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Why Clark Lea Chose Blaze Berlowitz as the Starting Quarterback for Week 1

NASHVILLE – Yes, that is correct. Blaze Berlowitz is going to be the starting quarterback for Vanderbilt football on Sept. 5 against Austin Peay. The senior that sat behind Diego Pavia has paid his dues and will get the nod at the starting position for the Commodores in Week 1.

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Vanderbilt Football Fall Camp Defensive Superlatives

Vanderbilt football is now fully in preparation mode for the kickoff of its 2026 season, where it will take on Austin Peay under the light of FirstBank Stadium on Sept.

Diego Pavia News / Total Pro Sports / August 25

Diego Pavia Makes Shocking U-Turn After Vanderbilt’s Surprise QB Decision

Diego Pavia just weighed in on Vanderbilt’s quarterback decision. The former Commodores star backed the coaching staff. He applauded the choice of Blaze Berlowitz as the Week 1 starter.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 25

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 quarterback after his

Vanderbilt hopes to capture lightning in a bottle twice after naming former NMSU QB Week 1 starter

After succeeding with one underdog former New Mexico State quarterback, Vanderbilt is aiming to capture lightning in a bottle twice.

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Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 25

With Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt Football is Choosing What's Known. Yet, It Still Has a Quarterback Battle

NASHVILLE—Read the last few words of that Pete Thamel tweet again. Five-star true freshman Jared Curtis will also play in that game, marking his first career snaps.

Jared Curtis News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 25

Blaze Berlowitz Named Vanderbilt Starting Quarterback, Curtis to See Action

Vanderbilt football has officially named its starting quarterback for the 2026 season. Per a breaking news report from Pete Nakos of On3, Vanderbilt has named Blaze Berlowitz the starting quarterback for the 2026 season.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 24

Answering Burning Questions About Vanderbilt Football: Record Prediction, Punting, Clark Lea Loves Vandy on SI?

NASHVILLE---Vanderbilt football's open fall practice sessions have come to a conclusion and its quarterback competition looms. So, what should be made of where the program stands these days?

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 23

There's A Right Option In Vanderbilt Football's Quarterback Battle, And Clark Lea Should Know That.

NASHVILLE—It’s July 19, 2022 when Clark Lea lets it go. He knows that a firestorm is coming and that his program probably can’t immediately back up what he just said, but he doesn’t care.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 23

How Close Is Vanderbilt Football To Naming A Starting Quarterback? Clark Lea Answers

NASHVILLE—Clark Lea won’t be in the Vanderbilt football facility on Sunday, and he doesn’t expect his staff to be. They’ll be with their families. They’ll be at church.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 22

Vanderbilt Football Defensive Takeaways After the Final Scrimmage of Fall Camp

NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt football closed out fall camp with the second and final scrimmage of the preseason at FirstBank Stadium Saturday night. The Commodores scrimmaged against each other for a couple hours worth of live periods ahead of the start of the regular season.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 22

Position-By-Position Offensive Takeaways From Vanderbilt Football's Second Fall Camp Scrimmage

NASHVILLE—Saturday was the closest thing to a full football game that Vanderbilt has played at this point. It still had some situational periods and only went for two and a half hours, but Lea let his team play for the most part.

Glenn Seabrooks III News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 21

Glenn Seabrooks III Wants to be More Disruptive for Vanderbilt Football

For all the excitement, promise and potential Vanderbilt has shown on the defensive side of the ball, the Commodores’ defense is not perfect. In fact, very few defenses in college football are perfect.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 20

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 quarterback Jared

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / August 3

Tennessee lands former Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington via transfer portal

The Tennessee Volunteers have picked up an intriguing big man via the transfer portal after a lawsuit granted him an extra year of eligibility to play college hoops.

Niko Medved, Minnesota hoops land top target in four-star SF Isaiah Santos

Vanderbilt Commodores News / A to Z Sports / July 23

Former Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia gets brutal reality check as NFL training camps get underway

Former Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia got some tough news on Thursday. Former Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia’s last great moment on a football field may have happened last November in Knoxville.