Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 35–7 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 7, Vanderbilt Commodores 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	6	0	0	0	7
Vanderbilt Commodores	6	0	6	12	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kyle Shurmur (238) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +11.46 EPA
• TEAM (2393) — 0.0 yds · -0.71 EPA/play -0.71 EPA
• Brent Stockstill (2393) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -5.71 EPA

Rushing

• Jamauri Wakefield (238) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
• Ke'Shawn Vaughn (238) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Khari Blasingame (238) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA

Receiving

• Brad Anderson (2393) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA
• Kalija Lipscomb (238) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.03 EPA
• Ty Lee (2393) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle Shurmur	238	17	58.8%	0	2	+0.67	+11.46
TEAM	2393	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.71	-0.71
Brent Stockstill	2393	40	60.0%	0	1	-0.14	-5.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MTSU	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	2393	1	0	+1.41	Pass TD
Q1	238	5	0	-0.25	Ended
Q1	2393	14	0	+5.55	Ended
Q1	238	4	0	+2.39	Rush TD
Q1	2393	5	0	-3.47	Ended
Q1	238	4	0	-2.29	Ended
Q2	238	1	0	-0.02	Ended
Q2	2393	6	0	+0.93	Ended
Q2	238	3	0	-2.33	Punt
Q2	2393	3	0	-2.73	Punt
Q2	238	6	0	-1.01	Punt
Q2	2393	9	0	+1.46	Fumble
Q2	2393	2	0	-0.75	Ended
Q2	238	8	0	-0.25	Pass TD
Q3	2393	8	0	-1.07	Punt
Q3	238	6	0	+4.22	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Khari Blasingame run for 30 yds for a TD, (Ryley Guay KICK) (+4.72 EPA)
2. Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Brent Stockstill pass intercepted, touchback. Frank Coppet return for no gain (-3.94 EPA)
3. Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Crews Holt 47 yd FG MISSED (-3.41 EPA)
4. Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Brad Anderson run for no gain to the MTnSt 48 Brad Anderson fumbled, forced by Charles Wright, (-3.34 EPA)
5. Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Kalija Lipscomb for 28 yds for a TD, (Ryley Guay KICK) (+3.21 EPA)
6. Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Khari Blasingame run for no gain to the MTnSt 30 (-3.15 EPA)
7. Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Tavares Thomas run for 4 yds to the VANDERBILT 48 for a 1ST down VANDERBILT Penalty, personal foul (LaDarius Wiley) to the Vandy 33 for a 1ST down (+3.07 EPA)
8. Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Kalija Lipscomb for 18 yds to the Vandy 46 for a 1ST down (+3.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Vanderbilt Commodores controlled the final (35–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Kyle Shurmur (238) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: MTSU 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 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 7, Vanderbilt Commodores 35 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Vanderbilt Commodores won with a final score of 7–35.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012259.

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

Kyle Shurmur (238) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Vanderbilt Commodores in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.