The 201 4 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University during the 2014 NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) season. The Commodores competed as a member of the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and played their home games at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
Season overview
- Head coach: Derek Mason (1st year)
- Overall record: 3 wins – 9 losses
- SEC record: 1 win – 7 losses, finishing last in the SEC Eastern Division
Coaching staff
- Derek Mason – head coach
- Offensive and defensive coordinators were appointed by Mason for the 2014 season; specific titles and personnel are recorded in the team's official media guide.
Key points
- The 2014 season marked the beginning of Derek Mason’s tenure as Vanderbilt’s head coach, succeeding James Franklin.
- The team's sole conference victory came against an SEC opponent; the remaining SEC games resulted in losses.
- Vanderbilt’s three victories for the season included non‑conference wins as part of their overall record.
Home venue
Vanderbilt Stadium, with a seating capacity of approximately 40,000, served as the home field for all Commodores home games during the 2014 season.
Post‑season
The team did not qualify for a bowl game, concluding the season with a 3–9 record.
