The Commodores compete as part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision.
[1] In that time, seven coaches have led the Commodores to postseason bowl games: Art Guepe, Steve Sloan, George MacIntyre, Bobby Johnson, James Franklin, Derek Mason, and Lea.
[3][4] Four other coaches won conference championships: R. G. Acton, Walter H. Watkins, James R. Henry and Dan McGugin.
[5] McGugin is the leader in seasons coached and games won, with 198 victories during his 30 years at Vanderbilt.
[1] Of the 28 different head coaches who have led the Commodores, McGugin,[6] Ray Morrison,[7] Red Sanders,[8] and Bill Edwards[9] have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana.