Vanderbilt football is back in the national rankings for a second straight year.

Thanks to a 31-7 thumping of then-No. 11 South Carolina over the weekend, the unbeaten Commodores (3-0) have debuted at No. 20 in the Associated Press top 25 this week.

Vanderbilt vs. Virginia Tech

Jaylon Stone (No. 92) of the Vanderbilt Commodores reacts with teammates following a win over the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025, in Blacksburg, Virginia.Â