Alabama A&M Bulldogs 13–47 Vanderbilt Commodores: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Alabama A&M Bulldogs 47–13 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Alabama A&M Bulldogs 13, Vanderbilt Commodores 47.

Game summary

Vanderbilt Commodores dominated Alabama A&M Bulldogs 47–13 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Ken Seals (Vanderbilt) — 52.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +1.86 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Sedrick Alexander — 87.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jayden McGowan — 6 rec, 70.0 yds.
EPA edge: Vanderbilt (+0.140/play) vs Alabama A&M (-0.078/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alabama A&M Bulldogs	3	0	6	3	13
Vanderbilt Commodores	3	6	12	18	47

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

AAMUAlabama A&M Bulldogs

+3OPP 4

+3

OPP EZ

+3OPP 12

VANVanderbilt Commodores

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Alabama A&M
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 21 yards
Vanderbilt
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 23 yards
Vanderbilt
Q2TD
WSWill Sheppard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-9
AJ Swann pass to Will Sheppard for a touchdown (3 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q3TD
WSWill Sheppard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-15
AJ Swann pass to Will Sheppard for a touchdown (17 yards)
Alabama A&M
Q3TD
TGTerrell Gardner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Xavier Lankford pass to Terrell Gardner for a touchdown (62 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q3TD
ASAJ Swann
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-21
AJ Swann rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Vanderbilt
Q4TD
SASedrick Alexander
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Sedrick Alexander rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Vanderbilt
Q4TD
SASedrick Alexander
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-33
Sedrick Alexander rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Vanderbilt
Q4TD
KJKamrean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-39
Ken Seals pass to Kamrean Johnson for a touchdown (17 yards)
Alabama A&M
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
12-39
Field goal good from 29 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Ken Seals (Vanderbilt) — 52.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.86 EPA/play +3.72 EPA
AJ Swann (Vanderbilt) — 192.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -3.58 EPA
Cornelious Brown IV (Alabama A&M) — 29.0 yds · -0.52 EPA/play -6.80 EPA

Rushing

Sedrick Alexander (Vanderbilt) — 87.0 yds · 2 TD -0.08 EPA
Patrick Smith (Vanderbilt) — 50.0 yds +0.29 EPA
Xavier Lankford (Alabama A&M) — 40.0 yds +0.78 EPA

Receiving

Jayden McGowan (Vanderbilt) — 6 rec · 70.0 yds +0.60 EPA
Will Sheppard (Vanderbilt) — 6 rec · 62.0 yds +0.80 EPA
Cameron Young (Alabama A&M) — 4 rec · 8.0 yds -0.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ken Seals	Vanderbilt	2	100.0%	52	1	+1.86	+3.72
AJ Swann	Vanderbilt	30	50.0%	192	2	-0.12	-3.58
Cornelious Brown IV	Alabama A&M	13	53.8%	29	0	-0.52	-6.80
Xavier Lankford	Alabama A&M	23	47.8%	96	1	-0.32	-7.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Alabama A&M	Vanderbilt
Plays	67	65
EPA / play	-0.078	+0.140
Total EPA	-5.21	+9.07
Success rate	32.8%	53.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.395	+0.004
Rush EPA / play	+0.290	+0.271
Yards	296	463

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Alabama A&M	19	71	+2.31	Field goal
Q1	Vanderbilt	9	47	+0.15	Field goal
Q1	Alabama A&M	3	-2	-3.03	Ended
Q1	Vanderbilt	7	22	-4.55	Ended
Q2	Alabama A&M	3	5	-2.62	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	8	47	+3.14	Pass TD
Q2	Alabama A&M	3	4	-4.80	Interception
Q2	Vanderbilt	6	23	-3.94	Interception
Q2	Alabama A&M	7	16	+0.23	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	3	-2	-0.94	Punt
Q2	Alabama A&M	3	8	-0.42	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Vanderbilt	6	80	+6.34	Pass TD
Q3	Alabama A&M	2	73	+6.96	Pass TD
Q3	Vanderbilt	4	16	-1.76	Punt
Q3	Alabama A&M	6	13	-1.81	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · Xavier Lankford pass to Terrell Gardner for a touchdown (62 yards) (+5.9 EPA)
Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · AJ Swann pass intercepted (-4.21 EPA)
Q2 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · Cornelious Brown IV pass intercepted (-3.82 EPA)
Q4 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · Ryan Morrow rushes for 30 yards (2nd & 12) (+3.65 EPA)
Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · AJ Swann — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.28 EPA)
Q4 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · Isaiah Nwokenkwo rushes for 39 yards (2nd & 4) (+3.09 EPA)
Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Sedrick Alexander rushes for 27 yards (1st & 10) (-2.93 EPA)
Q4 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs · DJ Moffett rushes for 5 yards (4th & 1) (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

Vanderbilt Commodores controlled the final (47–13) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Ken Seals (Vanderbilt) — 52.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Vanderbilt at 0.14 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 Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Alabama A&M Bulldogs 13, Vanderbilt Commodores 47 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Vanderbilt Commodores won with a final score of 13–47.

Where can I find the Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Vanderbilt Commodores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520178.

Who led Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Vanderbilt Commodores in passing?

Ken Seals (Vanderbilt) led passers with 52.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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