Vanderbilt football will have to deal with offseason roster movement alongside a bowl game for the first time under coach Clark Lea. While the Commodores will find out their bowl destination Dec. 8, they also have to be prepared for the portal to open the next day.

Vanderbilt football’s recruiting class has the Commodores sitting No. 71 in national recruiting rankings before signing day 2024. Here’s what to know.

Instead of trying to fortify a strong recruiting class in 2025, Vanderbilt reportedly is going to heavily use the transfer portal this cycle.

Each of Vanderbilt football's first three seasons under Clark Lea ended with a loss to Tennessee that wasn't particularly close. The 2024 season won't end that way, even as the Commodores once again got boatraced by their rival yet again.

Here's what Clark Lea and Vanderbilt football need to do to turn their attention to the transfer portal and bowl prep after losing to Tennessee.