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Vanderbilt's Playoff Plea: Thirteenth Game in Hawaii

Vanderbilt football, ranked 14th, pushed for playoff inclusion, with coach Clark Lea expressing frustration and quarterback Diego Pavia appealing to Donald Trump on X. A wild suggestion of a thirteenth game in Hawaii gained traction but ultimately fell through due to operational and scheduling constraints. Vanderbilt will now focus on bowl season.

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