Total Yards
Vanderbilt301
Kentucky352
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Kentucky at Vanderbilt
Nov 14, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 11
Away
Kentucky
SEC
Final Score
17 - 21
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Passing Yards
Vanderbilt166
Kentucky127
Rushing Yards
Vanderbilt135
Kentucky225
Turnovers
Vanderbilt2
Kentucky3
Game Conditions
Temperature62°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
23%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Vanderbilt30:57
Kentucky29:03
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Game Story
Vanderbilt holds off Kentucky 21-17
Vanderbilt defeated Kentucky 21-17 in Week 11 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 301-352 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Vanderbilt set the terms early in a game that finished 21-17. Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Kyle Anderton for 4 yds for a TD, (Hayden Lekacz KICK) came with {'seconds': 36, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Vanderbilt the first major swing.
Vanderbilt's box score carried the story: 301 total yards, 135 rushing yards, and 166 passing yards. Kentucky finished with 352 total yards, including 225 on the ground and 127 through the air.
Vanderbilt converted 6-17 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Vanderbilt led 21-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Caleb Scott for 37 yds for a TD, (Hayden Lekacz KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Kyle Anderton for 4 yds for a TD, (Hayden Lekacz KICK) (Vanderbilt led 7-3 over Kentucky).
Field Goal Good
Austin MacGinnis 38 yd FG GOOD (Kentucky led 3-0 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Caleb Scott for 37 yds for a TD, (Hayden Lekacz KICK) (Vanderbilt led 21-10 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Drew Barker pass complete to Ryan Timmons for 7 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 10-7 over Vanderbilt).
Interception Return Touchdown
Drew Barker pass intercepted for a TD Oren Burks return for 30 yds for a TD, (Hayden Lekacz KICK) (Kentucky led 10-14 over Vanderbilt).
Rushing Touchdown
Jojo Kemp run for 2 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 17-21 over Vanderbilt).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-17
Vanderbilt defeated Kentucky.
Total yards
301-352
Vanderbilt held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
135
Vanderbilt averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
166
Vanderbilt averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-17
Vanderbilt's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-16
Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Vanderbilt | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 301 | 352 |
| Passing Yards | 166 | 127 |
| Rushing Yards | 135 | 225 |
| First Downs | 13 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 4-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 4-31 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-26 | 15-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 30:57 | 29:03 |