Jared Curtis named SEC Freshman of the Week after first career start
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis was named SEC Freshman of the Week Monday for the first time after his first career start in a 35-31 win over NC State. It marks the 10th freshman of the week award for the Commodores.
Curtis, from Dickson, Tennessee, recorded 341 yards of total offense and threw for three touchdowns in the win. The rookie completed 20-of-34 passes for a career-high 277 yards and registered a team-high 64 rushing yards on 12 carries.
Curtis threw for 205 yards in the second half, including going 8-of-13 for 163 yards and two scores in the last 15 minutes to help Vandy overcome a 10-point deficit in the final quarter. The signal caller helped the Commodores to their biggest comeback win since November 12, 2012.
Vanderbilt opens conference play on Saturday, visiting Auburn for its first road test of the season. Kickoff is slated for 3:15 p.m. on SEC Network.
