South Carolina Gamecocks 31–13 Vanderbilt Commodores: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2006

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 31–13 in Week 8, 2006. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks 31, Vanderbilt Commodores 13.

Game summary

South Carolina Gamecocks rolled past Vanderbilt Commodores 31–13 in Week 8 of the 2006 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Syvelle Newton (2579) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, -0.07 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Cory Boyd — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Earl Bennett — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	15	6	12	31
Vanderbilt Commodores	3	6	3	0	13

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SCSouth Carolina Gamecocks

+3OPP 38

VANVanderbilt Commodores

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

VAN
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
0-3
Bryant Hahnfeldt 25 yard field goal GOOD.
VAN
Q2TD
CNChris Nickson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Chris Nickson rush for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
SC
Q2TD
KMKenny McKinley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Syvelle Newton pass complete to Kenny McKinley for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
SC
Q2TD
SRSidney Rice
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Syvelle Newton pass complete to Sidney Rice for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
SC
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 38
Score
15-9
Ryan Succop 55 yard field goal GOOD.
SC
Q3TD
SNSyvelle Newton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-9
Syvelle Newton rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
VAN
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
21-12
Bryant Hahnfeldt 27 yard field goal GOOD.
SC
Q4TD
CBCory Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Cory Boyd rush for 21 yards to the Vandy 3 for a TOUCHDOWN, South Carolina penalty 16 yard holding accepted.
SC
Q4TD
MDMike Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-12
Mike Davis rush for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Syvelle Newton (2579) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -1.12 EPA
Richard Kovalcheck (238) — 0.0 yds · -0.36 EPA/play -3.95 EPA
Chris Nickson (238) — 0.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -9.24 EPA

Rushing

Cory Boyd (2579) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.36 EPA
Cassen Jackson-Garrison (238) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA
Chris Nickson (238) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.52 EPA

Receiving

Earl Bennett (238) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
Sidney Rice (2579) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
Marlon White (238) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Syvelle Newton	2579	16	12.5%	2	-0.07	-1.12
Richard Kovalcheck	238	11	0.0%	0	-0.36	-3.95
Chris Nickson	238	15	0.0%	0	-0.62	-9.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SC	VAN
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	EPA	Result
Q1	2579	9	+2.33	Ended
Q1	238	11	-4.88	Field goal
Q1	2579	3	-3.28	Punt
Q1	238	8	-2.77	Rush TD
Q2	2579	3	-4.71	Fumble
Q2	238	5	+1.88	Missed FG
Q2	2579	4	+3.37	Pass TD
Q2	238	3	-1.86	Punt
Q2	2579	8	+0.21	Pass TD
Q2	2579	0	—	Field goal
Q3	2579	7	+1.03	Ended
Q3	238	5	-1.31	Punt
Q3	2579	5	+4.89	Rush TD
Q3	238	8	+1.16	Field goal
Q3	2579	2	+0.52	Interception
Q4	2579	2	-2.99	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Richard Kovalcheck sacked by Casper Brinkley, fumbled at the 50 yard line, recovered by Nathan Pepper, returned by Nathan Pepper for 36 yards at the Vandy 14, tackled by Casper Brinkley. (-5.5 EPA)
Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Chris Nickson pass intercepted by Carlos Thomas at the Vandy 29, returned for no gain to the Vandy 29. (-5.07 EPA)
Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Chris Nickson rush for no gain to the SoCar 22. (-4.71 EPA)
Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Chris Nickson rush for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.36 EPA)
Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Syvelle Newton sacked by Curtis Gatewood, fumbled at the SoCar 20, recovered by Vandy at the SoCar 20, tackled by Curtis Gatewood. (-4.23 EPA)
Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Cory Boyd rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled at the Vandy 40, forced by Theo Horrocks, recovered by D.J. Moore, returned by D.J. Moore for 10 yards at the 50 yard line. (-4.07 EPA)
Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Syvelle Newton pass intercepted by Curtis Gatewood at the Vandy 45, returned for no gain to the Vandy 45. (-4.02 EPA)
Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Chris Nickson rush for 14 yards to the SoCar 31 for a 1ST down. (+3.89 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (31–13) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Syvelle Newton (2579) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: SC at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Carolina Gamecocks vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

South Carolina Gamecocks 31, Vanderbilt Commodores 13 in Week 8 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 31–13.

Where can I find the South Carolina Gamecocks vs Vanderbilt Commodores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262940238.

Who led South Carolina Gamecocks vs Vanderbilt Commodores in passing?

Syvelle Newton (2579) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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