Vanderbilt football staff faces ongoing questions regarding the starting quarterback position
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 9:24 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Vanderbilt football observers are debating the team's quarterback situation following early-season performances from Blaze Berlowitz. While Berlowitz has served as the starter, some analysts express concerns about the team's offensive potential and suggest that freshman Jared Curtis should see increased playing time to support his development. Perspectives on the coaching staff's approach vary, with some arguing that a cautious transition for Curtis prevents him from facing unnecessary pressure early in his career. Others contend that the offense requires a more dynamic passing threat to remain competitive against upcoming SEC opponents. The debate highlights broader uncertainty about the team's path to six wins as the schedule moves beyond initial non-conference matchups against Austin Peay and Delaware. Future coaching decisions regarding the two-quarterback rotation will remain a focal point as Vanderbilt prepares for its game against NC State.
- •Blaze Berlowitz started at quarterback for the opening games of the season.
- •Analysts are divided on whether to continue the current rotation or prioritize Jared Curtis.
- •Concerns exist that a one-dimensional offense may struggle against SEC defensive coordinators.
- •The coaching staff's use of a two-quarterback system remains a key point of discussion for upcoming games.
- •Vanderbilt is set to face NC State in an upcoming matchup.
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"Letters… we get letters… we get stacks and stacks of letters… Question from Mayhem Booster: QFTMB: Which sports deity was more responsible for the miracle we witnessed Saturday, Pinman or Vocockyteps? Hail Pinman! Goodssee Vockyteps! Answers from AoG: Tom Stephenson: Hail Pinman. PatrickSawyer: Vocockyteps. Pinman is a deity that values order. The pins are always reset […]
"Letters… we get letters… we get stacks and stacks of letters… Question from HoosierDore612: I think Clark Lea has elevated expectations at Vanderbilt compared with where the program has been historically, at least, he’s given us a sense of hope of a transformational season like last year’s run. I’d even say he’s given us more […]
"Letters… we get letters… we get stacks and stacks of letters… Question from VUAllday: We can win with our freshman quarterback. We cannot win having punts blocked for an opposing team touchdown. Or running fale punts where only the punter knows its a fake. My question is, How can we stop doing stupid stuff? Answers […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 9:24 AM2026 Vanderbilt Football Mailbag #8: Answers to Your Questions
Letters… we get letters… we get stacks and stacks of letters… Question from HoosierDore612: I think Clark Lea has elevated expectations at Vanderbilt compared with where the program has been historically, at least, he’s given us a sense of hope of a transformational season like last year’s run. I’d even say he’s given us more […]
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 11:35 PM2026 Vanderbilt Football Mailbag #5: Answers to Your Questions
Letters… we get letters… we get stacks and stacks of letters… Question from VUAllday: We can win with our freshman quarterback. We cannot win having punts blocked for an opposing team touchdown. Or running fale punts where only the punter knows its a fake. My question is, How can we stop doing stupid stuff? Answers […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 8:34 PM2026 Vanderbilt Football Mailbag #4: Answers to Your Questions
Letters… we get letters… we get stacks and stacks of letters… Question from Mayhem Booster: QFTMB: Which sports deity was more responsible for the miracle we witnessed Saturday, Pinman or Vocockyteps? Hail Pinman! Goodssee Vockyteps! Answers from AoG: Tom Stephenson: Hail Pinman. PatrickSawyer: Vocockyteps. Pinman is a deity that values order. The pins are always reset […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:06 PM2026 Vanderbilt Football Mailbag #2: Answers to Your Questions
Letters… we get letters… we get stacks and stacks of letters… Question(s) from DoreFanInDallas & Kslaught: Surely you don’t think Blaze can get VU to six wins this year. I don’t know if Jared Curtis can or not, but if HCCL doesn’t play him, we will lose him in the transfer portal and then where […]
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