Vanderbilt Commodores vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: 2025 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 31–7 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Vanderbilt Commodores 31, South Carolina Gamecocks 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Vanderbilt Commodores	6	6	6	9	31
South Carolina Gamecocks	6	0	0	0	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) — 86.0 yds · +0.85 EPA/play +5.94 EPA
• Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 222.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +4.51 EPA
• Blaze Berlowitz (Vanderbilt) — 0.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.00 EPA

Rushing

• Rahsul Faison (South Carolina) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA
• Sedrick Alexander (Vanderbilt) — 40.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
• Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 29.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Tre Richardson (Vanderbilt) — 4 rec · 49.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Brian Rowe Jr. (South Carolina) — 3 rec · 13.0 yds -0.39 EPA
• Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt) — 3 rec · 59.0 yds +0.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
LaNorris Sellers	South Carolina	7	85.7%	86	0	+0.85	+5.94
Diego Pavia	Vanderbilt	26	69.2%	222	2	+0.17	+4.51
Blaze Berlowitz	Vanderbilt	1	0.0%	0	0	0.00	0.00
Luke Doty	South Carolina	27	63.0%	140	0	-0.25	-6.82

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Vanderbilt	South Carolina
Plays	62	61
EPA / play	+0.061	-0.097
Total EPA	+3.76	-5.90
Success rate	48.4%	42.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.167	-0.026
Rush EPA / play	-0.022	-0.186
Yards	372	364

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Vanderbilt	9	73	+5.97	Pass TD
Q1	South Carolina	7	75	+6.45	Rush TD
Q1	Vanderbilt	3	1	-2.69	Punt
Q1	South Carolina	5	43	+0.85	Ended
Q1	Vanderbilt	6	8	-2.90	Punt
Q2	South Carolina	6	42	-0.38	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	12	81	+6.49	Pass TD
Q2	South Carolina	9	35	+0.02	Missed FG
Q2	Vanderbilt	4	14	-1.05	Ended
Q3	South Carolina	3	9	-1.42	Punt
Q3	Vanderbilt	4	75	+5.65	Rush TD
Q3	South Carolina	7	41	-1.63	Ended
Q3	Vanderbilt	10	86	-5.68	Interception
Q3	South Carolina	8	30	-3.63	Ended
Q4	Vanderbilt	5	18	-1.75	Field goal
Q4	South Carolina	5	1	-5.74	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia pass intercepted (-9.14 EPA)
2. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Fumble (-5.29 EPA)
3. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Luke Doty pass to Donovan Murph for 24 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.13 EPA)
4. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Fumble (-3.86 EPA)
5. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Rahsul Faison rushes for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 1) (-3.64 EPA)
6. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Jamezell Lassiter rushes 44 yards for a touchdown (+3.57 EPA)
7. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia pass to Eli Stowers for 38 yards (3rd & 21) (+3.56 EPA)
8. Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia pass to Junior Sherrill for a touchdown (5 yards) (+3.47 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Vanderbilt Commodores controlled the final (31–7) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) — 86.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Vanderbilt at 0.061 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 South Carolina Gamecocks?

Vanderbilt Commodores 31, South Carolina Gamecocks 7 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Vanderbilt Commodores vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

Vanderbilt Commodores won with a final score of 31–7.

Where can I find the Vanderbilt Commodores vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752704.

Who led Vanderbilt Commodores vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) led passers with 86.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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