The Vanderbilt Commodores could be one of the first teams to play their bowl games, according to the latest projections.

Ultimately, 13 SEC teams ended up being bowl-eligible. There are nine SEC bowl tie-ins. That means that if four SEC teams make the College Football Playoff, all SEC teams will end up in an SEC bowl. That became more likely after Miami's loss to Syracuse.

Here's what Clark Lea and Vanderbilt football need to do to turn their attention to the transfer portal and bowl prep after losing to Tennessee.

The Vols’ defense, which held Vandy quarterback Diego Pavia to 104 passing yards, contributed to the scoring with a third-quarter safety that made the score 33-17. Tennessee’s run of 29 straight points culminated with a Max Gilbert’s 22-yard field goal that gave the Vols a 36-17 lead with 8:24 left in the contest.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have lost their touch in big moments in recent years, facing another crushing defeat that has nearly completely wipe the Tigers College Football Playoff chances. Clemson lost at home to rivals South Carolina 17-14 in wh

After getting beat by Tennessee again, Clark Lea was given a harsh dose of reality about where the Vanderbilt football program still stands.