Vanderbilt Commodores vs. UNLV Rebels: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

UNLV Rebels defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 40–37 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Vanderbilt Commodores 37, UNLV Rebels 40.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Vanderbilt Commodores	3	12	0	18	37
UNLV Rebels	6	12	9	9	40

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jayden Maiava (UNLV) — 255.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +3.01 EPA
• Ken Seals (Vanderbilt) — 41.0 yds · +1.07 EPA/play +2.14 EPA
• AJ Swann (Vanderbilt) — 292.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.18 EPA

Rushing

• Jai'Den Thomas (UNLV) — 67.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• Patrick Smith (Vanderbilt) — 51.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• AJ Swann (Vanderbilt) — 38.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Ricky White (UNLV) — 12 rec · 165.0 yds +0.60 EPA
• London Humphreys (Vanderbilt) — 3 rec · 102.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• Will Sheppard (Vanderbilt) — 4 rec · 84.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jayden Maiava	UNLV	33	57.6%	255	1	+0.09	+3.01
Ken Seals	Vanderbilt	2	100.0%	41	0	+1.07	+2.14
AJ Swann	Vanderbilt	39	41.0%	292	3	+0.03	+1.18
Doug Brumfield	UNLV	5	40.0%	-5	0	-0.61	-3.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Vanderbilt	UNLV
Plays	75	79
EPA / play	-0.113	-0.041
Total EPA	-8.49	-3.21
Success rate	33.3%	39.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.081	-0.148
Rush EPA / play	-0.347	+0.064
Yards	458	469

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Vanderbilt	7	29	-0.60	Punt
Q1	UNLV	5	57	-5.31	Touchdown
Q1	UNLV	4	-18	-5.07	Punt
Q1	Vanderbilt	11	43	-1.74	Field goal
Q1	UNLV	3	5	-2.50	Punt
Q1	Vanderbilt	4	72	+5.24	Pass TD
Q2	UNLV	4	36	+3.45	Rush TD
Q2	Vanderbilt	4	6	-5.79	Fumble
Q2	UNLV	4	20	-2.72	Field goal
Q2	Vanderbilt	1	5	-0.04	Touchdown
Q2	Vanderbilt	3	3	-1.98	Punt
Q2	UNLV	5	12	-0.60	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	3	5	-1.54	Punt
Q2	UNLV	12	57	+1.05	Missed FG
Q2	Vanderbilt	5	20	-3.09	Interception
Q2	UNLV	2	15	+0.49	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-9.8 EPA)
2. Q1 · UNLV Rebels · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.72 EPA)
3. Q4 · UNLV Rebels · Jayden Maiava pass to Jacob De Jesus for a touchdown (48 yards) (+5.28 EPA)
4. Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · AJ Swann pass to Quincy Skinner Jr. for a touchdown (34 yards) (+4.85 EPA)
5. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Fumble (-4.39 EPA)
6. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Penalty (4th & 8) (+3.97 EPA)
7. Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · AJ Swann pass to London Humphreys for a touchdown (56 yards) (+3.79 EPA)
8. Q4 · UNLV Rebels · Jayden Maiava pass intercepted (-3.53 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UNLV Rebels controlled the final (40–37) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Jayden Maiava (UNLV) — 255.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UNLV at -0.041 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 UNLV Rebels?

Vanderbilt Commodores 37, UNLV Rebels 40 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Vanderbilt Commodores vs UNLV Rebels?

UNLV Rebels won with a final score of 37–40.

Where can I find the Vanderbilt Commodores vs UNLV Rebels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520247.

Who led Vanderbilt Commodores vs UNLV Rebels in passing?

Jayden Maiava (UNLV) led passers with 255.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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