Sports News Report
Sport: FootballCategory: Scores & Results

Vanderbilt football opens preseason practice focused on key roster battles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:02 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Vanderbilt football opens preseason practice focused on key roster battles
Summary

Vanderbilt football begins its preseason practice on Aug. 5 in preparation for the 2026 season. The Commodores open against Austin Peay on Sept. 5. With several key players departing, competition will be fierce for starting positions, particularly at quarterback between Jared Curtis and Blaze Berlowitz. Other storylines include the search for new targets among the receivers and tight ends and the running back rotation behind Sedrick Alexander. Freshmen will have opportunities to contribute under the NCAA's new rules allowing unlimited playing time.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
By the Numbers
  • •Vanderbilt opens against Austin Peay on Sept. 5 at FirstBank Stadium.
  • •Quarterback battle features Jared Curtis and Blaze Berlowitz.
  • •Key pass-catchers from last year have departed, increasing competition.
  • •Sedrick Alexander is expected to lead the running back position.
  • •Freshmen can play in unlimited games under new NCAA rules.
Latest Updates
  • 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Five most Vanderbilt football intriguing storylines for 2026 preseason practice
What they're saying
"

Here are the five most intriguing storylines to watch for Vanderbilt football, including the quarterback battle.

Related Teams & Leagues
Football

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days