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Will enter portal Newberry will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to his X account.

Impact Despite a down season with an up Vanderbilt team, Newberry should have at least a few adequate suitors going into the portal window. As part of the Commodores for three years, he logged six touchdowns.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in blowout Newberry accrued four carries for 17 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 70-21 victory against Georgia State.

Impact The junior running back made the most of limited touches, finishing two drives with short-yardage touchdowns in the second half. Newberry's red-zone ability to convert scoring chances give Vanderbilt another reliable option as they prepare to host Utah State next week.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 20 Vanderbilt scores its most points in 107 years with 70-21 win over Georgia State

Diego Pavia threw for 245 yards and a touchdown, and No. 20 Vanderbilt scored its most points in 107 years while romping to a 70-21 victory over Georgia State

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Participating in practice Newberry (undisclosed) was filmed participating in practice Friday, Joey Dwyer of VandyOnSI reports.

Impact Newberry missed the final two games of 2024 due to an undisclosed injury, and then missed spring ball with that same injury. He is now finally back in practice and should be fully ready for the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back come fall Newberry (undisclosed) missed spring ball for Vanderbilt but should be back come fall, Taylor Hodges of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Newberry wasn't able to participate with the the Commodores during the spring, but it's good news towards his recovery that he should be available for the team as the season approaches. The 6-foot-1 running back finished the 2024 campaign with 41 rushes for 185 yards and three touchdowns across 11 games.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play in bowl win Newberry (undisclosed) did not play in Friday's 35-27 win over Georgia Tech in the Birmingham Bowl.

Impact Newberry wound up missing the Commodores' final two games of the season. The sophomore will finish the year with 41 rushes for 185 yards and three touchdowns.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 14 Newberry is listed out for Saturday's game against the Vols.

Impact Newberry will miss his first game of the season on the final week of the regular season. The sophomore running back totaled 41 carries for 185 yards and three scores across 11 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on report Newberry (undisclosed) is not on the injury report and should be available for Saturday's game against Texas.

Impact Vanderbilt has recovered some important players before this matchup Saturday, and Newberry will add depth to the backfield. He has 30 rushes for 147 yards and three touchdowns on the ground this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Saturday Newberry (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus Texas.

Impact Newberry was upgraded to probable on Thursday and looks to be trending towards suiting up. He has 30 rushes for 147 yards and three touchdowns on the ground this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Longhorns Newberry (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Vanderbilt's game against Texas.

Impact Newberry has yet to miss a game this season, and his injury is unclear at this time. The rotational tailback has tallied 30 carries for 147 yards and three scores this fall.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE