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flag Vanderbilt's 10-2 season fell short of a College Football Playoff berth despite a win over Tennessee and a push for a 13th game.

flag Vanderbilt explored scheduling a 13th game in December 2025 to boost its College Football Playoff chances despite a 10-2 record and No. flag 14 ranking, but NCAA rules and logistics blocked the effort. flag The team, led by quarterback Diego Pavia, earned its first 10-win season with a 45-24 win over No. flag 18 Tennessee, yet fell short of a playoff berth due to losses to Texas and strong performances by teams like BYU and Miami. flag Coach Clark Lea and athletic director Candice Lee pushed for more opportunities, citing fairness concerns, but the bid ended without a final game. flag The Commodores will now focus on their bowl appearance as part of long-term program development.

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