Total Yards
Vanderbilt501
Tennessee State410
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Tennessee State at Vanderbilt
Oct 22, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 8
Away
Tennessee State
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Final Score
17 - 35
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Passing Yards
Vanderbilt143
Tennessee State285
Rushing Yards
Vanderbilt358
Tennessee State125
Turnovers
Vanderbilt0
Tennessee State2
Game Conditions
Temperature61°F
Wind0 mph W
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Vanderbilt33:05
Tennessee State26:55
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Game Story
Vanderbilt beats Tennessee State 35-17
Vanderbilt defeated Tennessee State 35-17 in Week 8 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 501-410 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Vanderbilt set the terms early in a game that finished 35-17. Khari Blasingame run for 1 yd for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Vanderbilt the first major swing.
Vanderbilt's box score carried the story: 501 total yards, 358 rushing yards, and 143 passing yards. Tennessee State finished with 410 total yards, including 125 on the ground and 285 through the air.
Vanderbilt converted 4-9 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Vanderbilt led 21-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Jared Pinkney for 21 yds for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Khari Blasingame run for 1 yd for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK) (Vanderbilt led 7-7 over Tennessee State).
Passing Touchdown
Ronald Butler pass complete to Patrick Smith for 93 yds for a TD, (Lane Clark KICK) (Tennessee State led 7-0 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Ronald Butler pass complete to Patrick Smith for 2 yds for a TD, (Lane Clark KICK) (Tennessee State led 14-7 over Vanderbilt).
Rushing Touchdown
Khari Blasingame run for 3 yds for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK) (Vanderbilt led 21-17 over Tennessee State).
Field Goal Good
Lane Clark 37 yd FG GOOD (Tennessee State led 17-14 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Jared Pinkney for 21 yds for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK) (Vanderbilt led 14-14 over Tennessee State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-17
Vanderbilt defeated Tennessee State.
Total yards
501-410
Vanderbilt held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
358
Vanderbilt averaged 8.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
143
Vanderbilt averaged 6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-9
Vanderbilt's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-7
Tennessee State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Vanderbilt | Tennessee State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 501 | 410 |
| Passing Yards | 143 | 285 |
| Rushing Yards | 358 | 125 |
| First Downs | 28 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-9 | 2-7 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-63 | 9-63 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-24 | 19-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 33:05 | 26:55 |