Vanderbilt quarterbacks pose challenge for Ole Miss defense ahead of matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Vanderbilt's quarterbacks Jared Curtis and Blaze Berlowitz could both see action against Ole Miss on October 10, 2026. Ole Miss coach Pete Golding is preparing for different offensive strategies from each quarterback. Curtis has been recovering from an injury but practiced recently, while Berlowitz played in the loss to Georgia. Ole Miss has struggled defensively, specifically against the run, ranking last in the SEC with 195 rushing yards allowed per game. The Rebels aim to improve before facing Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium.
- •Jared Curtis and Blaze Berlowitz are expected to play for Vanderbilt.
- •Ole Miss has the worst rushing defense in the SEC.
- •Curtis had a strong performance in his first start against NC State.
- •Vanderbilt's offensive strategy varies significantly with each quarterback.
- •The matchup is set for October 10 at 2:30 p.m. CT.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Why Vanderbilt's QB decision could have big impact on Ole Miss' struggling defense
"Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding thinks both Vanderbilt quarterbacks Jared Curtis and Blaze Berlowitz will play against the Rebels.
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