Vanderbilt’s Big Question After Pavia | Vanderbilt Commodores Football News

Vanderbilt football’s explosive 2025 season, powered by Heisman finalist Diego Pavia’s dual-threat magic, is about to hit a major turning point — Pavia is gone, leaving the Commodores to navigate a tough SEC schedule without their transformative QB. With over 3,500 passing yards and 39 total touchdowns in 2025, Pavia was more than a player — he was a game-changer and mentor. Now, the spotlight turns to unproven rookie Jared Curtis, the Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year, as Vanderbilt enters a quarterback competition with no starter named before their opener against Austin Peay on September 5. Can they replicate the magic — or are they entering a new era of uncertainty? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aaed01fca365ba7e