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Vanderbilt football quarterback competition

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Vanderbilt football opened its season with a 28-9 victory over the Austin Peay Governors at FirstBank Stadium. ~~Despite high temperatures with a heat index reaching 103 degrees,~~ Although the Commodores secured the ~~win before a sold-out crowd, aided by a defense that held Austin Peay scoreless in~~ win, the ~~second half. On offense, senior Sedrick Alexander contributed~~ contest ended prematurely with 2:16 remaining in regulation after officials and coaches decided to conclude the ~~early momentum. The~~ game due to lightning. Senior Blaze Berlowitz earned his first career start, recording 149 passing yards, 45 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown. Freshman Jared Curtis also ~~marked~~ saw action, appearing late in the ~~debut of five-star freshman quarterback Jared Curtis, who entered~~ game. While the ~~contest~~ running game found success, including a touchdown by Sedrick Alexander, the passing performance drew criticism from fans. Austin Peay briefly held a 6-5 lead following a Vanderbilt safety and a blocked extra point return. However, Vanderbilt eventually pulled away, aided by a punt return touchdown in the ~~second~~ fourth quarter. Following the game, head coach Clark Lea reiterated that the decision to start ~~senior Blaze~~ Berlowitz ~~for the opener~~ was specific to the Austin Peay ~~matchup. Lea noted~~ matchup, noting that the competition between Berlowitz and Curtis remains ~~close and that the starting role is not a long-term decision.~~ close.

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