Eli Stowers’ decision to opt out of the ReliaQuest Bowl sends shockwaves through the Vanderbilt Commodores’ offense—will Diego Pavia adjust without his top security blanket, or is the attack set for a steep decline? Corey Burton examines the implications of Stowers’ bowl game absence, projecting how playmakers like Cole Spence and Bryson Coleman must step up and how Tim Beck might overhaul personnel and formation packages to fill the tight end void. The conversation spotlights critical challenges for Vanderbilt’s offense, from building new receiver rapport to maximizing Cedric Alexander and MK Young in the run game. Plus, Corey Burton shifts to basketball, celebrating the undefeated Commodores as Tyler Nichol torches Wake Forest with eight threes and Mark Byington’s squad surges into SEC play. With bowl season looming and key line-up questions unanswered, can Vanderbilt adapt and thrive, or does Stowers’ opt-out signal trouble ahead? #anchordown Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedonvandy.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.