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Vanderbilt’s Jared Curtis gets encouraging update for Ole Miss clash

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis, the Commodores’ top five-star recruit and a Nashville native, received a positive medical update ahead of Saturday’s home showdown with ninth-ranked Ole Miss. After sitting out the loss to Georgia due to a knee issue, Curtis is now listed as probable to start, offering a much-needed spark to an offense that has managed just 15 points over its last two games.

The Commodores, currently at 3-2, were held to their season-low scoring output in that Georgia defeat, where backup Blaze Berlowitz managed 190 yards and a touchdown but also threw an interception. Curtis’ return could shift momentum for Vanderbilt, which fell short of a top-25 ranking after losing back-to-back games and missing a chance to secure its biggest road win ever against Georgia.

With the Rebels coming to Nashville, Curtis’ familiarity with the program and SEC competition could be key in disrupting Ole Miss’ top-ranked defense and turning the tide for the Commodores.

Coach Clark Lea’s decision to prioritize continuity with Curtis reflects the urgency of the situation, as Vanderbilt seeks to snap its two-game losing streak. The freshman’s arrival as Vanderbilt’s first-ever five-star recruit marked a significant moment for the program, and his potential return could reignite a struggling offense that has yet to find its rhythm in SEC play.

The stakes are high for both teams, with Vanderbilt aiming to make a statement on home turf against a ranked opponent.

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