from start to finish.

The offensive production remained consistent throughout the year, with 259 points in the first half and 241 in the second half of the schedule. The defensive unit's ability to limit opponents to 22.8 points per game proved crucial in several of the season's tightest matchups.

Looking at the full body of work, the Vanderbilt Commodores posted a 10-3 record in 2025, which showcased the program at its best. Across 13 games, the team dominated opponents with a scoring margin of +15.6 points per game. These results positioned the program for future success.