Austin Peay v Vanderbilt

Jared Curtis (left) of the Vanderbilt Commodores attempt to allude Austin Peay Governor defender Trevor Hardy in the second half at FirstBank Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026, in Nashville.

 Photo: Getty Images/Carly Mackler

Three games into Vanderbilt’s 2026 season, Commodores coach Clark Lea will turn the offense over to the highest recruit in program history.

Freshman quarterback Jared Curtis, a five-star prospect from Nashville Christian School, will start Saturday’s home game against N.C. State (11:45 a.m. CT, SEC Network) after splitting reps with senior Blake Berlowitz in Vandy’s first two contests.