Television details and kickoff time have been announced for Auburn football's key SEC showdown with No. 11 Vanderbilt in Week 11.

The articles all examine how Missouri and Vanderbilt have become central figures in a college football season full of surprises. They discuss the implications for the SEC and playoff hopes as ESPN's "College GameDay" spotlights their matchup in Nashville.

Jared Curtis, the nation's No. 1 quarterback recruit in the 2026 class, has been committed to the Georgia Bulldogs football program since May of 2025. He's currently playing for Nashville Christian School, having already tallied 1,005 passing yards and 14 touchdowns, along with four rushing scores, this season.

Vanderbilt football is still outside the top 10 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, moving up one spot to No. 11 after a 17-10 win over Missouri. The Commodores remained in the top 10 of the AP Poll, moving up one spot to No. 9.

Diego Pavia of Vanderbilt football was supposed to take on Texas' Arch Manning, but the matchup may not happen due to injury.

Now, after a month away from Austin, Steve Sarkisian and his team will return to the Forty Acres in a top-20 showdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores, one of the best stories in the sport this year. Prepared to be without Arch Manning potentially, can Matthew Caldwell lead the Longhorns to an upset and keep their season alive?

Vanderbilt football is putting the finishing touches on its 2026 recruiting class ahead of the early signing period. The Commodores are taking advantage of a successful 2025 season by adding a handful of strong later commits. Vanderbilt is bowl eligible for the second straight year and has a shot at the College Football Playoff.