Clark Lea holds off on naming Vanderbilt football starting quarterback
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Clark Lea did not name a starting quarterback for Vanderbilt football following the first scrimmage on August 15. Jared Curtis, a highly regarded 5-star recruit, and Blaze Berlowitz, a three-year backup, are competing for the position. Lea plans to evaluate the players further during the second scrimmage on August 22 before deciding who will start against Austin Peay on September 6.
- •Curtis and Berlowitz are vying for the starting QB role.
- •Lea aims to make a decision after the second scrimmage.
- •The season opener is scheduled for September 6 against Austin Peay.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Why Clark Lea didn’t name starting quarterback for Vanderbilt football
"Here’s why Clark Lea didn’t name a starting quarterback for Vanderbilt football after the first scrimmage between Jared Curtis and Blaze Berlowitz.
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