GROWING PAINS: As Painful as this season has Become, Jared Curtis has seen Some Growth

Vanderbilt Commodores fans question whether quarterback Jared Curtis is showing real growth amid a rocky season—or if coaching setbacks are stalling his development. Corey Burton spotlights Curtis’s freshman challenges, offensive struggles, and the team's ongoing identity crisis as SEC defenses tighten up and bowl hopes fade. Can Vanderbilt simplify its scheme and find chemistry before it’s too late? Discussion shifts to promising signs, such as MK Young’s running and Ja’Kory Thomas’s emergence as a reliable target, alongside the importance of solidifying a young core for 2027. Burton examines coaching changes, transfer portal risks, and what it will take for Clark Lea’s staff to build offensive rhythm and keep top recruits home. Plus, hear why Vanderbilt men’s basketball—with Tyler Tanner at the helm—offers a fresh spark as football looks for answers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master.  Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order.   SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. 5-Hour ENERGY Treat yourself to a crisp apple bite and smooth caramel delight with a Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot, only available online for a limited time at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. 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) Photo Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect                        USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.