College Football

Vanderbilt to fans: Strongly discourage setting up portable tents at Vandy vs Ole Miss game

October 10, 2026

Vanderbilt has issued a clear directive to its fanbase ahead of this weekend’s SEC showdown against Ole Miss, urging supporters to avoid setting up portable tents outside FirstBank Stadium. The Commodores, currently on a two-game losing streak in conference play after falling to Georgia 38-14 last week, will look to improve their record when they host the ninth-ranked Rebels (3-1, 1-1 SEC) on Saturday.

Ole Miss, fresh off a bye week following their 52-28 loss to Florida, arrives in Nashville seeking their first SEC road win of the season. The game kicks off at 2:30 p.m.

ET, with weather concerns looming as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches the region, potentially disrupting plans for fans planning to camp out ahead of the matchup.

The stakes are high for both teams, as Vanderbilt aims to snap its recent SEC slump while Ole Miss looks to rebound from a disappointing bye week. Head coach Clark Lea has addressed media in recent days, focusing on defensive adjustments and preparing for the Rebels’ offensive firepower.

Meanwhile, Ole Miss coach Pete Golding will hope his team can channel its recent struggles into a strong performance on the road.