Vanderbilt football found a way to beat Missouri on Oct. 25, helping Vandy's College Football Playoff chances heading into a Nov. 1 SEC game at Texas.

When Diego Pavia took the podium after Vanderbilt football's win over Missouri, his message was clear. "The only reason I'm up here is because I play quarterback for the team," the Commodores quarterback said.

Here is where national media outlets have Missouri football projected to play a bowl game after the Tigers’ loss at Vanderbilt on Saturday.

In one of the biggest games in Vanderbilt history, a last-second Hail Mary by Missouri came up just short to keep Vandy's CFP dreams going.

This may be arguably the biggest game in Vanderbilt history. A win over Missouri puts Vanderbilt in a good position for a CFP spot. Yes, if Diego Pavia can get Vandy past the Tigers, the Commodores should be considered a CFP team.

It wasn't pretty, but Vanderbilt held on for a 17–10 win that saw both teams turn the ball over and suffer more than 80 yards in penalties. In perhaps the most impactful moment of the game for Mizzou's longterm outlook, quarterback Beau Pribula left Saturday's game in a wheelchair, sporting an aircast.

Vanderbilt football is still outside the top 10 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, moving up one spot to No. 11 after a 17-10 win over Missouri. The Commodores remained in the top 10 of the AP Poll, moving up one spot to No. 9.