Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 27–7 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Vanderbilt Commodores 7, Michigan Wolverines 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Vanderbilt Commodores	0	6	0	0	7
Michigan Wolverines	9	3	6	6	27

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Chad Henne (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +3.78 EPA
• Earl Bennett (238) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.97 EPA/play +2.97 EPA
• Chris Nickson (238) — 0.0 yds · -0.45 EPA/play -13.47 EPA

Rushing

• Mike Hart (130) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Chris Nickson (238) — 0.0 yds -0.80 EPA
• Cassen Jacksongarrison (238) — 0.0 yds -0.85 EPA

Receiving

• Earl Bennett (238) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Mario Manningham (130) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Steve Breaston (130) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chad Henne	130	22	9.1%	0	2	+0.17	+3.78
Earl Bennett	238	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.97	+2.97
Chris Nickson	238	30	0.0%	0	0	-0.45	-13.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VAN	MICH
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	130	1	0	-0.51	Ended
Q1	238	3	0	-2.31	Punt
Q1	130	6	0	-1.41	Field goal
Q1	238	1	0	-4.42	Fumble
Q1	130	4	0	-1.96	Punt
Q1	238	6	0	-1.83	Punt
Q1	130	13	0	+4.29	Rush TD
Q2	238	3	0	-1.18	Punt
Q2	130	4	0	-3.43	Fumble
Q2	238	3	0	-2.75	Punt
Q2	130	9	0	+0.07	Field goal
Q2	238	5	0	+4.60	Pass TD
Q2	130	4	0	-0.62	Ended
Q3	238	6	0	-3.22	Ended
Q3	130	9	0	+3.53	Pass TD
Q3	238	3	0	-2.75	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Chad Henne pass complete to Mario Manningham for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.88 EPA)
2. Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Chris Nickson rush for 4 yards, fumbled at the Vandy 33, forced by Team, recovered by Terrance Taylor at the Vandy 33. (-4.42 EPA)
3. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Kevin Grady rush for 4 yards, fumbled at the Vandy 19, recovered by Theo Horrocks at the Vandy 19. (-4.32 EPA)
4. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Michigan penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker on Stevie Brown accepted, no play. (+3.79 EPA)
5. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Garrett Rivas 42 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-3.65 EPA)
6. Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Chris Nickson rush for 11 yards, fumbled at the Vandy 41, forced by Team, recovered by Leon Hall at the Vandy 41. (-3.02 EPA)
7. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Chad Henne pass complete to Tyler Ecker for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.0 EPA)
8. Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Earl Bennett pass complete to Marlon White for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (27–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chad Henne (130) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: VAN at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Vanderbilt Commodores vs Michigan Wolverines?

Vanderbilt Commodores 7, Michigan Wolverines 27 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Vanderbilt Commodores vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 7–27.

Where can I find the Vanderbilt Commodores vs Michigan Wolverines box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262450130.

Who led Vanderbilt Commodores vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Chad Henne (130) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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