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12/27/23 - Diego Pavia, rSr/2025, Vanderbilt + More +

2023 CONFERENCE USA OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Diego Pavia, New Mexico State, QB,...Pavia led the Aggies to the second 10-win season in program history, and first since 1960. New Mexico State also reached the CUSA Championship Game in the Aggies' first year as a member of the league, and NM State is headed to its second consecutive bowl game, a feat that has only been accomplished one other time in program history. Pavia has completed 210-341 passes for 2,915 yards with 26 touchdowns to just eight interceptions and has also carried 158 times for 853 yards and six more scores on the ground. The Albuquerque native orchestrated the nation's 12th-best rushing attack in the country (202.7 yards per game) as the team's leading rusher. He enters bowl season ranked 14th nationally in passing touchdowns (26), 15th in FBS in yards per completion (13.88), 18th in points responsible for (192), 21st in yards per pass attempt (8.55) and has the fourth-most rushing yards by a quarterback (853). - Conference USA Football

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QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt
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01/30/23 - Carson Casteel, rJr/2026, Vanderbilt + More +

Vanderbilt football announced Tuesday that three transfers had signed and would join the team for spring practice. In addition to Stanford edge defender Aeneas DiCosmo, who announced his commitment in December, the Commodores also landed Stanford defensive lineman Jacob Katona and Michigan State linebacker Carson Casteel. The three will join Vanderbilt for spring practice along with three early-enrolling freshmen: running back Sedrick Alexander and linebackers Ethan Crisp and Jailen Ruth.

Katona, a 6-foot-4, 272-pounder, spent two seasons with the Cardinal but did not appear in a game. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, he was not rated as a recruit out of high school. Casteel, 6-2 and 222 pounds from Florence, Alabama, redshirted his first season with the Spartans and appeared in eight games on special teams in 2022. He did not record a statistic. - Tennessean

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ILB Carson Casteel, Vanderbilt
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12/27/22 - Diego Pavia, rSr/2025, Vanderbilt + More +

Diego Pavia threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns, and New Mexico State held off a late rally by Bowling Green to win the Quick Lane Bowl 24-19 on Monday. The Aggies (7-6) were up 24-7 late in the third quarter, but the Falcons closed the gap in the fourth quarter to make it 24-19 after a field goal, a safety off of a blocked punt and Camden Orth's 19-yard touchdown pass to Tyrone Broden with 6:27 left. From there, New Mexico State kept control of the ball for the rest of the game.

Bowling Green (6-7) lost starting quarterback Matt McDonald early in the first quarter when he was hit late by Aggies safety Dylan Early while going out of bounds on a third-down run. He was replaced by Orth, who twice led the Falcons into field-goal range in the first half but Mason Lawler missed both tries. The Aggies scored first to make it 7-0 on Pavia's 15-yard scoring pass to Star Thomas on their first possession of the game. The junior quarterback later added a 2-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to Eric Marsh. - New Mexico State/AP College Football

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QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt
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12/20/22 - Zaylin Wood, rSr/2025, Vanderbilt + More +

2022 ALL-CONFERENCE USA HONORABLE MENTION: DE: Zaylin Wood, Middle Tennessee,...The following players earned Honorable Mention recognition: QB Chase Cunningham (became just second player in school history to record multiple 400-yard passing games), RB Frank Peasant (led team in rushing and touchdowns scored), WR Jaylin Lane (led team in receiving), TE Izaiah Gathings (led all C-USA tight ends with 53 receptions), OL Jordan Palmer (three-time lineman of the week), DE Zaylin Wood (National Defensive Player of the Week), DT Marley Cook (career year with 9.5 TFLs and 6.5 sacks), CB Decorian Patterson (led nation with six interceptions), CB Tra Fluellen (led team with 97 tackles), PK Zeke Rankin (made 12 of 14 field goals, and KR Jaylin Lane (averaged 23.1 yards a return). - Middle Tennessee Football

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DE Zaylin Wood, Vanderbilt
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12/08/22 - Wesley Schelling, Sr/2024, Vanderbilt + More +

