Upon Further Review: No. 14 Vanderbilt 45, No. 19 Tennessee 24

Vanderbilt defensive lineman Khordae Sydnor (96) celebrates near the end of the game during the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. / Mark Zaleski / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

When is the last time Vanderbilt beat Tennessee? Commodores all-time series record with Volunteers

The last time Vandy beat the Volunteers was 2018. The last time the Commodores did it in Knoxville was a year earlier, in 2017. Entering Saturday's game:

Tennessee struggles in second half, falls to Vanderbilt for first time since 2018

A 17-yard run moved the Commodores down to the Tennessee 32-yard line at the two-minute timeout. Vanderbilt made their way into the redzone, and after a roughing the passer penalty, ended up in the endzone to tie the game with 12 seconds remaining in the half.

Biggest Takeaway is How Vanderbilt Vanquished Both Demons and Doubters at Tennessee

From the quarterback to the second-half defense, just about everything went the Commodores away at Neyland Stadium.

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia drops blunt Heisman take after Tennessee takedown

Vanderbilt’s QB Diego Pavia led the way in a historic 45-24 win over Tennessee, calling out for a Heisman trip to New York.

Vanderbilt Commodores at Tennessee Volunteers odds, picks and predictions

The Vanderbilt Commodores and Tennessee Volunteers tangle in an end-of-regular-season rivalry battle Saturday in Knoxville.
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