Northwestern Wildcats vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2010 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 23–21 in Week 1, 2010. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 23, Vanderbilt Commodores 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	9	0	6	6	23
Vanderbilt Commodores	0	9	6	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Larry Smith (238) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +7.61 EPA
• Dan Persa (77) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +5.79 EPA

Rushing

• Dan Persa (77) — 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA
• Jacob Schmidt (77) — 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA
• Larry Smith (238) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Receiving

• Jonathan Krause (238) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.79 EPA
• Jeremy Ebert (77) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.38 EPA
• John Cole (238) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Larry Smith	238	32	3.1%	0	1	+0.24	+7.61
Dan Persa	77	24	12.5%	0	3	+0.24	+5.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NU	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	238	7	0	+2.14	Punt
Q1	77	4	0	-0.61	Pass TD
Q1	238	3	0	-2.02	Ended
Q1	77	3	0	+0.37	Field goal
Q1	238	3	0	-1.74	Punt
Q1	77	10	0	+2.58	Ended
Q1	238	7	0	-0.33	Field goal
Q2	238	4	0	+2.92	Ended
Q2	77	1	0	-0.76	Ended
Q2	238	1	0	+1.11	Rush TD
Q2	77	2	0	-1.02	Ended
Q2	238	3	0	+1.12	Ended
Q2	77	3	0	-5.85	Fumble
Q2	238	7	0	+3.48	Punt
Q2	77	6	0	-0.92	Punt
Q2	238	3	0	-3.29	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Larry Smith pass complete to Brandon Barden for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.51 EPA)
2. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Stefan Demos 27 yard field goal BLOCKED, T.J. Greenstone for no gain, to the Vandy 28. (-4.18 EPA)
3. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Dan Persa sacked by Tim Fugger for a loss of 9 yards, fumbled, recovered by Vandy John Stokes at the Vandy 48. (-3.7 EPA)
4. Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Richard Kent punt for a loss of 1 yard, downed at the Nwest 34, VANDERBILT penalty 37 yard IF accepted. (-3.47 EPA)
5. Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Richard Kent punt for 24 yards, downed at the Nwest 33, VANDERBILT penalty 15 yard personal foul on N/A accepted. (-3.34 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Dan Persa pass complete to Jeremy Ebert for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.17 EPA)
7. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Larry Smith pass intercepted by Justan Vaughn at the Nwest 28, returned for 18 yards to the Nwest 46, tackled by Jonathan Krause. (-2.92 EPA)
8. Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Warren Norman rush for 10 yards to the Nwest 31, tackled by Brian Peters for a 1ST down. (+2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (23–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Larry Smith (238) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: NU 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 Northwestern Wildcats vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Northwestern Wildcats 23, Vanderbilt Commodores 21 in Week 1 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 23–21.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs Vanderbilt Commodores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=302470238.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Vanderbilt Commodores in passing?

Larry Smith (238) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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