Vanderbilt football prepares for quarterback transition ahead of 2026 season

Vanderbilt Commodores begin preparations for the 2026 football season with a new starting quarterback. Diego Pavia, a two-year starter and 2025 Heisman runner-up, has departed after a record-setting tenure. Freshman Jared Curtis, ranked among the top quarterbacks in the recruiting class, has committed to the Commodores, generating excitement and scrutiny about his transition from high school to college football. Blaze Berlowitz, previously seen as a potential starter, will also be in the competition. Vanderbilt aims to build on last season's 10-win milestone as they face a challenging SEC schedule following a promising recruitment cycle.

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