Backup quarterback Blaze Berlowitz is officially OUT for Vanderbilt’s crucial homecoming game against Arkansas this Saturday, sidelined with a broken collarbone he picked up during the painful loss to Ole Miss. It’s just the latest blow for the Commodores, who are already battling a growing list of injuries. This team, currently sitting at 3-3 overall and a rough 0-3 in the SEC, desperately needs a win, and losing key guys like this just makes everything harder.
The Walking Wounded and What It Means
Berlowitz going down with a broken collarbone is a huge hit, especially when you consider starting safety Dontae Carter is also questionable for the Arkansas matchup. Losing a backup QB always stings, but Carter’s potential absence on defense could be even tougher for a team that needs every available body. It’s not just Berlowitz and Carter either; the injury report is a graveyard of dreams. Gunner Givens is done for the season after hip surgery, and Aaron Bryant is also out for the year with a torn ACL. Plus, Mitchell Smith is shelved for a few weeks following a knee procedure. It’s a brutal stretch. The only good news on the injury front? Jared Curtis is not on the injury report after playing against Ole Miss, though he did miss the Georgia game earlier in the season.
This Homecoming Game Is Absolutely Massive
The Commodores are set to face Arkansas, who are also limping along with a 2-4 record and an 0-3 mark in the SEC, in their homecoming game on October 17th. This isn’t just another game, it’s a chance to get off the SEC mat and show some fight. With so many key players sidelined or questionable, Head Coach Clark Lea and his squad have a huge challenge ahead. Can they pull off a much-needed victory at FirstBank Stadium despite this brutal injury luck? Kickoff is at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN2. You better believe fans are hoping they can find a way to get it done.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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