Vanderbilt football kicks off 2026 with high hopes and a stacked schedule, as they face Austin Peay in their season opener on September 5th. Under Coach Clark Lea’s sixth year, the Commodores are chasing more than just another winning season—they’re aiming to build on last year’s historic 10-3 campaign, their first ever ten-win season. Despite being picked 13th in the SEC and missing the top 25 polls, momentum is building. The quarterback room features a dynamic duo: Blaze Berlowitz and Jared Curtis, both expected to see significant reps. With tough matchups against Auburn, Georgia, and Alabama looming, fans can already grab tickets starting at $23. Can this team repeat—or even surpass—last year’s magic?

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Vanderbilt’s season opener depth chart drops with Blaze Berlowitz starting QB but freshman Jared Curtis ready to contribute. Wide receiver battle won by Sherrill, Brycen Coleman (6’5” converted TE), and Tristen Brown. Offensive line anchored by Clinton Azubuike and improved transfer Orion Irving, with Kevo Wesley, Cade McConnell, and Lyndon Cooper rounding out the unit. Four true freshmen make the cut: Curtis, Evan Hampton (kick returner), Mason Lewis (hybrid LB/S), and Bishop Starling (CB). Defense features Brian Allen Jr. (Iowa transfer) and Carson Lawrence at edge/hybrid spots, plus Jordan Matthews (Tennessee transfer) locking down CB2.

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Vanderbilt’s depth chart drop shakes up expectations—Blaze Berlowitz starts at QB but faces stiff competition from freshman Jared Curtis, with no third-stringer named yet. Orion Irving shocks everyone by beating high-paid Beau Johnson at left tackle, while STAR duties split between Carson Lawrence and surprise freshman Mason Lewis. Wide receiver roles flipped too: Brycen Coleman, a spring switch from tight end, edges out Ja’cdoty Thomas as No. 2, and Mason Brown takes the third spot over injured Cole Adams. This is a loaded roster full of surprises—and it’s only getting started.

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