Jared Curtis, the 5-star quarterback for Vanderbilt, is probable to play against Ole Miss. The SEC’s initial injury report on October 7 confirmed it, and honestly, Vandy fans gotta be breathing a collective sigh of relief right about now. This dude is their signal-caller, their future, and having him back on the field is massive for their upcoming SEC clash.
The 5-Star QB’s Return Changes Everything
Curtis missed the last matchup against Georgia, sidelined by an injury he picked up during the Auburn game. That’s a brutal hit for any team, especially when you’re talking about a talent like Curtis. Instead, Blaze Berlowitz got the start in that Georgia game. But here’s the kicker: Clark Lea confirmed that Curtis actually practiced on October 6. That’s a huge step. Getting your star QB back on the field, even in a probable status, signals that he’s been putting in the work to get ready, and the team absolutely needs him to step up.
More Injury Woes for the Commodores
While the Curtis news is good, Vanderbilt isn’t totally out of the woods on the injury front. Jaylin Lackey and Jamison Curtis are both still out, dealing with some soft-tissue injuries. Plus, freshman offensive lineman Mitchell Smith is listed as doubtful. Losing those guys definitely doesn’t help depth. Vanderbilt is currently sitting at 3-2 overall, but they’re 0-2 in SEC play. Ole Miss, on the other hand, is 3-1 overall and 1-1 in the SEC. This game isn’t just another notch on the belt, it’s a chance for Vanderbilt to try and right the ship in conference play.
So, mark your calendars. Vanderbilt is set to take on Ole Miss at FirstBank Stadium on October 17. Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. CT, and you can catch all the action on ESPN. With Curtis likely back under center, you know every Vandy fan will be glued to that game, hoping their 5-star makes the difference.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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