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Vanderbilt football unranked in preseason AP and coaches polls

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Vanderbilt football unranked in preseason AP and coaches polls

Summary

Vanderbilt football enters the 2026 season unranked in both the AP Top 25 and US LBM Coaches polls after finishing 10-3 and 15th in the previous season. Senior cornerback Jordan Matthews emphasized the team's focus on internal development, stating that they are not concerned about external rankings. The Commodores face challenges, including the loss of key offensive players such as Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia and the entire offensive line. The quarterback battle continues between returning backup Blaze Berlowitz and highly touted recruit Jared Curtis as the team prepares for fall camp.

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By the Numbers

•Vanderbilt finished 2025 season ranked 15th but starts 2026 unranked.
•Key returning players include cornerbacks Jordan Matthews and Martel Hight.
•The team lost several offensive starters from last season, including Diego Pavia.
•A quarterback competition is ongoing between Blaze Berlowitz and Jared Curtis.
•Defensive end Brian Allen Jr. joins as a key transfer for the team.

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6:27 PMYahoo Sports — How Vanderbilt football is reacting to not being ranked in AP, coaches polls

What they're saying

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Vanderbilt football is unranked in both AP Top 25 and US LBM Coaches polls. Here's what returning starters Martel Hight, Jordan Matthews had to say.
— Yahoo Sports

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