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Vanderbilt to Start Freshman QB Jared Curtis Against NC State on Saturday
Confirmed
In Short: Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has named five-star freshman Jared Curtis as the starting quarterback for Saturday's game against NC State, reversing the previous starting quarterback, Blaze Berlowitz.
Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has announced that five-star freshman quarterback Jared Curtis will start for the Commodores against NC State on Saturday, a decision that comes after Lea observed both Curtis and Blaze Berlowitz in action for two weeks. According to Lea, Curtis is the player who puts Vanderbilt in the best position moving forward.
Berlowitz, a senior who has been with the team for three years, had been the starter in Vanderbilt's first two games. However, Lea noted that Curtis's performance, particularly in the second half of the Delaware game, where he completed 14 of 22 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown, was a key factor in the decision.
Curtis, the No. 2 prospect in the country, showed a bigger-arm upside during camp and was less mistake-prone, despite a fumble in the game. Lea also mentioned that Curtis played the entire second half of Vanderbilt's 35-26 win over Delaware, contributing with eight rushing attempts for a yard and two touchdowns.
While there's a possibility that Berlowitz could play, Lea confirmed that Curtis is the starter for Saturday's game, a move that reflects the team's confidence in the freshman's potential.
What's confirmed
- Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has announced that five-star freshman quarterback Jared Curtis will start for the Commodores against NC State on Saturday, a decision that comes after Lea observed both Curtis and Blaze Berlowitz in action for two weeks. According to Lea, Curtis is the player who puts Vanderbilt in the best position moving forward.
- Berlowitz, a senior who has been with the team for three years, had been the starter in Vanderbilt's first two games. However, Lea noted that Curtis's performance, particularly in the second half of the Delaware game, where he completed 14 of 22 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown, was a key factor in the decision.
- Curtis, the No. 2 prospect in the country, showed a bigger-arm upside during camp and was less mistake-prone, despite a fumble in the game. Lea also mentioned that Curtis played the entire second half of Vanderbilt's 35-26 win over Delaware, contributing with eight rushing attempts for a yard and two touchdowns.
- While there's a possibility that Berlowitz could play, Lea confirmed that Curtis is the starter for Saturday's game, a move that reflects the team's confidence in the freshman's potential.
What's still developing
- Lea said that snaps had gone 60/40 in favor of the starter and he expects the flip in starting reps to help Curtis.
- Berlowitz got first-team reps all throughout spring and fall camps, and started the Delaware game as well as Vanderbilt's opener vs. Austin Peay.
- He announced his commitment Vanderbilt just before National Signing Day.
- Curtis was 7-of-9 for 60 yards passing in reserve duty at Austin Peay.