Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Rice Owls: 2009 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Rice Owls 36–17 in Week 4, 2009. Final score: Vanderbilt Commodores 36, Rice Owls 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Vanderbilt Commodores	0	0	0	0	36
Rice Owls	0	0	0	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• John Thomas Shepherd (242.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -0.45 EPA
• Larry Smith (238.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -2.58 EPA
• Ryan Lewis (242.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -3.98 EPA

Rushing

• Jeramy Goodson (242.0) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Warren Norman (238.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.32 EPA
• Jared Hawkins (238.0) — 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Receiving

• John Cole (238.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA
• Udom Umoh (238.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
• N/A. (242.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Thomas Shepherd	242.0	12	8.3%	0	1	-0.04	-0.45
Larry Smith	238.0	41	0.0%	0	0	-0.06	-2.58
Ryan Lewis	242.0	17	0.0%	0	0	-0.23	-3.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VAN	RICE
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	242.0	1	0	+0.25	Ended
Q1	238.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	242.0	3	0	-2.52	Punt
Q1	238.0	6	0	-1.37	Punt
Q1	242.0	1	0	+4.33	Rush TD
Q1	238.0	9	0	+0.70	Ended
Q1	242.0	1	0	-0.21	Ended
Q1	238.0	1	0	+2.98	Rush TD
Q1	242.0	2	0	-1.02	Punt
Q1	238.0	4	0	-3.03	Punt
Q1	242.0	3	0	-2.05	Punt
Q1	238.0	8	0	-1.82	Interception
Q2	238.0	8	0	+1.72	Punt
Q2	242.0	6	0	-2.39	Field goal
Q2	238.0	5	0	-1.08	Ended
Q2	242.0	15	0	+1.97	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · 242.0 · Charles Ross rush for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.33 EPA)
2. Q3 · 242.0 · Ryan Lewis pass intercepted by Eddie Foster at the Rice 26, returned for 6 yards to the Rice 20, tackled by Toren Dixon. (-4.13 EPA)
3. Q2 · 242.0 · John Thomas Shepherd pass intercepted by Patrick Benoist at the Rice 46, returned for 4 yards to the Rice 42, tackled by Scott Mitchell. (-4.09 EPA)
4. Q4 · 238.0 · Brett Upson punt for 39 yards, returned by Andrew Sendejo for 47 yards to the Vandy 27, tackled by Udom Umoh. (-4.05 EPA)
5. Q4 · 242.0 · John Thomas Shepherd pass complete to Michael Patterson for 20 yards to the Vandy 24, tackled by Brent Trice for a 1ST down. (+4.01 EPA)
6. Q1 · 238.0 · Zac Stacy rush for no gain to the Rice 31, tackled by Matthew Nordstrom. (-3.89 EPA)
7. Q4 · 238.0 · Warren Norman rush for 58 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.79 EPA)
8. Q4 · 242.0 · Ryan Lewis pass intercepted by Myron Lewis at the Rice 28, returned for 21 yards to the Rice 7, tackled by Cameron Vester. (-3.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Vanderbilt Commodores controlled the final (36–17) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: John Thomas Shepherd (242.0) — yds, 1 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 Rice Owls?

Vanderbilt Commodores 36, Rice Owls 17 in Week 4 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Vanderbilt Commodores vs Rice Owls?

Vanderbilt Commodores won with a final score of 36–17.

Where can I find the Vanderbilt Commodores vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292690242.

Who led Vanderbilt Commodores vs Rice Owls in passing?

John Thomas Shepherd (242.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Vanderbilt Commodores at Rice Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.