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 12, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) runs with the ball against the Delaware Blue Hens during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt basketball hosts two big official visitors over the weekend, Vandy on SI can confirm. Here's what it means.

Sep 12, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Delaware Blue Hens during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football has been held back by a revolving door at quarterback, but it appears as if Jared Curtis is trending towards being named the starter. Here's what that means for Clark Lea's Vanderbilt team heading into its matchup with NC State.

Vanderbilt Coach Clark Lea high-fives cornerback Cobey Sellers (0) during preseason practice at the school’s indoor facility Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football looks to be better positioned to win in 2027 and 2028 than 2026, but Clark Lea and company aren't dismissing what they have in 2026 ahead of their Saturday opener against Austin Peay.

Vanderbilt safety CJ Heard (8) celebrates sacking Delaware quarterback Nick Minicucci (4) during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football still believes it's got a chance to do things that no other Vanderbilt teams have following its week two win over Delaware.

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) exits the field after defeating Delaware at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football quarterback Jared Curtis stood out against Delaware, indicating that he's not only the quarterback of the future, but also Vanderbilt's quarterback of the present.

Sep 12, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) celebrates his touchdown against the Delaware Blue Hens during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football quarterback Jared Curtis put on his best performance yet in its win over Delaware, all but rendering Vanderbilt's quarterback competition over. All Clark Lea has to do now is make it official.

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) throws the ball against Delaware during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football took down Delaware to move to 2-0 after a standout performance from Jared Curtis. Here's what we took away from Curtis' performance and Vanderbilt's win as a whole.

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) hugs offensive lineman Lyndon Cooper (56) before a game against Delaware at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football star freshman quarterback Jared Curtis took Vanderbilt down the field against Delaware and finished it with his first career touchdown in a way that summed up the Curtis experience at this stage.

Sep 5, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Nick Rinaldi (24) celebrates a tackle for loss against the Austin Peay Governors during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football takes on Delaware on Saturday. Can it put up a more impressive performance than it did a week ago against Austin Peay? Vandy on SI's staff chimes in on that.

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

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Vanderbilt football quarterbacks Blaze Berlowitz and Jared Curtis are still competing for the starting job. How much longer can Clark Lea let that go on? Not much longer.

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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Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea says that Blaze Berlowitz will start against Delaware on Saturday, here's why.

Sep 5, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Jayvontay Conner (8) leaps while running the ball against Austin Peay Governors defensive back Quan Peterson (9) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt football takes the field on Saturday with an opportunity to move to 2-0, but what will it take for it to do it?

Joey Dwyer

Joined: Jun 12, 2025

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