Vanderbilt Commodores
| Vanderbilt Commodores | |
|---|---|
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| First season | 2013 |
| Head coach | lrickar1 1st season, 0–0 (–) |
| Stadium | Vanderbilt Stadium (Capacity: 40,550) |
| Year built | 1922 |
| Field surface | FieldTurf (Legion 46) |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| League | NCAA |
| Division | Eastern |
| All-time record | 60–76 (.441) |
| Bowl record | 2–3 (.400) |
| Consensus All-Americans | 3 |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Fight song | Dynamite! |
| Mascot | Mr. C |
The Vanderbilt Commodores, coached by lrickar1, are a collegiate football team playing in the SEC. The Commodores play in Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville Tennessee, and are a member of the East Division of the SEC.
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History
Amarty Era (2013)
The Vanderbilt Commodores were one of the schools involved in the inaugural season of CFBHC. Vanderbilt alumnus amarty was tapped to head the program through it's beginning seasons. Amarty led the team to an 0-2 start before disappearing suddenly, leaving the team leaderless until a new coach could be hired.
Vandyjd Era (2013)
After the uncoached Commodores lost yet another two games, the Vanderbilt athletic department hired vandyjd to coach the program. Vandyjd led the program to an 0-3 record, before leaving the Commodores coachless as well. The Commodores' coaching position remained vacant for the remainder of the season, as Vanderbilt went 0-5 during that time frame. The 2013 season of Vanderbilt football is known as "The Lost Season" as Vanderbilt became the first team to go winless in CFBHC.
serwendel Era (2014-2013)
After the horrendous first season, Vanderbilt hired serwendel to coach the team. Inheriting a roster full of holes, serwendel led the 2014 Commodores to a 3-9 record. Over time serwendel has led the Commodores to a 51-48 record. With losses in the Weis Market Bowl (against Clemson) and the Liberty Bowl (against Texas Tech), serwendel led Vanderbilt to their first bowl win in the 2019 Orange Bowl against Pittsburgh. The 2020 season began with a bit of promise, and the Commodores finished with a record of 9-4 and a win in the Liberty Bowl, avenging their loss to Texas Tech two years earlier. In 2021 however, the team backslid losing out after winning their first three games of the season to finish 3-9, this downturn continued through 2022, where a young Vanderbilt team struggled to a 2-10 record. Expectations are higher for the 2023 season, as an embattled serwendel will lead the team through a rough schedule.
Lrickar1 Era (2024-present)
After sewendel left Vanderbilt for Michigan, former Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Lrickar1 took over the vacant position.
All-time record vs. SEC opponents
This is the Commodores' football record against current Southeastern Conference opponents through the 2021 season.
| School | Total Games | W | L | T | Pct. | PF | PA | First Year | Last Year | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 10 | 69 | 2013 | 2020 | L2 |
| Arkansas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 9 | 28 | 2021 | 2021 | L1 |
| Auburn | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 17 | 23 | 2018 | 2018 | L1 |
| Florida | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | .556 | 196 | 191 | 2013 | 2021 | L1 |
| Georgia | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | .333 | 154 | 214 | 2013 | 2021 | L2 |
| Kentucky | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | .500 | 173 | 184 | 2014 | 2020 | L1 |
| LSU | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 17 | 42 | 2013 | 2013 | L1 |
| Mississippi State | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 14 | 28 | 2016 | 2016 | L1 |
| Missouri | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | .222 | 180 | 222 | 2013 | 2021 | L3 |
| Ole Miss | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .800 | 104 | 70 | 2014 | 2021 | W4 |
| South Carolina | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | .667 | 148 | 173 | 2013 | 2021 | L1 |
| Tennessee | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | .111 | 144 | 218 | 2013 | 2021 | L5 |
| Texas A&M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 24 | 21 | 2017 | 2017 | W1 |
| 13 Opponents | 65 | 25 | 40 | 0 | .385 | 1,190 | 1,483 | 9 Seasons |
Season-by-Season Records
| Coach(es) | Year | Conference | Overall Record | Conference Record | Bowl | Final CP Ranking | ||||
| Wins | Losses | Wins | Losses | |||||||
| Vanderbilt Commodores | ||||||||||
| amarty | 2013 | SEC | 0 | 2 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Vacant | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| vandyjd | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| Vacant | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
| serwendel | 2014 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 6 | - | - | |||
| 2015 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | Lost Weis Markets Bowl vs. Clemson (7-27) | - | ||||
| 2016 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - | ||||
| 2017 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 5 | - | - | ||||
| 2018 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Lost Liberty Bowl vs. Texas Tech (23-35) | #19 | ||||
| 2019 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | Won Orange Bowl vs. Pittsburgh (27-7) | #21 | ||||
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | Won Liberty Bowl vs. Texas Tech (35-21) | #22 | ||||
| 2021 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | - | - | ||||
| 2022 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 8 | - | - | ||||
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | Lost Music City Bowl vs Indiana (13-8) | - | ||||
| lrickar1 | 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Total Games: 136 | 60 | 76 | 28 | 45 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Champions | Conference Champions | Bowl game berth |
Bowl History
Vanderbilt has participated in 4 bowl games, posting a record of 2-2.
| Season | Bowl | Opponent | Result | ||
| 2015 | Weis Markets Bowl | Clemson | L, 7-27 | ||
| 2018 | Liberty Bowl | Texas Tech | L, 23-35 | ||
| 2019 | Orange Bowl | Pittsburgh | W, 27-7 | ||
| 2020 | Liberty Bowl | Texas Tech | W, 35-21 | ||
| 2023 | Music City Bowl | Indiana | L, 13-8 | ||
| Total | 4 Bowl Games | 2–2 | |||
History and Awards
Head Coaches
| Coach | Years | Seasons | Record | Pct | Cnf. Record | Pct | Cnf. Titles | Bowls | Nat. Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarty | 2013 | 1 | 0-2 | .000 | 0-0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacant | 2013 | 1 | 0-2 | .000 | 0-1 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vandyjd | 2013 | 1 | 0-3 | .000 | 0-2 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacant | 2013 | 1 | 0-5 | .000 | 0-4 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| serwendel | 2014–2023 | 10 | 58-54 | .518 | 28-38 | .424 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| lrickar1 | 2024-present | 0 | 0-0 | – | 0-0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Individual Award Winners
Players
All-Americans
- 2018
- 2020
- 2021
All-SEC Players
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