Vanderbilt’s FirstBank Stadium Sold Out for Senior Day Showdown

Vanderbilt University will host a sold-out crowd at FirstBank Stadium this Saturday as the football team faces off against Kentucky in its final home game of the season. According to a school announcement, the game has sold out, marking the ninth time in the last eleven home games that Vanderbilt has achieved this milestone.

Senior Day Celebrations and Playoff Stakes

This Saturday’s matchup is particularly significant as it coincides with Senior Day, a moment to honor the senior and graduate players before the game. The Commodores, currently ranked No. 14 in the latest playoff rankings, are fighting to keep their College Football Playoff aspirations alive. Winning this game is crucial, as Vanderbilt needs to secure victories in its remaining games to maintain a competitive edge.

To qualify for the playoffs, Vanderbilt must climb four spots in the rankings to reach the No. 10 position, which is likely to be the cutoff. The team will require losses from other ranked teams, including BYU, Utah, Miami, Alabama, and Notre Dame. The immediate focus, however, remains on controlling their own performance—if Vanderbilt loses this game, their playoff hopes will diminish significantly.

The game against Kentucky is scheduled to kick off at 14:30 CT on ESPN, setting the stage for a tense and potentially exhilarating afternoon.

Weekend Commodores Schedule

In addition to the football action, several other Vanderbilt teams will be in competition this weekend.

– **Vanderbilt women’s tennis** is participating in the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships, spanning Days 4-6.
– **Vanderbilt swimming** will compete at the Phil Hansel Invitational, Day 3.
– **Vanderbilt bowling** will take part in the Colonial Lanes Classic from Friday to Sunday.
– **No. 17 Vanderbilt women’s basketball** will face Alabama State on Friday at 11:00 CT, available on SEC Network+.
– **Vanderbilt volleyball** will compete against No. 10-seed Mississippi State in the first round of the SEC Tournament, also on Friday at 16:00 CT on SEC Network.
– Both the **men’s and women’s cross country teams** will be at the NCAA Championships on Saturday.
– Following the football game, **Vanderbilt men’s basketball** will face Texas Southern at 18:00 CT on SEC Network+.

Recent Results and Highlights

In recent results, the Vanderbilt men’s basketball team faced Texas Southern. The women’s tennis duo of **Célia-Belle Mohr** and sophomore **Sophia Webster** advanced in the NCAA Doubles Championships after defeating the No. 13-seeded pair from California, showcasing the depth of talent across the university’s athletic programs.

As Vanderbilt prepares for this critical weekend, fans and players alike are eager to see how the Commodores will perform on the field and in other sports. The countdown has begun for Vanderbilt’s 2026 baseball season opener, which is now just 86 days away.

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