Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 28–35 Vanderbilt Commodores: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 35–28 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 28, Vanderbilt Commodores 35.

Game summary

Vanderbilt Commodores beat Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 35–28 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Brayden Schager (Hawai'i) — 288.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.22 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tylan Hines — 15.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Pofele Ashlock — 7 rec, 127.0 yds.
EPA edge: Hawai'i (+0.117/play) vs Vanderbilt (-0.046/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	6	6	0	12	28
Vanderbilt Commodores	12	6	6	6	35

Scoring Map

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

HAWHawai'i Rainbow Warriors

VANVanderbilt Commodores

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Vanderbilt
Q1TD
PSPatrick Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Patrick Smith rushes 21 yards for a touchdown
Hawai'i
Q1TD
SMSteven McBride
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Brayden Schager pass to Steven McBride for a touchdown (9 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Kickoff
Vanderbilt
Q2TD
WSW. Sheppard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
W. Sheppard catch for a touchdown (7 yards)
Hawai'i
Q2TD
SMS. McBride
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
S. McBride catch for a touchdown (45 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q3TD
WSWill Sheppard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
AJ Swann pass to Will Sheppard for a touchdown (1 yard)
Vanderbilt
Q4TD
LHLondon Humphreys
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
AJ Swann pass to London Humphreys for a touchdown (32 yards)
Hawai'i
Q4TD
PAPofele Ashlock
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Brayden Schager pass to Pofele Ashlock for a touchdown (3 yards)
Hawai'i
Q4TD
DMDalen Morris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Dalen Morris rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brayden Schager (Hawai'i) — 288.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +7.80 EPA
AJ Swann (Vanderbilt) — 225.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +5.49 EPA
Dalen Morris (Hawai'i) — 0.0 yds · -3.46 EPA/play -3.46 EPA

Rushing

Tylan Hines (Hawai'i) — 15.0 yds -0.48 EPA
Landon Sims (Hawai'i) — 37.0 yds +0.10 EPA
Patrick Smith (Vanderbilt) — 30.0 yds · 1 TD -0.55 EPA

Receiving

Pofele Ashlock (Hawai'i) — 7 rec · 127.0 yds +2.03 EPA
Jayden McGowan (Vanderbilt) — 6 rec · 72.0 yds +0.91 EPA
Steven McBride (Hawai'i) — 6 rec · 53.0 yds +0.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brayden Schager	Hawai'i	36	69.4%	288	2	+0.22	+7.80
AJ Swann	Vanderbilt	32	56.2%	225	2	+0.17	+5.49
Dalen Morris	Hawai'i	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.46	-3.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Hawai'i	Vanderbilt
Plays	59	56
EPA / play	+0.117	-0.046
Total EPA	+6.89	-2.60
Success rate	44.1%	35.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.308	+0.227
Rush EPA / play	-0.230	-0.439
Yards	390	302

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Hawai'i	3	5	-2.67	Punt
Q1	Vanderbilt	4	32	+2.95	Rush TD
Q1	Hawai'i	8	71	+4.71	Pass TD
Q1	Vanderbilt	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Hawai'i	3	4	-2.91	Punt
Q1	Vanderbilt	8	59	+4.27	Pass TD
Q2	Hawai'i	5	68	+6.00	Pass TD
Q2	Vanderbilt	7	44	-2.78	Ended
Q2	Hawai'i	4	47	-1.84	Interception
Q2	Vanderbilt	3	7	-1.32	Punt
Q2	Hawai'i	5	6	-0.93	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	2	-10	-1.70	Ended
Q3	Vanderbilt	3	4	-2.80	Punt
Q3	Hawai'i	3	-3	-3.27	Punt
Q3	Vanderbilt	4	38	+3.05	Pass TD
Q3	Hawai'i	12	60	-1.39	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · S. McBride catch for a touchdown (45 yards) (+7.38 EPA)
Q2 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Brayden Schager pass intercepted (-6.54 EPA)
Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Kickoff (+5.98 EPA)
Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · AJ Swann pass to London Humphreys for a touchdown (32 yards) (+5.23 EPA)
Q3 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Brayden Schager pass to Alex Perry for 17 yards (4th & 9) (+5.08 EPA)
Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · AJ Swann pass to Gamarion Carter for 41 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.92 EPA)
Q4 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Brayden Schager pass to Pofele Ashlock for 8 yards (4th & 2) (+4.7 EPA)
Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · AJ Swann pass to Jayden McGowan for 32 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

Vanderbilt Commodores controlled the final (35–28) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Brayden Schager (Hawai'i) — 288.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Hawai'i at 0.117 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 Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 28, Vanderbilt Commodores 35 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Vanderbilt Commodores won with a final score of 28–35.

Where can I find the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Vanderbilt Commodores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520147.

Who led Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Vanderbilt Commodores in passing?

Brayden Schager (Hawai'i) led passers with 288.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors at Vanderbilt Commodores in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.