Vanderbilt Commodores and the Virginia Cavaliers have locked in a two‑game, home‑and‑home football series that will begin in September 2028 and conclude in 2031, creating a marquee non‑conference matchup for both fan bases.
The first meeting is slated for Sept. 16, 2028 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, where the Commodores will enjoy home‑field advantage before traveling to Charlottesville for the return clash in the fall of 2031.
Both programs arrived at the agreement after posting identical 10‑win regular seasons in 2025, underscoring the competitive balance between the two schools and adding extra intrigue to the series.
The series marks the first meeting between the rivals since 1975, a span during which Vanderbilt holds a 12‑7‑2 edge in the all‑time head‑to‑head record.
Their initial encounter dates back to 1895, when the two institutions met on a neutral site in Atlanta, Georgia, a city that continues to host early‑season college football classics.
A new chapter for both programs
Fans of both schools can look forward to a high‑stakes showdown that promises spirited play and a chance to extend a historic rivalry into a new era, while each program uses the matchup as a springboard for future success.