Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis Faces Late Fitness Test For Georgia Clash

Curtis Battles Injury Ahead of Georgia Matchup

Vanderbilt true freshman quarterback Jared Curtis will attempt to play against No. 2 Georgia on Saturday. Curtis, who was once committed to Georgia, has been dealing with an undisclosed injury suffered in a recent loss to Auburn.

He was limited in practice all week but managed to complete Friday's walkthrough. The Vanderbilt coaching staff plans to make a final decision on his status after watching him in pregame warmups.

Curtis has thrown for 746 yards and four touchdowns this season, completing 64.3 percent of his passes. He has also rushed for 133 yards and two scores. In the game against Auburn, he completed 22 of 33 passes for 199 yards and led his team in rushing with 48 yards on 18 carries. His only turnover in that game was an interception on a Hail Mary pass at the end of the first half.

Bulldogs Await News on Frazier

Georgia is also waiting on the fitness of a key player. Star running back Nate Frazier is a game-time decision for Saturday's game. Frazier missed last week's win over Oklahoma because of a rib injury. Like Curtis, he will be evaluated after pregame warmups.

Frazier is Georgia's leading rusher this season with 202 yards and five touchdowns. If he is unable to play, Chauncey Bowens is expected to lead the backfield. Bowens has rushed for 93 yards and five touchdowns over the first four games of the season.

What it means for the next game

Vanderbilt Commodores at Georgia Bulldogs (College Football, Sat, 03 Oct): Georgia Bulldogs win 92%, Vanderbilt Commodores win 8%; projected score Georgia Bulldogs 38, Vanderbilt Commodores 13. Our safest pick: Over 40.5 points.

Ole Miss Rebels at Vanderbilt Commodores (College Football, Sat, 10 Oct): Vanderbilt Commodores win 75%, Ole Miss Rebels win 25%; projected score Vanderbilt Commodores 37, Ole Miss Rebels 28. Our safest pick: Under 75.5 points.