Grading quarterback Jared Curtis in Vanderbilt football's loss to Kentucky

On October 24, Vanderbilt football suffered a 34-17 loss to Kentucky at Kroger Field. Kentucky's defense was the primary reason for their defeat, while Vanderbilt's five-star freshman quarterback Jared Curtis performed adequately. However, Curtis did commit two turnovers, which further contributed to the Commodores' loss.

Curtis completed 27 of his 36 passes for 247 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He also rushed five times for 24 yards, without accounting for sacks, and was sacked three times for a total of 16 yards. One of those sacks resulted in a lost fumble.

Initially, Curtis excelled throughout the first three quarters. He threw more accurate passes over the middle and intermediate distances, rather than the deep sideline throws he's become known for. However, his performance deteriorated late in the third quarter and into the fourth. He experienced a strip sack and threw a bad interception, both of which occurred under pressure as he attempted to escape a sack.

While these outcomes were unfortunate, they were likely a result of Curtis' freshman mentality, feeling the need to make bold plays once Vanderbilt fell behind.