Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 34–27 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Iowa Hawkeyes 34, Vanderbilt Commodores 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa Hawkeyes	6	6	9	9	34
Vanderbilt Commodores	0	3	12	9	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 91.0 yds · 2 TD · +5.16 EPA/play +10.32 EPA
• Mark Gronowski (Iowa) — 31.0 yds · 2 TD · +2.86 EPA/play +5.71 EPA
• 04:48) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski (Iowa) — 51.0 yds · +3.77 EPA/play +3.77 EPA

Rushing

• Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 11.0 yds · 1 TD +2.90 EPA
• Kamari Moulton (Iowa) — 4.0 yds · 1 TD +1.80 EPA
• Mark Gronowski (Iowa) — 1.0 yds · 1 TD +0.69 EPA

Receiving

• #81 D.Vonnahme caught at Iowa50 (Iowa) — 2 rec · 57.0 yds +2.27 EPA
• #81 D.Vonnahme caught at Iowa45 (Iowa) — 2 rec · 41.0 yds +1.56 EPA
• #0 J.Sherrill caught at Iowa48 (Vanderbilt) — 2 rec · 13.0 yds +0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Diego Pavia	Vanderbilt	2	100.0%	91	2	+5.16	+10.32
Mark Gronowski	Iowa	2	100.0%	31	2	+2.86	+5.71
04:48) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski	Iowa	1	100.0%	51	0	+3.77	+3.77
) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 D.Pavia	Vanderbilt	10	60.0%	92	0	+0.30	+3.04
06:37) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski	Iowa	1	100.0%	13	0	+2.19	+2.19
05:54) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski	Iowa	1	100.0%	19	0	+2.06	+2.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Iowa	Vanderbilt
Plays	60	60
EPA / play	+0.059	+0.195
Total EPA	+3.57	+11.69
Success rate	45.0%	35.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.173	+0.176
Rush EPA / play	-0.022	+0.242
Yards	379	404

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Iowa	5	64	+4.55	Rush TD
Q1	Vanderbilt	6	30	+2.49	Ended
Q1	Iowa	8	74	-1.63	Interception
Q1	Vanderbilt	3	-1	-3.02	Punt
Q1	Iowa	3	9	-0.61	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	12	44	-0.84	Field goal
Q2	Iowa	7	26	-0.51	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	7	16	-0.76	Ended
Q2	Iowa	1	10	+3.30	Pass TD
Q2	Vanderbilt	8	44	-1.97	Ended
Q3	Iowa	6	58	+4.12	Pass TD
Q3	Vanderbilt	1	75	+7.17	Pass TD
Q3	Iowa	3	-3	-4.86	Punt
Q3	Vanderbilt	4	9	-4.98	Ended
Q3	Iowa	3	9	-1.73	Field goal
Q3	Vanderbilt	8	70	+6.05	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia pass to Tre Richardson for a touchdown (75 yards) (+7.17 EPA)
2. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · 03:56) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski pass intercepted (-6.14 EPA)
3. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Rush (3rd & 7) (+4.46 EPA)
4. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · 04:48) Shotgun #11 M.Gronowski pass to #81 D.Vonnahme caught at Iowa50 for 51 yards (2nd & 14) (+3.77 EPA)
5. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Shotgun #2 D.Pavia to #28 S.Alexander thrown to Vandy39 — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.45 EPA)
6. Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Shotgun #2 D.Pavia sacked for a loss of 9 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.42 EPA)
7. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Mark Gronowski pass to Reece Vander Zee for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.3 EPA)
8. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia pass to Joseph McVay for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (34–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 91.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Vanderbilt at 0.195 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 Iowa Hawkeyes vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Iowa Hawkeyes 34, Vanderbilt Commodores 27 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Iowa Hawkeyes vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 34–27.

Where can I find the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Vanderbilt Commodores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778328.

Who led Iowa Hawkeyes vs Vanderbilt Commodores in passing?

Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) led passers with 91.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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