Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 28–6 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Vanderbilt Commodores 28, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 6.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Vanderbilt Commodores	12	6	6	0	28
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	0	0	0	6	6

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kyle Shurmur (238) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +7.53 EPA
• Brent Stockstill (2393) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.41 EPA/play -14.21 EPA

Rushing

• Ralph Webb (238) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.56 EPA
• Khari Blasingame (238) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Maurice Gordon (2393) — 0.0 yds -0.42 EPA

Receiving

• Richie James (2393) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA
• Trent Sherfield (238) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA
• Patrick Smith (2393) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle Shurmur	238	29	69.0%	0	3	+0.26	+7.53
Brent Stockstill	2393	35	51.4%	0	1	-0.41	-14.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VAN	MTSU
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	9	0	+1.76	Rush TD
Q1	2393	8	0	-0.47	Ended
Q1	238	3	0	+5.28	Pass TD
Q1	2393	6	0	-3.98	Interception
Q1	238	4	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	2393	3	0	-2.78	Ended
Q2	238	3	0	-2.18	Missed FG
Q2	2393	3	0	-1.95	Punt
Q2	238	14	0	+0.25	Pass TD
Q2	2393	3	0	-2.52	Punt
Q2	238	4	0	-0.48	Ended
Q3	2393	6	0	+3.21	Ended
Q3	238	3	0	-2.84	Punt
Q3	2393	3	0	-0.55	Punt
Q3	238	7	0	+1.10	Pass TD
Q3	2393	3	0	-2.11	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Brent Stockstill pass intercepted Bryce Lewis return for 28 yds to the MTnSt 40 (-4.7 EPA)
2. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Ralph Webb for 73 yds for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK) (+4.22 EPA)
3. Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Brent Stockstill pass complete to CJ Windham for 4 yds to the Vandy 13 (-3.81 EPA)
4. Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Brent Stockstill pass complete to Richie James for 22 yds for a TD, (Canon Rooker PAT BLOCKED) (+3.29 EPA)
5. Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Ralph Webb run for 5 yds to the MTnSt 37 (-3.25 EPA)
6. Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Kalija Lipscomb for 37 yds for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK) (+3.07 EPA)
7. Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Trent Sherfield for 19 yds to the Vandy 44 for a 1ST down (+2.57 EPA)
8. Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Tommy Openshaw 31 yd FG MISSED (-2.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Vanderbilt Commodores controlled the final (28–6) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Kyle Shurmur (238) — yds, 3 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 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Vanderbilt Commodores 28, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 6 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Vanderbilt Commodores vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Vanderbilt Commodores won with a final score of 28–6.

Where can I find the Vanderbilt Commodores vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400933839.

Who led Vanderbilt Commodores vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in passing?

Kyle Shurmur (238) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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