Dan Harralson, Vols WireSun, November 30, 2025 at 12:56 AM UTC·1 min readNo. 12 Vanderbilt (10-2, 6-2 SEC) defeated No. 18 Tennessee (8-4, 4-4 SEC), 45-24, in a regular-season finale for both schools. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll in Week 14.
The Commodores ended a six-game losing streak to Tennessee.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSaturday's contest was tied, 21-21, at halftime. Vanderbilt outscored the Vols, 24-3, in the second half. The Commodores totaled 284 yards to Tennessee's 137 yards in the final two quarters.
Vanderbilt totaled 176 rushing yards to the Vols' -6 rushing yards in the second half.
Diego Pavia completed 18-of-28 passing attempts for 268 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for Vanderbilt. He also totaled 165 rushing yards and one touchdown on 20 attempts.
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar completed 29-of-44 passing attempts for 299 yards and one touchdown. DeSean Bishop led Tennessee in rushing yards (97) and scored two touchdowns on 20 attempts.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTennessee awaits its bowl game destination following regular-season play.
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