TORCH: Jared Curtis Set to ELEVATE Vanderbilt Commodores—Can He Deliver Immediate IMPACT?

Jared Curtis stands ready to ignite a new era for Vanderbilt Commodores football—can the five-star quarterback meet sky-high expectations and guide Vanderbilt to postseason glory? Corey Burton examines Curtis’s potential impact as QB1, exploring his elite physical traits, leadership qualities, and the intense competition he’ll face for the starting role. Key insights include Curtis’s rapid adaptation during bowl practices, the challenge of transitioning from Tennessee Division II Single A to SEC-level speed, and what Curtis’s rise means for the future of the Vanderbilt offense. The episode highlights strategic quarterback battles with contenders like Blaze Berlowitz, Jack Edwards, and Whit Muschamp, while also considering how Curtis will overcome freshman hurdles and execute Vanderbilt’s playbook. Shifting gears, Corey Burton calls out the Vanderbilt basketball team’s crisis of confidence as they head to Mississippi State, questioning their mindset after recent blowout losses. Can Vanderbilt basketball rediscover its competitive edge before the season slips away? #anchordown Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedonvandy.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.