2022 ALL-SEC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): LS Wesley Schelling, Vanderbilt,...Schelling is the first Commodore to earn first team all-conference honors from the league’s coaches since Zach Cunningham in 2016. A native of Nashville, Schelling executed on all 108 long snaps this season. He was not flagged for a penalty all year. The highlight of his season came against Florida, when he recovered a fumbled punt in the end zone for a touchdown, keying a 31-24 Commodore victory. Schelling is the 29th first team All-SEC selection from Vanderbilt and just the fourth Commodore specialist to earn that honor. He joins a trio of punters (Ricky Anderson, David Lawrence and Bill Marinangel) who earned first team spots. - Vanderbilt Football

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LS Wesley Schelling, Vanderbilt
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12/03/22 - Diego Pavia, rSr/2025, Vanderbilt + More +

Diego Pavia threw a career-high four touchdown passes, all in the first half, and New Mexico State celebrated bowl-eligibility with a 65-3 rout of Valparaiso on Saturday. Pavia's TD throws were 50 yards to Jonathan Brady, 69 yards to Justice Powers, 70 yards to Kordell David, and 72 yards to Bryce Childress. Pavia ran 13 yards for one touchdown and had a 75-yard touchdown run called back because of a block-in-the-back penalty. The Aggies got another long-distance score when Ahmonte Watkins raced 78 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Pavia was 9-of-13 passing for 323 yards before giving way to freshman Gavin Frakes late in the second quarter. Frakes completed 5 of 10 passes for 58 yards and third-stringer Weston Eget completed his only attempt for an 8-yard touchdown to Brady.

New Mexico State's first-half dominance was so thorough that the Aggies faced third down only twice in the first 25 minutes of play and converted both times. They finished 3-for-5 on third down in the first half. Three of their scoring drives were of four plays or less. The second half continued in New Mexico State's favor and the Aggies outgained the Beacons 621-188 for the game. The Aggies added Saturday's game to their schedule to compensate for their scheduled game against San Jose State that was canceled after the death of San Jose State freshman running back Camdan McWright. Each team was granted a waiver by the NCAA. Valparaiso (5-7) was allowed to exceed the FCS limit of 11-regular-season games and the Aggies (6-6) were allowed to count both of their wins over FCS teams toward bowl eligibility. The Aggies are 6-6 after Saturday's win and are now bowl eligible. - New Mexico State/AP College Football

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QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt
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12/03/22 - Jesse Mirco, rJr/2026, Vanderbilt + More +

2022 ALL-BIG TEN FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Jesse Mirco,...Earning honorable mention accolades were CB Denzel Burke, LB Steele Chambers, SAF Tanner McCalister, P Jesse Mirco, SAF Lathan Ransom, DE Jack Sawyer and DT Tyleik Williams. - Ohio State Football

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P Jesse Mirco, Vanderbilt
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12/02/22 - Ben Bresnahan, rSr/2023, Vanderbilt + More +

Vanderbilt tight end Ben Bresnahan is declaring for the NFL Draft and will not return for a sixth season with the Commodores, he said on Twitter on Thursday. As a fifth-year player in 2022, Bresnahan played in all 12 games, making 16 catches for 192 yards and a touchdown. He also played a key role as a blocker. In his Vanderbilt career, Bresnahan made 61 catches for 701 yards and five touchdowns. Bresnahan could have come back for a sixth season due to the COVID-19 waiver in 2020. Bresnahan indicated after the loss to Tennessee that he was "now an alum," though he later backtracked and said he had not made a final decision on his future. - Tennessean

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TE Ben Bresnahan, Vanderbilt
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11/26/22 - Diego Pavia, rSr/2025, Vanderbilt + More +

Diego Pavia passed for three touchdowns and ran for three more as New Mexico State handed Liberty its third straight loss 49-14 on Saturday. The Aggies (5-6) have been on a roll, winning four of their last five games under first-year coach Jerry Kill and reaching five wins for just the second time since 2005. Pavia was 16 of 21 in the air, throwing for 214 yards with touchdown passes to Jonathan Brady, Kordell David and Star Thomas. Pavia was the Aggies' leading ground gainer with 125 yards on 20 carries. The Aggies rushed for 214 yards.

