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Vanderbilt backup QB Blaze Berlowitz broke collarbone vs Ole Miss, per mom's social post
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football's backup quarterback, suffered a broken collarbone after taking a late hit in a loss to Ole Miss , his mother, Melanie Hale-Berlowitz, said on social media.
"Not sure why life has to be so complicated but the hits just keep on coming. Blaze went in at the very end of the game, took a late hit, finished the series knowing something was not right. Bad news is: He broke his collar bone and will be having surgery on Monday," Berlowitz wrote in a Facebook post.
Blaze Berlowitz has appeared in five games this season, starting three. He is 28-for-53 passing for 386 yards and a touchdown, and has run 25 times for 110 yards. He started the first two games against Austin Peay and Delaware before losing the job to 5-star freshman Jared Curtis, but he also started the Georgia game when Curtis was out with an injury.
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Whit Muschamp and Jack Elliott have both seen limited snaps at quarterback behind Berlowitz. Muschamp attempted two passes against Georgia and likely would take Berlowitz's place as the backup.
Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) looks to throw the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Oct 3, 2026.
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) runs behind running back Sedrick Alexander (28) against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Oct 3, 2026.
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) throws a jump pass into the end zone against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Oct 3, 2026.
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 3: Blaze Berlowitz #1 of the Vanderbilt Commodores rolls out to pass during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) looks to throw the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 3: Blaze Berlowitz #1 of the Vanderbilt Commodores rolls out to pass during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 3: Blaze Berlowitz #1 of the Vanderbilt Commodores is tackled by Gabe Harris Jr. #0 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) fumbles the ball as Delaware linebacker Gavin Moul (35) grabs his ankle during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles, The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) fumbles the ball as Delaware linebacker Gavin Moul (35) grabs his ankle during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
(ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) fumbles the ball as Delaware linebacker Gavin Moul (35) grabs his ankle during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
(ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) scrambles from a Austin Peay defender during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) celebrates his running touchdown against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) celebrates his running touchdown against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) throws during practice at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) throws during preseason practice at the school’s indoor facility Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) and quarterback Diego Pavia (2) take a moment before their game against Kentucky at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) warms uo before a game against Utah State at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) runs in a touchdown past Georgia State linebacker Brent Washington (36) during the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) is stopped by Georgia State linebacker Josiah Robinson (25) during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) winds up to throw the ball against Georgia State during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) runs the ball past Georgia State safety Jaylen Jones (23) during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) runs in a touchdown past Georgia State linebacker Brent Washington (36) during the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) and quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) pray before a game against Georgia State at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) takes the field in place of Diego Pavia during their game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) throws against Charleston Southern during their game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) sets himself up to pitch the ball during early morning practice at Vanderbilt University practice field in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.f
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) runs during the Vanderbilt Football Black and Gold Spring Game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 12, 2025.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) throws during the Vanderbilt Football Black and Gold Spring Game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 12, 2025.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt quarterbacks Blaze Berlowitz (19) and Diego Pavia (2) talk before the Vanderbilt Football Black and Gold Spring Game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 12, 2025.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
Vanderbilt safety CJ Heard (8) brings down Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) during the Vanderbilt Football Black and Gold Spring Game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 12, 2025.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
Nov 2, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) celebrates with fans after the Commodores beat the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
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Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) looks to throw the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Oct 3, 2026.
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) looks to throw the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Oct 3, 2026.
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) runs behind running back Sedrick Alexander (28) against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Oct 3, 2026.
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) throws a jump pass into the end zone against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Oct 3, 2026.
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 3: Blaze Berlowitz #1 of the Vanderbilt Commodores rolls out to pass during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) looks to throw the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
(Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 3: Blaze Berlowitz #1 of the Vanderbilt Commodores rolls out to pass during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 3: Blaze Berlowitz #1 of the Vanderbilt Commodores is tackled by Gabe Harris Jr. #0 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) fumbles the ball as Delaware linebacker Gavin Moul (35) grabs his ankle during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) fumbles the ball as Delaware linebacker Gavin Moul (35) grabs his ankle during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) fumbles the ball as Delaware linebacker Gavin Moul (35) grabs his ankle during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) scrambles from a Austin Peay defender during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
(DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) celebrates his running touchdown against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) celebrates his running touchdown against Austin Peay during their game at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) throws during practice at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) throws during preseason practice at the school’s indoor facility Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) and quarterback Diego Pavia (2) take a moment before their game against Kentucky at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) warms uo before a game against Utah State at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) runs in a touchdown past Georgia State linebacker Brent Washington (36) during the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) is stopped by Georgia State linebacker Josiah Robinson (25) during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) winds up to throw the ball against Georgia State during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) runs the ball past Georgia State safety Jaylen Jones (23) during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) runs in a touchdown past Georgia State linebacker Brent Washington (36) during the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) and quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) pray before a game against Georgia State at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) takes the field in place of Diego Pavia during their game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) throws against Charleston Southern during their game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) sets himself up to pitch the ball during early morning practice at Vanderbilt University practice field in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.f
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) runs during the Vanderbilt Football Black and Gold Spring Game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 12, 2025.
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) throws during the Vanderbilt Football Black and Gold Spring Game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 12, 2025.
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt quarterbacks Blaze Berlowitz (19) and Diego Pavia (2) talk before the Vanderbilt Football Black and Gold Spring Game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 12, 2025.
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Blaze Berlowitz, Vanderbilt football quarterback for coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt safety CJ Heard (8) brings down Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) during the Vanderbilt Football Black and Gold Spring Game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 12, 2025.
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Nov 2, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) celebrates with fans after the Commodores beat the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
(John Reed-Imagn Images)
Berlowitz came in late in Vanderbilt's 52-17 loss to Ole Miss at FirstBank Stadium and led a touchdown drive. He was 2-for-5 passing for 18 yards, and ran four times for 23 yards.
Ole Miss was given an unnecessary roughness penalty for a hit on Berlowitz after a run play at the Rebels' 12-yard line. After that, Berlowitz attempted one more pass that was incomplete, then handed off twice.
Melanie Berlowitz went viral over the weekend after she said in a Diego Pavia stream that, "A bunch of clowns running this football program."
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Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on X @aria_gerson .
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Vanderbilt backup QB Blaze Berlowitz broke collarbone vs Ole Miss, per mom's social post
