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Vanderbilt names Blaze Berlowitz the Week 1 starter, with freshman Jared Curtis set to play

Vanderbilt will start senior Blaze Berlowitz in the opener Sept. 5 against Austin Peay with coach Clark Lea saying Thursday that freshman Jared Curtis also will play

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Why Clark Lea Chose Blaze Berlowitz as the Starting Quarterback for Week 1 Vanderbilt football’s coach elaborated on the decision to start his veteran quarterback in the first game.

5 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Clark Lea Provides Clarity to Vanderbilt Football Quarterback Situation The Commodores head coach spoke for the first time since the announcement of Blaze Berlowitz as the Week 1 starting quarterback.

6 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Jared Curtis Receives National Honor Following Blaze Berlowitz Being Named Vanderbilt Football Starter NASHVILLE---In the hours following Vanderbilt naming veteran quarterback Blaze Berlowitz its starter, five-star freshman quarterback Jared C...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Deadspin | Reports: Vanderbilt names Blaze Berlowitz starting QB Deadspin | Reports: Vanderbilt names Blaze Berlowitz starting QB

2 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Diego Pavia Sticks Up For Blaze Berlowitz As Berlowitz is Named Vanderbilt Football's Starting Quarterback NASHVILLE—Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia gave former teammate Blaze Berlowitz the blessing to be Vanderbilt’s starting quarterbac...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

"Y'all better stand down": Diego Pavia makes feelings known on Vanderbilt naming Blaze Berlowitz as QB1 Diego Pavia has put plenty of work into figuring out his next career move, but the quarterback has also made time to keep up with his former college football team.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

With Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt Football is Choosing What's Known. Yet, It Still Has a Quarterback Battle Vanderbilt football chose Blaze Berlowitz over Jared Curtis as its starting quarterback. Here's what it means.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Vanderbilt picks Blaze Berlowitz over Jared Curtis to open season as starting QB Vanderbilt has picked senior Blaze Berlowitz over five-star freshman Jared Curtis to be the Commodores' starting quarterback for its Week 1...

2 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Breaking: Blaze Berlowitz Named Vanderbilt Starting Quarterback The Commodores have officially named their starter at quarterback, per a report.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Will open season as QB1 Berlowitz will be Vanderbilt's starting quarterback Sept. 5 against Austin Peay for Week 1, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact At quarterback, Vanderbilt's top-two choices were down to five-star prospect Jared Curtis and Berlowitz, the Vanderbilt mainstay previously out of New Mexico State, like the Commodores' 2025 QB1 Diego Pavia. Even though Week 1 would mark Berlowitz's first start under center after a relatively long career at the collegiate level, the senior earned his way into opening Vanderbilt's spring game, suggesting he has bloomed late into a promising prospect for Vandy next season. While backing up Pavia, Berlowitz attempted just 17 passes, completing nine for 131 yards and one touchdown. The quarterback also logged a rushing TD without any turnovers, indicating that he can use his feet and limit any negative downside in that regard. However, starting every game in the SEC is a different beast, and Curtis right behind Berlowitz means the latter will have little room for error.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

AP's list of top freshmen to watch includes quarterbacks at Vanderbilt and Tennessee

There’s a realistic possibility that each of the Southeastern Conference programs in the state of Tennessee could open the season with a freshman starting quarterback

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Don't Count Blaze Berlowitz Out of Vanderbilt Football's Quarterback Competition, Blaze Berlowitz Says NASHVILLE—Blaze Berlowitz has heard it all, all the talk that he’s simply a victim in Vanderbilt’s recruitment of five-star freshman quarter...

AUGUST 20 • SI.COM

Vanderbilt eyes more after a historic 10-win season, but life after Diego Pavia looms

The Vanderbilt Commodores are coming off the best season in program history and winning 10 games has only made them hungry for more

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

ESPN is suggesting the Vanderbilt Commodores football team is about to make a very unpopular decision | Sporting News The Vanderbilt Commodores may consider sitting 5-star freshman quarterback Jared Curtis during the 2026 season to start Blaze Berlowitz inst...

MAY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Opens spring game, still competing Berlowitz opened Vanderbilt's spring game but is still competing to be the Commodores' starting quarterback, Henry Oelhafen and Jack Frutkin of The Vanderbilt Hustler reports.

Impact Even though Berlowitz opened Vanderbilt's spring game under center, he did not impress, which is both he and Jared Curtis will remain in a quarterback competition going into the fall. At the very least, Berlowitz opening under center does give the impression that he can be Vanderbilt's starting QB next season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

A 5-star flip, a veteran in Tim Beck's system and no quick QB call at Vanderbilt

The Vanderbilt Commodores wrap spring practice as only the first step in coach Clark Lea’s process of picking a new starting quarterback to replace Diego Pavia

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

No. 20 Vanderbilt scores its most points in 107 years with 70-21 win over Georgia State

Diego Pavia threw for 245 yards and a touchdown, and No. 20 Vanderbilt scored its most points in 107 years while romping to a 70-21 victory over Georgia State

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Pavia throws for 275 yards, 3 TDs as the Commodores roll past Charleston Southern 45-3

Diego Pavia threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns, each tying his personal best while at Vanderbilt, and the Commodores beat Charleston Southern 45-3 on Saturday night in a seas...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Can Blaze Berlowitz use a clean fall to earn Vanderbilt's backup quarterback role? I The Anchor Watch the Vanderbilt quarterback room go through its practice routine and you'll see a body that stands out from the rest. No, not Diego Pav...

JULY 11, 2025 • SI.COM

Set for backup quarterback spot Berlowitz appears set to be the Commodores' backup spot under center this fall, Joey Dwyer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Berlowitz completed 5-of-9 pass attempts for 75 yards and a touchdown during last Saturday's spring game. The 6-foot-3 junior, who transferred in from New Mexico State ahead of last season but has yet to see the field with Vanderbilt, appears to be Commodores' top backup option under center for the 2025-26 season.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vanderbilt football spring scrimmage: What we learned with Diego Pavia taking a backseat Diego Pavia did not play most of the spring scrimmage, so Vanderbilt football got a look at potential top backup quarterback Blaze Berlowitz...

APRIL 5, 2025 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Commits to Vanderbilt Berlowitz (undisclosed) announced his commitment to Vanderbilt on Wednesday.

Impact Currently, Vanderbilt's team needs someone to be its starting quarterback now that AJ Swann and Ken Seals have transferred or are transferring. Berlowitz is a candidate for the position. Once his undisclosed problem clears up, he and Nate Johnson are expected to compete for future snaps.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not 100 percent Coach Jerry Kill indicated Monday that Berlowitz is not fully healthy and is questionable for Saturday's game against Fresno State, Colin Deaver of KTSM 9 News reports.

Impact Berlowitz replaced quarterback Diego Pavia (undisclosed) after going down with injury during last week's encounter against Liberty. Pavia is waiting for an MRI that would determine his status for the New Mexico Bowl, but if he is unable to go, the freshman quarterback could get the start under center.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Vanderbilt names Blaze Berlowitz the Week 1 starter, with freshman Jared Curtis set to play

AP's list of top freshmen to watch includes quarterbacks at Vanderbilt and Tennessee

Vanderbilt eyes more after a historic 10-win season, but life after Diego Pavia looms

A 5-star flip, a veteran in Tim Beck's system and no quick QB call at Vanderbilt

No. 20 Vanderbilt scores its most points in 107 years with 70-21 win over Georgia State

Pavia throws for 275 yards, 3 TDs as the Commodores roll past Charleston Southern 45-3