Vanderbilt Commodores Playoffs 2026
Vanderbilt Commodores 2026 playoff page. The Vanderbilt are 4-5, 13th in the SEC with a -58 point differential and a 1-game winning streak.
Last time out they beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs 25-23 on the road. Next up: home to the Alabama Crimson Tide (7-2) on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM EST. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.704 record, including 1 game against teams currently in playoff position.
Vanderbilt Playoff Outlook
Last game
W 25-23 at 
Mississippi State Bulldogs
· Week 1
Next game
vs 
Alabama Crimson Tide (7-2)
· Week 1
Remaining schedule
3 games left · opponents’ record 0.704 · 1 vs current playoff teams
SEC Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Div | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Georgia Bulldogs | 8-1 | 3-1 | +244 | W2 |
| 2 |  Texas Longhorns | 7-2 | 3-1 | +123 | W3 |
| 3 |  Tennessee Volunteers | 7-2 | 2-1 | +156 | W1 |
| 4 |  Kentucky Wildcats | 7-2 | 2-1 | +37 | L1 |
| 5 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 7-2 | 2-2 | +154 | W2 |
| 6 |  South Carolina Gamecocks | 6-3 | 3-0 | +101 | W3 |
| 7 |  LSU Tigers | 6-3 | 2-1 | +175 | L1 |
| 8 |  Ole Miss Rebels | 6-3 | 2-2 | +70 | L1 |
| 9 |  Missouri Tigers | 6-3 | 1-2 | +91 | L1 |
| 10 |  Oklahoma Sooners | 5-4 | 2-2 | +26 | W1 |
| 11 |  Auburn Tigers | 5-4 | 2-2 | -18 | W1 |
| 12 |  Florida Gators | 5-4 | 1-2 | +44 | L2 |
| 13 | Vanderbilt Commodores | 4-5 | 1-2 | -58 | W1 |
| 14 |  Texas A&M Aggies | 4-5 | 0-2 | +67 | L2 |
| 15 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | 4-5 | 0-4 | -14 | L4 |
| 16 |  Arkansas Razorbacks | 3-6 | 1-2 | -67 | L2 |
Season Trend
Vanderbilt Playoff Push: 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Opp. record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Arkansas | 3-6 | L 21-31 | |
| 1 | at Kentucky #6 | 7-2 | L 17-34 | |
| 1 | at Mississippi State | 4-5 | W 25-23 | |
| 1 | vs Alabama #5 | 7-2 | ||
| 1 | at Florida | 5-4 | ||
| 1 | vs Tennessee | 7-2 |
This Vanderbilt Commodores playoffs page refreshes after every Vanderbilt game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the SEC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Vanderbilt Commodores playoffs FAQ
Are the Vanderbilt Commodores in the 2026 playoffs?
No, they have been eliminated from the 2026 playoffs.
What seed would the Vanderbilt be?
They are outside the six playoff spots in the SEC today.
Who leads the SEC?
Georgia Bulldogs (8-1); the Vanderbilt are 13th.
When is the next Vanderbilt game?
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM EST, home to the Alabama Crimson Tide.
How hard is the Vanderbilt remaining schedule?
3 games left against opponents with a combined 0.704 record; 1 against teams currently in playoff position.
How can the Vanderbilt clinch a playoff spot?
Win the SEC, or finish with one of the five best records among SEC non-division-winners. A magic number appears here once a berth is within reach.
What is the Vanderbilt record at home and on the road?
0-1 at home, 1-1 away; 1-2 in the division and 1-2 in the half.