Elon Phoenix vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Elon Phoenix 42–31 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Elon Phoenix 31, Vanderbilt Commodores 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Elon Phoenix	6	3	12	6	31
Vanderbilt Commodores	18	6	6	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matthew McKay (Elon) — 316.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +8.42 EPA
• Mike Wright (Vanderbilt) — 232.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +8.36 EPA
• Joey Baughman (Elon) — 10.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -0.33 EPA

Rushing

• Re'Mahn Davis (Vanderbilt) — 95.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Matthew McKay (Elon) — 44.0 yds · 2 TD -0.01 EPA
• Jalen Hampton (Elon) — 19.0 yds -0.77 EPA

Receiving

• Jackson Parham (Elon) — 6 rec · 127.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Will Sheppard (Vanderbilt) — 6 rec · 58.0 yds +1.09 EPA
• Jayden McGowan (Vanderbilt) — 3 rec · 118.0 yds +2.37 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matthew McKay	Elon	30	53.3%	316	2	+0.28	+8.42
Mike Wright	Vanderbilt	27	59.3%	232	4	+0.31	+8.36
Joey Baughman	Elon	2	50.0%	10	0	-0.17	-0.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Elon	Vanderbilt
Plays	72	58
EPA / play	-0.062	+0.123
Total EPA	-4.49	+7.13
Success rate	40.3%	39.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.253	+0.309
Rush EPA / play	-0.314	-0.040
Yards	475	410

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Elon	3	7	-2.21	Punt
Q1	Vanderbilt	3	-3	-3.77	Punt
Q1	Elon	3	0	-3.48	Punt
Q1	Vanderbilt	3	41	+3.40	Rush TD
Q1	Elon	3	25	+0.46	Punt
Q1	Vanderbilt	3	75	+5.51	Pass TD
Q1	Elon	3	8	-1.85	Punt
Q1	Vanderbilt	7	73	+4.84	Pass TD
Q1	Elon	1	75	+7.13	Pass TD
Q1	Vanderbilt	6	24	-1.26	Punt
Q2	Elon	3	3	-1.69	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	3	3	-4.14	Ended
Q2	Elon	4	17	-1.61	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	6	18	-0.98	Punt
Q2	Elon	5	28	-0.86	Field goal
Q2	Vanderbilt	7	80	+6.67	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Mike Wright pass to Jayden McGowan for a touchdown (75 yards) (+7.5 EPA)
2. Q1 · Elon Phoenix · Matthew McKay pass to Chandler Brayboy for a touchdown (75 yards) (+7.13 EPA)
3. Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Mike Wright pass to Will Sheppard for a touchdown (26 yards) (+4.68 EPA)
4. Q4 · Elon Phoenix · Fumble (-4.46 EPA)
5. Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Punt (-4.45 EPA)
6. Q3 · Elon Phoenix · Matthew McKay pass to Jackson Parham for a touchdown (22 yards) (+4.44 EPA)
7. Q4 · Elon Phoenix · Fumble (-4.17 EPA)
8. Q3 · Elon Phoenix · Matthew McKay pass to Bryson Daughtry for 23 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Vanderbilt Commodores controlled the final (42–31) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Matthew McKay (Elon) — 316.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Vanderbilt at 0.123 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 Elon Phoenix vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Elon Phoenix 31, Vanderbilt Commodores 42 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Elon Phoenix vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Vanderbilt Commodores won with a final score of 31–42.

Where can I find the Elon Phoenix vs Vanderbilt Commodores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401403866.

Who led Elon Phoenix vs Vanderbilt Commodores in passing?

Matthew McKay (Elon) led passers with 316.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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