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Report: Nate Bargatze lands Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis movie role as part of NIL deal
TL;DR
Comedian Nate Bargatze has cast Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis in his movie *The Breadwinner* as part of an NIL deal. Curtis, a Five-Star Plus+ prospect, flipped from Georgia to Vanderbilt during the 2026 recruiting cycle.
Key points
- Nate Bargatze cast Jared Curtis in his movie *The Breadwinner*
- Curtis flipped from Georgia to Vanderbilt during the 2026 recruiting cycle
- Curtis has a small role in the movie as part of his NIL deal
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The Breadwinner
Vanderbilt executed one of the real coups of the 2026 recruiting cycle when it flipped Five-Star Plus+ quarterback prospect Jared Curtis from Georgia. And it might have comedian Nate Bargatze to thank for it, at least in part.
Bargatze famously made a pitch to Curtis live on College Gameday last season. And since then, he has put Curtis into a movie as part of his NIL deal.
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Outkick founder Clay Travis reported that Bargatze put Jared Curtis in his new movie, “The Breadwinner,” as part of Curtis’ NIL deal with the Commodores. Curtis has a small part, wearing a Vanderbilt baseball cap while car shopping in the movie.
Travis joked that it’s now Matthew McConaughey‘s move. McConaughey is a huge Texas supporter, obviously also in the film industry.
As for the Jared Curtis deal, it’s a cool setup and the way NIL is supposed to function. You can check out a trailer for the movie below.
Clark Lea talks Jared Curtis in spring ball
Look no further than the start of Clark Lea‘s first press conference of Spring practice for insight into what true freshman quarterback Jared Curtis means to Vanderbilt. And as the 2026 Five-Star Plus+ recruit began his Commodores career, the Nashville Christian product was already the talk of the town.
Q&A
What role did Jared Curtis play in Nate Bargatze's movie?
Jared Curtis has a small part in *The Breadwinner*, where he appears wearing a Vanderbilt baseball cap while car shopping.
How did Nate Bargatze influence Jared Curtis's decision to join Vanderbilt?
Nate Bargatze made a public pitch for Jared Curtis to flip to Vanderbilt during a live segment on *College Gameday*, which likely contributed to his decision.
What is the significance of Jared Curtis's NIL deal with Vanderbilt?
The NIL deal allows Jared Curtis to participate in a movie, showcasing the growing intersection of college athletics and entertainment, particularly for high-profile recruits.
