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Scores in win Young had four rushes for 15 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for 39 yards during Saturday's 45-24 victory against Tennessee.

Impact Though his touches were limited, Young capitalized on a red-zone opportunity to contribute to the scoring tally. His role appears minor compared to Sedrick Alexander, but his reliability in short-yardage situations gives him value as a depth option. In deeper leagues or blowouts, Young could be a situational flex - but consistency remains a question.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Young logged four carries for 86 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-10 win versus Missouri.

Impact The senior back matched provided serious upside as a change-of-pace option. His ability to hit explosive runs keeps defenses honest, and Vanderbilt's ability to deploy both running backs effectively gives them flexibility. Young will hope to earn more touches during Saturday's game against Texas.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Pavia's Go-Ahead Touchdown Lifts No. 10 Vanderbilt Past No. 15 Missouri

Commodores QB Diego Pavia led his team to a win over Missouri on Saturday to extend Vanderbilt's best start since 1941.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Diego Pavia's Go-Ahead Touchdown Lifts No. 10 Vanderbilt Past No. 15 Missouri

No. 10 Vanderbilt edges No. 15 Missouri for Commodores' best start since 1941

Diego Pavia dove across the goal line for a 1-yard touchdown with 1:52 left as No. 10 Vanderbilt beat 15th-ranked Missouri 17-10 Saturday to extend the Commodores’ best start in mo...

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Extends scoring streak in win Young compiled four rushes for 24 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all two targets for two yards during Saturday's 55-35 victory versus Utah State.

Impact The senior tailback turned in his second straight game with a rushing score, confirming he's emerging not just as a depth piece but as a legitimate option near the end zone. Young has not totaled over eight carries at any point this season and will hope to earn more opportunities when the team faces Alabama.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pavia throws 5 TD passes, runs for a score to lead No. 18 Vanderbilt over Utah State 55-35

Diego Pavia threw five touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 18 Vanderbilt over Utah State 55-35

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores on limited touches Young totaled two rushes for 64 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all two targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 70-21 victory over Georgia State.

Impact The freshman running back broke one loose for a 60-yard sprint, showing explosive burst and big-play potential. Young's ability to take advantage of space will hope to earn him more opportunities as Vanderbilt faces Utah State.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face SC Young (undisclosed) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against South Carolina.

Impact Young was initially labeled probable for the contest with an undisclosed injury, but with Thursday's update, he'll be good to go. Young has served as a change-of-pace option behind Sedrick Alexander, a role that has yielded 11 carries for 114 yards and two touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. South Carolina Young (undisclosed) is probable to face South Carolina on Saturday, per the SEC injury report.

Impact There's a chance Vandy will be depleted in terms of backfield depth Saturday since both Young and Sedrick Alexander (undisclosed) are on the injury report. However, both players are carrying a probable tag, so both should suit up with no issues in Week 3. Young has racked up 11 carries for 114 yards and two touchdowns in his first two appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Young compiled eight rushes for 95 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for 12 yards during Saturday's 44-20 victory versus Virginia Tech.

Impact The senior running back made an impressive play with a 62-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, capping a dominant rushing performance by Vanderbilt. Young's explosiveness adds another dimension to the backfield and will look to keep producing against South Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for TD Young ran six times for 52 yards and a touchdown versus Auburn on Saturday.

Impact This is a bit of a surprise, as the redshirt freshman has all of 17 carries this season. It's odd he got into action against an SEC team.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE