{
  "id": 11672165,
  "title": "Is Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis playing against Georgia football?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/is-vanderbilt-qb-jared-curtis-playing-against-georgia-football",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T11:30:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vanderbilt-qb-jared-curtis-playing-113058470.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis' playing status for the upcoming game against Georgia remains uncertain. The Georgia Bulldogs are set to face the Vanderbilt Commodores, who currently boast a record of 4-0. Jared Curtis, the Commodores' star quarterback, has been listed as questionable following Friday's injury report. ESPN's Pete Thamel confirms that Curtis will be a game-time decision, with a final determination expected to be made after pregame evaluation.\n\nCurtis has been practicing, despite being limited all week, and participated in the full walk-through on Friday without any issues. However, Curtis has been dealing with an undisclosed, short-term injury throughout the week. He managed to play every snap during Vanderbilt's 21-15 loss to Auburn, raising questions about whether he played through the injury or sustained it in practice.\n\nIf Jared Curtis is unable to play, Vanderbilt will likely rely on backup quarterback Blaze Berkowitz. Berkowitz has recorded 178 yards, no touchdowns, and no interceptions thus far. Curtis, a five-star recruit from the 2026 class, flipped from Georgia to Vanderbilt during the early signing period. Heisman contender Diego Pavia's imminent eligibility exit has positioned Curtis as the Commodores' starter, having been named their unanimous starter after a few games.\n\nIn his debut start, Curtis demonstrated solid performance, completing 20 of 34 passes for 277 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in a 35-31 victory over N.C. State. His performance against Auburn was less impressive, with 199 yards, no touchdowns, and an interception. Curtis now boasts 746 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions throughout the season.",
  "summary": "Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis, who decommitted from the Georgia Bulldogs, is a game-time decision",
  "key_points": [
    "Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis' playing status for Georgia game is uncertain.",
    "Curtis participated in full walk-through without issues.",
    "If injured, Blaze Berkowitz will likely start for Vanderbilt."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}