Vanderbilt May Have the BEST Defense of the Clark Lea Era

Could Vanderbilt have the most talented defense of the Clark Lea era—and possibly one of the most loaded defenses in program history? The Commodores are showing impressive depth across the entire defense, with Myles Capers dominating, a loaded safety room, an experienced linebacker group featuring Brian Longwell, Bryce Cowan and Nick Rinaldi, and increased depth throughout the secondary and defensive front. The biggest question now is whether Vanderbilt can turn all that talent into improved pass defense, pressure and third-down production. Is this the defense that takes Vanderbilt to another level in 2026? #VanderbiltFootball #AnchorDown #ClarkLea #VanderbiltDefense #MylesCapers #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #LockedOnVandy #VandyFootball Photo Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.