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Vanderbilt’s EDGE rush unit is primed for a breakout season, anchored by veteran Miles Capers returning for his sixth year, flanked by dynamic newcomers Brian Allen Jr. and Edwin Kolenge. With the coaching staff seeing rapid progress in mastering the new defensive scheme, Capers leads by example while the rookies build confidence and trust. Facing today’s mobile quarterbacks, this blend of experie...

Florida and Vanderbilt are set to renew a historic rivalry in “The Swamp” late this November, with both teams’ seasons on the line. After a long hiatus due to conference expansion, this matchup brings back memories — and pressure — as Vanderbilt hasn’t won in Gainesville since 2013 and holds just two all-time wins there. Florida, led by new head coach Jon Sumrall in his debut season, faces uncerta...

Vanderbilt just pulled off a major basketball coup with four-star wing Gabe Nesmith, their highest-rated commitment since Darius Garland. Meanwhile, baseball coach Corbin is reshaping the roster with three new arms from Michigan, Wake Forest, and Western Kentucky. Football fans are buzzing as fall camp nears under Clark Lea’s leadership. Across the board, the energy is electric as the program gear...

Vanderbilt’s running back corps is exploding with depth and playmaking potential, blending seasoned stars like Sedrick Alexander and MK Young with dynamic newcomers Jamezell Lassiter, Gabe Fields, Evan Hampton, and Izayah Lee. Coaches are laser-focused on finishing runs and making defenders miss, aiming to crank up explosive plays after last year’s 70+ ten-yard runs. Alexander’s rare dual-threat g...

Issa Ouattara’s comeback story is one for the books: sidelined by injury last season with just one tackle, the Vanderbilt defensive lineman was a once-in-a-generation talent—coaches called him a “ninety-seven million dollar body”—but his absence left a gaping hole in the SEC’s toughest matchups. Named team captain just days before kickoff, he watched from the sidelines, frustrated and eager to pro...

"Someone’s Life Is Changing Today..." - A message from Corey

Miles Capers, Vanderbilt’s gritty defensive end, turned adversity into drive—committed in December 2020 after Coach Lea’s hire, during the pandemic and amid the team’s winless past. Rejected by many, he embraced the underdog role, mirroring Lea’s philosophy: rise from the overlooked. His journey isn’t just about football—it’s about resilience, grit, and rewriting the script for a program hungry to...