Total Yards
Western Kentucky496
Vanderbilt389
← Back to Game Stats Explorer
Close
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
Game Center
Vanderbilt at Western Kentucky
Sep 24, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 4
Away
Vanderbilt
SEC
Final Score
31 - 30
VWK
Home
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Western Kentucky291
Vanderbilt279
Rushing Yards
Western Kentucky205
Vanderbilt110
Turnovers
Western Kentucky3
Vanderbilt1
Game Conditions
Temperature89°F
Wind5 mph N
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Western Kentucky vs Vanderbilt box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Western Kentucky27:37
Vanderbilt32:23
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Vanderbilt edges Western Kentucky 31-30
Vanderbilt defeated Western Kentucky 31-30 in Week 4 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 389-496 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Vanderbilt set the terms early in a game that finished 31-30. Anthony Wales run for 4 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK) VANDERBILT Penalty, Defensive offside ( Yards) declined came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Western Kentucky the first major swing.
Vanderbilt's box score carried the story: 389 total yards, 110 rushing yards, and 279 passing yards. Western Kentucky finished with 496 total yards, including 205 on the ground and 291 through the air.
Vanderbilt converted 8-16 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Vanderbilt led 7-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tommy Openshaw 22 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Anthony Wales run for 4 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK) VANDERBILT Penalty, Defensive offside ( Yards) declined (Western Kentucky led 7-0 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Ferguson pass complete to Nacarius Fant for 61 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK) (Western Kentucky led 14-0 over Vanderbilt).
Rushing Touchdown
Ralph Webb run for 4 yds for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK) (Vanderbilt led 7-14 over Western Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Ralph Webb run for 2 yds for a TD WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, Defensive offside ( Yards) declined, (Tommy Openshaw KICK) (Vanderbilt led 14-14 over Western Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Anthony Wales run for 20 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK) (Western Kentucky led 21-14 over Vanderbilt).
Field Goal Good
Tommy Openshaw 22 yd FG GOOD (Vanderbilt led 17-21 over Western Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-30
Vanderbilt defeated Western Kentucky.
Total yards
389-496
Vanderbilt held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
110
Vanderbilt averaged 2.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
279
Vanderbilt averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Vanderbilt's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Western Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Western Kentucky | Vanderbilt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 496 | 389 |
| Passing Yards | 291 | 279 |
| Rushing Yards | 205 | 110 |
| First Downs | 27 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-88 | 5-51 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-40 | 18-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:37 | 32:23 |