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Vanderbilt has named Blaze Berlowitz the Week 1 starting quarterback—but is the Commodores' QB battle actually over? After a summer-long competition with Jared Curtis, Berlowitz earned the first opportunity because of his consistency, experience and knowledge of Vanderbilt's offensive system. But the wording of the announcement is fascinating: Berlowitz is the Week 1 starter, while Jared Curtis will also receive snaps. That leaves plenty of questions. Did Berlowitz create enough separation to earn the job? Why did Clark Lea ultimately choose experience over Curtis' tremendous upside? And what does Jared Curtis need to do now to close the gap? We break down the Vanderbilt QB decision, why Berlowitz deserves credit for earning the opportunity, why Curtis still has a path to the starting job, and why the quarterback competition could remain one of the biggest storylines of Vanderbilt's 2026 season. Plus, we identify several Vanderbilt sleepers and emerging players to watch, including Ja'Corey Thomas, Micah DeBose, Austin Howard, Jamison Curtis, Isaiah Broxton, Carson Lawrence, Jaylin Lackey, Jalen Ruth and others. Blaze has the first shot. Now what happens next? #VanderbiltFootball #BlazeBerlowitz #JaredCurtis #ClarkLea #VandyFootball #AnchorDown #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #LockedOnVandy Photo Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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