Vanderbilt football releases depth chart for season opener against Austin Peay

Vanderbilt University released its initial depth chart ahead of the season opener against Austin Peay. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT on September 5 at FirstBank Stadium. Blaze Berlowitz is set to start at quarterback, though head coach Clark Lea indicated that freshman Jared Curtis will also participate. The roster reflects significant changes at wide receiver, where Brycen Coleman and Tristen Brown earned starting roles, and at offensive tackle, where Clinton Azubuike and Orion Irving secured starting positions over transfer Beau Johnson. Several true freshmen, including Evan Hampton, Mason Lewis, and Bishop Starling, appear on the depth chart in various capacities. The team also confirmed Brian Allen Jr. and Jordan Matthews as new starters on the defensive side of the ball heading into the first week of the schedule.

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