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- Vanderbilt will replace Diego Pavia with Blaze Berlowitz and Jared Curtis, with Berlowitz bringing four years in the system, zone-read value and the most consistent short-to-intermediate passing from camp. - A run-first approach is likely behind all-around lead back Sedrick Alexander, explosive MK Young and freshman camp standout Evan Hampton, with Alexander deliberately preserved during camp to keep him fresh. - Wide receiver is Vanderbilt's most uncertain offensive room after August consistency and health problems, including Junior Sherrill's fall drops, Ja'Cory Thomas's spring leg injury and two missed August weeks for Cole Adams. - Vanderbilt will replace Eli Stowers through a committee led by reliable Cole Spence, big-play transfer Jayvontay Conner and converted quarterback Walter Taylor, whose size gives him red-zone value despite limited tight-end experience. - Vanderbilt expects to run behind guard Cade McConnell and Pitt transfer center Lyndon Cooper, while experienced transfers Clinton Azubuike, Orion Irving and Beau Johnson provide the leading tackle options.

- Vanderbilt lists Blaze Berlowitz as its opening quarterback with freshman Jared Curtis at No. 2 for the Austin Peay game. - Sedrick Alexander leads the running-back depth chart ahead of MK Young and Jamezell Lassiter, while fall-camp standout Evan Hampton appears only among the kickoff returners. - Brycen Coleman won a starting receiver role after the room's strongest fall camp, while Cole Adams fell to the second team after missing roughly two weeks with illness and injury. - Orion Irving secured a starting tackle job after arriving in better condition, and Kevo Wesley moved ahead at guard after Micah DeBose missed about a week and a half with an early-camp injury. - Vanderbilt lists Carson Lawrence or Mason Lewis at Star as part of its base 11, reflecting the defense's expectation of facing frequent three- and four-receiver formations.

- Alabama lost defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman to a season-ending ACL injury; defensive back Jorden Edmonds is targeted for a midseason return, while EJ Crowell and receiver Noah Rogers are expected back sooner. Arkansas lost tight end Maddox Lassiter, defensive lineman J'Lynn Allen and punter Connor Smith for 2026, but RB1 Sutton Smith should be ready for the opener. - Auburn linebacker J.J. Faulk is out for the year, with tight end Jonathan Edwards, tackle Tai Buster and corner Devin Williams still uncertain. Florida reported no major camp loss; Georgia remains without Amaris Williams and likely Dante Dowdell, while center Drew Bobo should play. Kentucky running back Tovani Mizell is out, with Jovante Barnes and receiver Nic Anderson questionable. - LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt and linebacker Whit Weeks are full-go, though edge Gabe Reliford remains out. Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy will miss the opener but is practicing; Gavin Hoffman should be ready and Donta Simpson is cleared. Oklahoma center Jake Maikkula is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks. - Ole Miss reported no major preseason injury. South Carolina lost receivers Jaden Sellers and Jayden Gibson for the season, with tackle Jacarrius Peak expected out roughly two weeks and Dylan Stewart unavailable opening weekend. Tennessee lost Edrees Farooq, Jaedon Harmon and Jadas Richard, with several more questionable plus Arion Carter suspended one game. - Texas is evaluating left tackle Trevor Goosby's knee, though no tear was initially indicated. Texas A&M lost Chace Sims and Tiger Riden for the season and receiver Jerome Myles left the team. Vanderbilt had no major new camp injury, while Mississippi State's principal questions are receiver Ayden Williams and limited defensive linemen D.J. Reed and Kalvin Dinkins.

- Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea is of the belief that his team could've brought a higher energy level on Saturday, but believes his program is on the right track through nine practices. - After some nice throws by Blaze Berlowitz early, it was clearly Jared Curtis who won the day Saturday.

- Marks the second preseason watchlist for the Commodores’ senior wide receiver NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt football wide receiver Junior Sherrill was named to the Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List. - Sherrill was also named to the Paul Hornung Award Watchlist earlier this month.