Vanderbilt University is “strongly discouraging” anyone tailgating to set up portable tents before the Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss football game for their Oct. 10 SEC football game (2:30 p.m., ESPN).
However, pregame activities will continue as planned. Parking lots will open at 8 a.m. with garages opening at 10 a.m.
“We urge all fans and visitors to use caution during this weather event,” Vanderbilt posted on its app. “We continue to monitor the weather and will provide further updates via @VUCommodores (on X) as needed.
Vanderbilt (3-2, 0-2 SEC) hosts Ole Miss (3-1, 1-1) in the Commodores‘ first SEC home football games.
The Nashville area is expected to see rain and potential thunderstorm activity during the morning of Oct. 10 with a greater chance of widespread rain during the afternoon and evening. There could also be wind gusts from 30 to 40 mph.
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: Jared Curtis #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) talks to offensive consultant Jerry Kill on the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: Jared Curtis #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) talks to offensive consultant Jerry Kill on the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: London Humphreys #16 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up prior to the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: Ryan Puglisi #12 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up prior to the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: Jared Curtis #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) talks to offensive consultant Jerry Kill on the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) talks to offensive consultant Jerry Kill on the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) walks off the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) walks off the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) walks off the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: Talyn Taylor #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up prior to the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: Jared Curtis #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: Jared Curtis #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) talks to offensive consultant Jerry Kill on the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: Jared Curtis #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) talks to offensive consultant Jerry Kill on the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: London Humphreys #16 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up prior to the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: Ryan Puglisi #12 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up prior to the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: Jared Curtis #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) talks to offensive consultant Jerry Kill on the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) talks to offensive consultant Jerry Kill on the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) walks off the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) walks off the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) walks off the field before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Inside Vanderbilt vs Georgia, with Jared Curtis out with injury in SEC game
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 3: Talyn Taylor #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up prior to the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
What time does Vanderbilt-Ole Miss game start Oct. 10?
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10Start time: 2:30 p.m. CTThe Vanderbilt football vs. Ole Miss game starts at 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst) and Kris Budden (sideline) will call the game for ESPN.
