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

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.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 26
Vanderbilt Football Fall Camp Defensive Superlatives

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 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

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 Commodores News / Yardbarker / August 25
Vanderbilt hopes to capture lightning in a bottle twice after naming former NMSU QB Week 1 starter

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

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

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.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 24
Answering Burning Questions About Vanderbilt Football: Record Prediction, Punting, Clark Lea Loves Vandy on SI?

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?

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / August 3
Tennessee lands former Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington

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.

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Clark Lea doesn't think Vanderbilt's new starting QB will have to be like Diego Pavia

Clark Lea doesn't think Vanderbilt's new starting QB will have to be like Diego Pavia

Diego Pavia was a superstar for the Vanderbilt Commodores in 2024 and 2025.  

Clark Lea clear on Vanderbilt's progress: 'Last season was not an arrival'
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Clark Lea clear on Vanderbilt's progress: 'Last season was not an arrival'

Clark Lea clear on Vanderbilt's progress: 'Last season was not an arrival'

Clark Lea has built something extremely impressive during his time as head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores.

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