Joey Dwyer

Joined: Jun 12, 2025

Joey Dwyer is the lead writer on Vanderbilt Commodores On SI. He found his first love in college sports at nearby Lipscomb University and decided to make a career of telling its best stories. He got his start doing a Notre Dame basketball podcast from his basement as a 14-year-old during COVID and has since aimed to make that 14-year-old proud. Dwyer has covered Vanderbilt sports for three years and previously worked for 247 Sports and Rivals. He contributes to Seth Davis' Hoops HQ, Basket Under Review and Mainstreet Nashville.

Sep 5, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) scrambles against the Austin Peay Governors during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Chicago Bears practice squad safety Marlen Sewell takes pride in his time as a Vanderbilt football player and still comes back to Nashville to support the program.

Sep 5, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Austin Peay Governors quarterback Chris Parson (3) throws a pass against Vanderbilt Commodores safety Jalen Gilbert (9) and defensive lineman Bradley Mann (94) during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football shut down Austin Peay's offense in the second half of Saturday's game. That aligned with something it thought about itself in the preseason.

Sep 5, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores defensive lineman Issa Ouattara (5) celebrates after sacking Austin Peay Governors quarterback Chris Parson (not pictured) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football defensive lineman Issa Ouattara was always touted for his ceiling, but his performance against Austin Peay appeared to indicate that he's the player that Vanderbilt always thought he could be.

Sep 5, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) throws a pass against the Austin Peay Governors during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football's fanbase has spoken. They want Jared Curtis to be their starting quarterback. Clark Lea says he's not considering the fanbase's opinion, but how long can he drown out the noise?

Sep 5, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea looks on against the Austin Peay Governors during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football moves to 1-0, but the story is more about its poor week one play under Clark Lea than it beating Austin Peay.

Sep 5, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) scrambles against Austin Peay Governors linebacker Eli Jones (34) during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football opened its season with a 28-9 win over Austin Peay on Saturday. Here's what to take away from the performance and the program's quarterback battle between Blaze Berlowitz and Jared Curtis following Saturday night.

Oct 4, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Vanderbilt tight end Cole Spence (16) runs for a first down after making a catch against Alabama at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama downed Vanderbilt 30-14. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football tight end Cole Spence will miss Saturday's opener against Austin Peay due to an injury that he suffered early in the week, Vandy on SI has learned.

Sep 27, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Junior Sherrill (0) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Everything you want to know about the Governors and Commodores, from the football depth chart down to the weather forecast at FirstBank Stadium.

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Vanderbilt football opens the season Saturday with a matchup against Austin Peay, which will spotlight Jared Curtis and Blaze Berlowitz. Those two determine how close Vanderbilt football is to truly competing in 2026.

Nov 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Sedrick Alexander (28) runs with the ball and dives for the end zone against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football opens the 2026 season as a heavy favorite in a home game against Austin Peay, but will it live up to expectations? Our experts predict the final score of Saturday's matchup,

Nov 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Cole Spence (16) scores what becomes the game winning touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the overtime period at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football tight end Cole Spence is injured. Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea updated his status prior to Saturday's opener against Austin Peay.

Oct 19, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea hugs fullback Gabe Fisher (44) after the win against the Ball State Cardinals during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football has three ROTC members on its roster in Gabe Fisher, Max Fisher and Elijah Rooney. Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea wanted to spotlight them ahead of Vanderbilt's Saturday opener against Austin Peay, here's why.

Joey Dwyer

Joined: Jun 12, 2025

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Three Keys and A Prediction: Vanderbilt Football Vs. Delaware

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Clark Lea: Standout Vanderbilt Football Tight End Labeled As Week-To-Week

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Exclusive: Now-Chicago Bears Safety Marlen Sewell Still Takes Pride in Vanderbilt Football Background

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After A Saturday of Uncertainty, Vanderbilt Football At Least Knows One Thing About Its 2026 Team

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Issa Ouattara Had To Wait, But He's Finally Finding Stardom For Vanderbilt Football

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Vanderbilt Football's Fanbase Has Made Its Quarterback Decision. How Long Can Clark Lea Drown Out The Noise?

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Vanderbilt Football Beat Austin Peay, But That Certainly Didn't Feel Like A Win

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Takeaways From Vanderbilt Football's 28-9 Win Over Austin Peay

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Cole Spence To Miss Vanderbilt Football Opener Against Austin Peay Due To Injury

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Austin Peay at Vanderbilt: Game Central Rundown, Live Updates and Analysis

Is Vanderbilt Football In Its Competitive Window? Two Players--And One Storyline--Will Answer That

Staff Predictions: Vanderbilt Football Vs. Austin Peay

Clark Lea: Vanderbilt Football Tight End Cole Spence Questionable Against Austin Peay

“The respect I have for them, I can't articulate,” Inside The Lives of Vanderbilt Football's Three ROTC Members