Vanderbilt football opens season with 28-9 win against Austin Peay
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Vanderbilt defeated Austin Peay 28-9 in a home game at FirstBank Stadium on September 5, 2026. The Commodores relied on a defensive effort in the second half to secure the result, while nine of their points were credited to a returned blocked extra point and a short punt return. The offense produced 19 points under quarterback play shared by Blaze Berlowitz and Jared Curtis. While Berlowitz saw time under center, Curtis was noted for his ability to produce big plays alongside turnovers. Vanderbilt offensive coordinator Tim Beck drew criticism for his play-calling approach during the victory. The team now moves forward as staff and local commentators evaluate the performance in preparation for the remainder of the season.
- •Vanderbilt beat Austin Peay 28-9 at FirstBank Stadium on September 5, 2026.
- •The Commodores scored nine points on non-offensive plays, including a blocked extra point return.
- •Blaze Berlowitz and Jared Curtis split duties at the quarterback position.
- •The Vanderbilt defense held Austin Peay scoreless in the second half.
- 12:44 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Vanderbilt Football Mailbag #9: Call For Submissions
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Vanderbilt Football Mailbag #7: Call For Submissions
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Vanderbilt Football Mailbag #6: Call For Submissions
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Vanderbilt Football Mailbag #2: Call For Submissions
"Post VANDERBILT Football and/or SEC Football questions in the comments here. It’s becoming more and more obvious we’re highly unlikely to win another game this season. Our defensive calls make no sense, we’ve got an uber-talented but uber-raw QB learning on the jerb, and Barton Simmons’ decision to staff our O-Line exclusively with matadors has […]
"Post VANDERBILT Football and/or SEC Football questions in the comments here. I thought that game would be a bloodbath. We didn’t win, but we covered, and Blaze, the offensive game plan, and even the offensive line looked pretty good. Patrick has promised to go scorched earth against anyone who uses the term “Moral victory,” so… […]
"Post VANDERBILT Football and/or SEC Football questions in the comments here. In the predictions post before the Austin Peay game, I wrote: I predict if we don’t win by at least 4 TDs, this is going to be a rough year. Come on. It’s Austin Peay. We absolutely smoked them in 2015 and Derek Mason […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 12:44 PM2026 Vanderbilt Football Mailbag #9: Call For Submissions
Post VANDERBILT Football and/or SEC Football questions in the comments here. It’s becoming more and more obvious we’re highly unlikely to win another game this season. Our defensive calls make no sense, we’ve got an uber-talented but uber-raw QB learning on the jerb, and Barton Simmons’ decision to staff our O-Line exclusively with matadors has […]
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 11:11 AM2026 Vanderbilt Football Mailbag #7: Call For Submissions
Post VANDERBILT Football and/or SEC Football questions in the comments here. That was brutal, but at least I predicted the bloodbath. Silver lining? …and I’m sure you all have questions. Here are the rules of the mail bag: …and that’s it.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 9:25 PM2026 Vanderbilt Football Mailbag #6: Call For Submissions
Post VANDERBILT Football and/or SEC Football questions in the comments here. I thought that game would be a bloodbath. We didn’t win, but we covered, and Blaze, the offensive game plan, and even the offensive line looked pretty good. Patrick has promised to go scorched earth against anyone who uses the term “Moral victory,” so… […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:06 PM2026 Vanderbilt Football Mailbag #2: Call For Submissions
Post VANDERBILT Football and/or SEC Football questions in the comments here. In the predictions post before the Austin Peay game, I wrote: I predict if we don’t win by at least 4 TDs, this is going to be a rough year. Come on. It’s Austin Peay. We absolutely smoked them in 2015 and Derek Mason […]
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