Overview
- Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea said Jared Curtis was able to practice and remains day-to-day, and an ESPN insider reported Wednesday that Curtis was upgraded to probable for the Ole Miss game.
- Ole Miss coach Pete Golding said his staff will prepare separate game plans for both Curtis and senior Blaze Berlowitz and expects to see both quarterbacks on the field.
- Curtis is a five-star freshman who offers a downfield passing threat and scramble ability, and through four games he is 63-for-98 for 746 yards with four passing touchdowns and two rushing scores.
- Berlowitz runs a power, G-lead style that turns Vanderbilt into a run-first offense and would invite Ole Miss to stack the box against the run; the Rebels rank last in the SEC in rushing defense at about 195 yards allowed per game and have given up 30.75 points per game.
- With Vanderbilt on a two-game slide, the Oct. 10 matchup at FirstBank Stadium will hinge on which quarterback plays and how much each is used, a choice that will materially shape play calling and Vanderbilt’s immediate chances in the SEC.