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- [twitter] DL: NEW: Vanderbilt made a late addition to the defensive line with Khalil Poteat.
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- [twitter] OL/DB: NEW: Vanderbilt’s safeties took center stage after Day 6 of fall camp.
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- [twitter] LB: NEW: Vanderbilt linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator Nick Lezynski, along with Bryan Longwell, Bryce Cowan and Nick Rinaldi, met with the media after Day 2 of fall camp.
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- [twitter] Defense: Day 2 of Vanderbilt fall camp is here.
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- [twitter] DB: Martel Hight’s two-way role showcased just how dynamic he can be.
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REACTION to Vanderbilt football's Week 1 depth chart: Here's what's on it, and what may surprise you
- Vanderbilt lists Blaze Berlowitz as its opening quarterback with freshman Jared Curtis at No. 2 for the Austin Peay game.
- Sedrick Alexander leads the running-back depth chart ahead of MK Young and Jamezell Lassiter, while fall-camp standout Evan Hampton appears only among the kickoff returners.
- Brycen Coleman won a starting receiver role after the room's strongest fall camp, while Cole Adams fell to the second team after missing roughly two weeks with illness and injury.
- Orion Irving secured a starting tackle job after arriving in better condition, and Kevo Wesley moved ahead at guard after Micah DeBose missed about a week and a half with an early-camp injury.
- Vanderbilt lists Carson Lawrence or Mason Lewis at Star as part of its base 11, reflecting the defense's expectation of facing frequent three- and four-receiver formations.
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Checking out the health of SEC teams after preseason practice and going into week-one for 2026
- Alabama lost defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman to a season-ending ACL injury; defensive back Jorden Edmonds is targeted for a midseason return, while EJ Crowell and receiver Noah Rogers are expected back sooner. Arkansas lost tight end Maddox Lassiter, defensive lineman J'Lynn Allen and punter Connor Smith for 2026, but RB1 Sutton Smith should be ready for the opener.
- Auburn linebacker J.J. Faulk is out for the year, with tight end Jonathan Edwards, tackle Tai Buster and corner Devin Williams still uncertain. Florida reported no major camp loss; Georgia remains without Amaris Williams and likely Dante Dowdell, while center Drew Bobo should play. Kentucky running back Tovani Mizell is out, with Jovante Barnes and receiver Nic Anderson questionable.
- LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt and linebacker Whit Weeks are full-go, though edge Gabe Reliford remains out. Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy will miss the opener but is practicing; Gavin Hoffman should be ready and Donta Simpson is cleared. Oklahoma center Jake Maikkula is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks.
- Ole Miss reported no major preseason injury. South Carolina lost receivers Jaden Sellers and Jayden Gibson for the season, with tackle Jacarrius Peak expected out roughly two weeks and Dylan Stewart unavailable opening weekend. Tennessee lost Edrees Farooq, Jaedon Harmon and Jadas Richard, with several more questionable plus Arion Carter suspended one game.
- Texas is evaluating left tackle Trevor Goosby's knee, though no tear was initially indicated. Texas A&M lost Chace Sims and Tiger Riden for the season and receiver Jerome Myles left the team. Vanderbilt had no major new camp injury, while Mississippi State's principal questions are receiver Ayden Williams and limited defensive linemen D.J. Reed and Kalvin Dinkins.
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Vanderbilt Football Defensive Takeaways After the Final Scrimmage of Fall Camp
- NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt football closed out fall camp with the second and final scrimmage of the preseason at FirstBank Stadium Saturday night.
- The Commodores scrimmaged against each other for a couple hours worth of live periods ahead of the start of the regular season.
- Vanderbilt’s defense looked better in some areas compared to the first scrimmage and had other things to note as well.
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Vanderbilt football scrimmage takeaways beyond the quarterbacks
- With tight end Eli Stowers and wide receiver Tre Richardson gone, the Commodores need to find who's up next in the passing game.
- The defense is also starting to take shape.
- The next chance for discoveries is their second scrimmage on Aug.
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- LB: 75% OFF FALL CAMP SALE Scrimmage day is here.
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- DL: NEW: Vanderbilt made a late addition to the defensive line with Khalil Poteat.
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- Pick/market: NEW: Initial intel from Day 8 of Vanderbilt fall camp is up now on Behind Closed Dores.
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- Defense: 379 IS HERE Vanderbilt Defense Preview, Roster Grades, Position Battles & Fall Camp Storylines • Full defensive roster preview • Position-by-position grades • Biggest strengths & question marks • Fall camp storylines + players...
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- OL/DB: NEW: Vanderbilt’s safeties took center stage after Day 6 of fall camp.
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- LB: Had the opportunity to join Will for the first day of Vanderbilt Football fall camp.
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- Defense: Day 2 of Vanderbilt fall camp is here.
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- LB: NEW: Vanderbilt linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator Nick Lezynski, along with Bryan Longwell, Bryce Cowan and Nick Rinaldi, met with the media after Day 2 of fall camp.
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- DB: Martel Hight’s two-way role showcased just how dynamic he can be.
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