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Vanderbilt faces challenges as season progresses after strong turnaround

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:07 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Vanderbilt faces challenges as season progresses after strong turnaround

Summary

Vanderbilt Commodores are navigating a challenging 2026 season after a remarkable turnaround from 2-10 in 2023 to 10-3 the following year. Following a tough start, the Commodores are last in the SEC in returning production, complicating their offense. Freshman quarterback Jared Curtis steps in to stabilize the situation as Vanderbilt prepares to face NC State. The Commodores are looking for consistent performance and improvements against tougher competition. Despite struggles in a recent game against Delaware, the defense has shown promise with notable disruption stats against the run.

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By the Numbers

•Vanderbilt turned around from 2-10 in 2023 to 10-3 in 2024.
•The Commodores rank last in the SEC in returning production.
•Freshman quarterback Jared Curtis is set to run the offense.
•Vanderbilt aims for improvement against tougher teams like NC State.
•Defense displays potential with 16 tackles for loss and 11 sacks.

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1:07 PMYahoo Sports — Vanderbilt, newly-minted Good Program, has a lot to figure out in 2026

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Few programs have seen their fortunes flip like Vanderbilt’s over the last few years, as the Commodores went from 2-10 in 2023 to 10-3 last season. It’s rare but sometimes one player can be transformative for an entire program, but that was exactly what Diego Pavia proved to be, turning Vanderbilt into a contender for […]
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