It took double-overtime for Missouri football to see off Vanderbilt in 2024, and the Tigers’ mid-October road trip to Nashville isn’t one to overlook.
Vandy has steadily but surely improved under head coach Clark Lea. Last season, the Commodores found the necessary tools to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2018, knocking off Alabama in the process.
A lot of those players return — the third-most returning players in the FBS, per ESPN’s SP+ rankings.
That could make the 2025 matchup, which takes place Oct. 25 in Nashville, Tennessee, a tough trip for the Tigers.
The Tribune is analyzing the offseason of each of Mizzou’s 2025 opponents to get you up to speed with the new rosters and coaching staff changes after a busy offseason.
Here’s what to know about Vanderbilt in 2025, including key additions, coaching changes and playmakers to keep an eye on when the Tigers visit the Commodores in October:
Who are opposing names to know when Missouri football faces Vanderbilt?
Quarterback: Diego Pavia changed the college eligibility criteria in the offseason en route to earning himself another year in Nashville. On the grounds that junior college eligibility should not count toward Division-I eligibility, Pavia sued the NCAA, which ultimately granted Pavia — and every other former JUCO player — an extra year. The former state champion wrestler, who plays the quarterback position with a similar brand of physicality, is back to run Vandy’s offense, and that’s dangerous for everyone.
Offensive playmaker: Tight end Eli Stowers is one of those players most fans likely don’t know but probably should. Like Pavia, he joined the Commodores in 2024 from New Mexico State, and he went on to catch a team-high 49 passes for 638 yards and five touchdowns. At 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds, Stowers is likely to get some…
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