Goodridge joined the Vanderbilt Commodores in 1964 and saw playing time from 1966 to 1967. He became the first player in Southeastern Conference history to record more than 1,000 receiving yards and was named SEC Player of the Year. He also played in the Blue-Gray game and the Senior Bowl. Goodridge finished his college career with totals of 1,164 yards and six touchdowns on 82 receptions.