The Aggies rolled up 21 points in the second quarter on a 2-yard Pavia run and his TD passes of 39 yards to Thomas and 42 yards to David. Pavia's 2-yard TD run and Jamoni Jones' 42-yarder made it 42-7 in the third quarter. Three quarterbacks combined for 207 yards passing, a TD and an interception for Liberty (8-4), which was outgained 428-315. The Flames, who had three straight wins over the Aggies, lost two fumbles and were sacked five times. While this was Liberty's regular-season finale, New Mexico State is hoping to line up an opponent for next Saturday to replace postponed game versus San José State. Both teams join Conference USA next season. - New Mexico State/AP College Football

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QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt
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11/21/22 - Wesley Schelling, Sr/2024, Vanderbilt + More +

NOV 21 SEC CO-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Wesley Schelling, LS, Vanderbilt,...Recovered a muffed punt in the end zone for a touchdown in the matchup against Florida...Became the fifth FBS long snapper since 2003 to record a touchdown...The fumble recovery marked Vanderbilt's fourth non-offensive score on the season...Executed all nine long snaps for the Commodores' special teams unit. - SEC Football

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LS Wesley Schelling, Vanderbilt
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11/12/22 - Diego Pavia, rSr/2025, Vanderbilt + More +

Diego Pavia threw for two touchdowns, Jamoni Jones had a pair of short scoring rushes and New Mexico State defeated Lamar 51-14 on Saturday for the Aggies' third straight victory, their first three-game win streak since 2017. Andre Seldon scored on a 19-yard interception return just a minute into the game and the Aggies didn't look back, leading 37-0 at halftime. The Aggies (4-5) outgained the FCS Cardinals 451-254 while scoring 50-plus points for the first time since 2019. It's just the fourth time since 2011 the Aggies have won at least four games. Pavia threw for 100 yards and rushed for another 81. Lamar (1-9) gave up three turnovers. - New Mexico State/AP College Football

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QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt
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09/26/22 - Zaylin Wood, rSr/2025, Vanderbilt + More +

SEPT 26 CONFERENCE USA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Middle Tennessee DL Zaylin Wood, who was also named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week, was instrumental in leading a defense that wreaked havoc on the Miami Hurricanes all day and held them to just 60 rushing yards. Wood had a career-best two sacks to go with 2.0 tackles for loss, a fumble recovery and an interception he batted in the air, grabbed, and returned 15 yards for a touchdown in the opening quarter. It was his second career interception, but his first-ever defensive touchdown (caught a pass for a TD on offense in 2021). - Conference USA Football

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DE Zaylin Wood, Vanderbilt
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09/26/22 - Zaylin Wood, rSr/2025, Vanderbilt + More +

SEPT 25 WALTER CAMP NATIONAL FBS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: ZAYLIN WOOD, MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE, RS Sophomore, Defensive Tackle, Bowdon, GA/Heard County,...Zaylin Wood recorded two tackles, including two quarterback sacks, recovered one fumble, and intercepted one pass as Middle Tennessee State defeated 25th-ranked Miami, 45-31. Wood returned his interception 15 yards for a touchdown as the Blue Raiders improved to 3-1 with the victory. Notes: Zaylin Wood is the third Middle Tennessee State player to earn Walter Camp National Player of Week honors since 2004, and the first since running back Phillip Turner (Nov. 23, 2008). - The Walter Camp Football Foundation

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DE Zaylin Wood, Vanderbilt
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09/15/22 - Devin Lee, Sr/2025, Vanderbilt + More +

Vanderbilt defensive lineman Devin Lee, who has been out since the spring with a long-term injury, is expected to be available against Northern Illinois, though his snaps will likely be limited. He was listed on the depth chart for this week's contest. Center Julian Hernandez, who missed the last two games, is also likely to play. Running back Rocko Griffin is day-to-day, while wide receiver Quincy Skinner Jr. is questionable. Running back Patrick Smith is still unavailable for the week and was not listed on the depth chart. - Tennessean

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DT Devin Lee, Vanderbilt
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08/30/22 - Ben Bresnahan, rSr/2023, Vanderbilt + More +

2022 PRESEASON ALLSTATE AFCA GOOD WORKS TEAM NOMINEE: Ben Bresnahan, Vanderbilt University,...In addition to funding cancer research, the organization aims to celebrate pediatric cancer patients as the heroes they are, providing super hero capes at special events. Bresnahan has led the Commodores in connecting with patients at the Monroe Carrel Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, while also helping coordinate an annual Turner's Heroes game for the Commodores where players where capes at Star Walk to raise awareness. - Vanderbilt Football

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