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The Onus Is On Vanderbilt Football To Prove Something Saturday Against NC State

The Onus Is On Vanderbilt Football To Prove Something Saturday Against NC State

NASHVILLE—Remember when CJ Heard said that?  Heard stood on the podium after Vanderbilt’s 35-26 win over Delaware and brushed off any concerns that coincided with Vanderbilt’s unconvincing play through two weeks.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 18
How Vanderbilt Football Feels About Offensive Line Going Into This Weekend

How Vanderbilt Football Feels About Offensive Line Going Into This Weekend

NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt football knows it has not played to its standard on either side of the ball through two games this season. A season ago, Vanderbilt was one of the most explosive offenses in college football.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 18

Exclusive: What Five-Star Forward Bentley Lusakueno Made Of Vanderbilt Basketball Visit

NASHVILLE—-Five-star forward Bentley Lusakueno will have his pick of just about any college basketball program in the country when the time comes for him

Jared Curtis News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 17
Why Vanderbilt Fans Need to Pump the Breaks on the Jared Curtis Hype

Why Vanderbilt Fans Need to Pump the Breaks on the Jared Curtis Hype

Diehard fans know the words Vanderbilt and football have never really been associated with each other. Diehards also watched, along with the rest of the country, as Diego Pavia flipped that story on its head last season.

Clark Lea News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 17
Could Vanderbilt Football Quarterback Blaze Berlowitz Still Help Vanderbilt in 2026? Why Clark Lea Says Yes

Could Vanderbilt Football Quarterback Blaze Berlowitz Still Help Vanderbilt in 2026? Why Clark Lea Says Yes

NASHVILLE—If the reality didn’t set in for Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz as he stood quietly on the sideline in the second half of Vanderbilt’s

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 17
Vanderbilt Football Gears Up For NC State’s Dynamic Quarterback

Vanderbilt Football Gears Up For NC State’s Dynamic Quarterback

NASHVILLE – This weekend features a matchup that Vanderbilt football head coach Clark Lea has prepared for before and will continue to prepare for with his team down the road.

Jared Curtis News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 16
What NC State’s Dave Doeren Said About Vanderbilt Football Quarterback Jared Curtis

What NC State’s Dave Doeren Said About Vanderbilt Football Quarterback Jared Curtis

NASHVILLE – Before Vanderbilt football head coach Clark Lea even took the podium Tuesday afternoon to announce that Jared Curtis was going to be the starter, NC State was already beginning prep on how to defend Curtis.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 16
Vanderbilt Lands 2027 DL Commitment out of Nigeria

Vanderbilt Lands 2027 DL Commitment out of Nigeria

Vanderbilt football landed a commitment from defensive lineman Augustine Irek from the class of 2027 which he announced this week. Irek committed to the program just one week after receiving an offer from the Commodores.

Jared Curtis News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 15
The Key To Jared Curtis Winning Vanderbilt Football's Starting Job? He Never Flinched

The Key To Jared Curtis Winning Vanderbilt Football's Starting Job? He Never Flinched

NASHVILLE—Clark Lea still remembers it vividly as he stands at the podium on this Tuesday afternoon. MK Young accelerated towards the left pylon and looked

Jared Curtis News / Yardbarker / September 15
Vanderbilt turning to Curtis ahead of power conference matchup

Vanderbilt turning to true freshman Jared Curtis ahead of power conference matchup

Vanderbilt's future begins in Week 3.

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Jared Curtis takes charge as Vanderbilt surges past Delaware
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Tyler Tanner News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 14
Exclusive: Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook Names Tyler Tanner An All-American

Exclusive: Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook Names Tyler Tanner An All-American

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt basketball star Tyler Tanner has been named a preseason First-Team All-American in the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook , Vandy on SI has learned.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 14
With Full-Time Starting Quarterback, Vanderbilt Football Could Finally See What It Can Be

With Full-Time Starting Quarterback, Vanderbilt Football Could Finally See What It Can Be

NASHVILLE—-Clark Lea may have finally tipped his hand in regard to his quarterback competition. He may have finally indicated that he wants this to be settled as badly as Vanderbilt’s fanbase does.

College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 14
Vanderbilt Football Stock Exchange After Win Over Delaware

Vanderbilt Football Stock Exchange After Win Over Delaware

NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt football survived a scoring surge from Delaware Saturday to remain undefeated in the early stages of the 2026 season, beating the Blue Hens 35-26.

Jayvontay Conner News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 13
How Jayvontay Conner is Becoming a Reliable Target for Vanderbilt Football

How Jayvontay Conner is Becoming a Reliable Target for Vanderbilt Football

NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt tight end Jayvontay Conner lined up as the first pass catcher to the left of five-start freshman quarterback Jared Curtis. The Commodores were still looking for a spark in a scoreless game where they were in a third down and forever situation.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 13
Why Vanderbilt Football Still Believes It's Set For Historical Season Despite Early Woes

Why Vanderbilt Football Still Believes It's Set For Historical Season Despite Early Woes

NASHVILLE—CJ Heard started every game for the best Vanderbilt football team in program history. He made big plays for it in its biggest wins. He saw how

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 13
Column: Clark Lea Should Name Jared Curtis the Starter Tuesday

Column: Clark Lea Should Name Jared Curtis the Starter Tuesday

NASHVILLE – Four minutes into the third quarter of Vanderbilt football’s 35-26 win against Delaware, it felt as though the quarterback competition for the Commodores was unquestionably put to bed.

Jared Curtis News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / September 13
Vanderbilt Football Got The Jared Curtis Experience Saturday And Can Dream Big As a Result

Vanderbilt Football Got The Jared Curtis Experience Saturday And Can Dream Big As a Result

NASHVILLE—For a moment, chaos ensues as the ball slips out of Jared Curtis’ hands and Vanderbilt running back Sedrick Alexander runs by without the ball that was rightfully meant to be handed off to him.

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.

Blaze Berlowitz 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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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.

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

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