Boston College Eagles vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Boston College Eagles 16–14 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Boston College Eagles 14, Vanderbilt Commodores 16.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Boston College Eagles	0	6	0	6	14
Vanderbilt Commodores	6	0	0	3	16

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dominique Davis (103) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +4.37 EPA
• Chris Nickson (238) — 0.0 yds · -0.97 EPA/play -3.89 EPA
• Larry Smith (238) — 0.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -4.18 EPA

Rushing

• Josh Haden (103) — 0.0 yds -0.63 EPA
• Montel Harris (103) — 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Larry Smith (238) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Brandon Robinson (103) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• Montel Harris (103) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
• Udom Umoh (238) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dominique Davis	103	29	6.9%	0	2	+0.15	+4.37
Chris Nickson	238	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.97	-3.89
Larry Smith	238	17	0.0%	0	0	-0.25	-4.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BC	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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	103	2	0	-1.65	Ended
Q1	238	3	0	-2.32	Punt
Q1	103	5	0	-0.21	Punt
Q1	238	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	238	4	0	+0.61	Ended
Q1	103	3	0	-1.99	Punt
Q1	238	6	0	-0.60	Field goal
Q1	103	3	0	-3.16	Punt
Q2	238	3	0	-3.23	Ended
Q2	103	1	0	+2.83	Pass TD
Q2	103	15	0	+2.69	Ended
Q2	238	3	0	-2.29	Punt
Q2	103	7	0	+2.50	Interception
Q2	238	5	0	-2.05	Punt
Q2	103	8	0	+1.12	Punt
Q3	238	3	0	-3.11	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Brett Upson punt for 21 yards, returned by Team for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Vandy Sean Richardson in the endzone for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.09 EPA)
2. Q4 · Boston College Eagles · Dominique Davis pass complete to Colin Larmond Jr. for 55 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.22 EPA)
3. Q3 · Boston College Eagles · Josh Haden rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Vandy 49. (-3.88 EPA)
4. Q2 · Boston College Eagles · Dominique Davis pass intercepted by Ryan Hamilton at the Vandy 15, returned for no gain to the Vandy 15. (-3.33 EPA)
5. Q4 · Boston College Eagles · Dominique Davis pass complete to Justin Jarvis for 30 yards to the BC 45 for a 1ST down. (+2.95 EPA)
6. Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Larry Smith pass complete to Sean Walker for 51 yards to the BC 14 for a 1ST down. (+2.83 EPA)
7. Q2 · Boston College Eagles · Dominique Davis pass complete to Montel Harris for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.83 EPA)
8. Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Vandy 18. (-2.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Vanderbilt Commodores controlled the final (16–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Dominique Davis (103) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: BC 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 Boston College Eagles vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Boston College Eagles 14, Vanderbilt Commodores 16 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Boston College Eagles vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Vanderbilt Commodores won with a final score of 14–16.

Where can I find the Boston College Eagles vs Vanderbilt Commodores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283660238.

Who led Boston College Eagles vs Vanderbilt Commodores in passing?

Dominique Davis (103) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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