Vanderbilt · SEC

Clark Lea

Head Coach

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Overall Record: 1-0
Conference Record: 0-0
Buyout: N/A
Recruiting Rank: N/A
Hired: Dec 14, 2020

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Why Clark Lea Wasn’t Happy With Tuesday’s Vanderbilt Football Practice

Lea unhappy with Tuesday’s Vanderbilt practice.

si.com6d ago

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4d ago
Vanderbilt Coach Clark Lea’s Biggest Breakthrough Had Nothing to Do With Football
Lea's breakthroughs unrelated to football performance.
Sports Illustrated
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4d ago
Vanderbilt and coach Clark Lea open season against Austin Peay of the FCS
Clark Lea opens season against Austin Peay.
ESPN
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6d ago
Why Clark Lea Wasn't Happy With Tuesday's Vanderbilt Football Practice
Clark Lea wasn't happy with practice performance this week.
Yahoo Sports
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Aug 28, 2026
Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea addresses quarterback decision for week 1
Lea talks about the QB decision for week 1.
Yahoo Sports
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Aug 27, 2026
Why Clark Lea Chose Blaze Berlowitz as the Starting Quarterback for Week 1
Lea explains choice of Berlowitz as starting QB.
Sports Illustrated
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Aug 27, 2026
VUFB Preseason - Head coach Clark Lea
Lea previews VUFB preseason.
Vanderbilt Commodores
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Aug 27, 2026
Clark Lea Provides Clarity to Vanderbilt Football Quarterback Situation
Lea clarifies the QB situation for Vanderbilt football.
Sports Illustrated
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Aug 24, 2026
What Clark Lea Said About His Defense After the Final Scrimmage of Fall Camp
Clark Lea spoke about his defense after scrimmage.
Sports Illustrated
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Aug 16, 2026
What Clark Lea Said About Vanderbilt Football’s Defense After the First Scrimmage
Lea shares thoughts on defense after Vandy's first scrimmage.
Sports Illustrated
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Aug 15, 2026
Why Clark Lea Is Not Naming a Starting Quarterback Yet for Vanderbilt Football
Lea won't name a starting QB yet for Vandy.
Sports Illustrated
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Aug 4, 2026
What Clark Lea Said About the NCAA Five-for-Five Eligibility Rule and the Class of 2022 Ruling
Clark Lea comments on NCAA eligibility rules.
Yahoo Sports
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Aug 4, 2026
What Clark Lea Said About the NCAA Five-for-Five Eligibility Rule and the Class of 2022 Ruling
Lea talks eligibility rules, impacts for the class of 2022.
Sports Illustrated
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Jul 23, 2026
How Clark Lea and Vanderbilt Football Feel They've Evolved in High School NIL Funding
The article discusses Vanderbilt's evolution in relation to NIL funding.
Yahoo Sports
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Jul 23, 2026
How Clark Lea and Vanderbilt Football Feel They've Evolved in High School NIL Funding
Clark Lea talks about high school NIL funding.
Sports Illustrated
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Jul 22, 2026
What Clark Lea Said About Candice Storey Lee at SEC Football Media Days
Lea commented on Candice Storey Lee during Media Days.
Sports Illustrated
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Jul 22, 2026
Clark Lea: Vanderbilt Football As "In Focus" As It's Been In His Tenure
Lea states Vanderbilt Football is more focused than ever.
Sports Illustrated
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Jul 22, 2026
WATCH: Vanderbilt Football HC Clark Lea Speaks at SEC Media Days 2026
Lea spoke at the SEC Media Days in 2026.
Rocky Top Insider
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Jul 21, 2026
Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea looks to carry momentum from 2025 into next season
Lea aims to carry momentum into the next season.
WKRN News 2
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Jul 21, 2026
Clark Lea, Vanderbilt Football is Focusing on the Mission and Urging Against Complacency
Clark Lea discusses focusing on the mission without complacency.
Sports Illustrated