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Unpacking Vanderbilt football's loss to Georgia, with Jared Curtis sidelined to injury

Vanderbilt put up a competitive fight through the first half against the second-ranked Bulldogs, trailing by just seven points at the break before falling 38-14 on October 3. Regular starter Jared Curtis sat out due to an undisclosed injury, forcing Blaze Berlowitz to step in for his third start of the campaign.

Berlowitz kept the visiting side close early, managing 190 passing yards, a touchdown, and a 60-yard completion, alongside 37 rushing yards. However, Georgia seized control after halftime by shutting out the Commodores completely.

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton proved difficult to contain, completing 25 of 32 attempts for 295 yards and three touchdowns. Despite strong resistance from Vanderbilt's run defense for most of the contest—which limited major gains until Bo Walker broke through late for a 59-yard rush—the home side pulled away.

Key missed opportunities for Vanderbilt included a tipped third-down pass that landed with Lawson Luckie for a 43-yard gain and a late fourth-down reception by Junior Sherrill that was overturned upon review, sealing a tough road defeat.

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