Total Yards
Vanderbilt394
Western Kentucky349
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Western Kentucky at Vanderbilt
Nov 4, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 10
Away
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
Final Score
17 - 31
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Passing Yards
Vanderbilt220
Western Kentucky355
Rushing Yards
Vanderbilt174
Western Kentucky-6
Turnovers
Vanderbilt1
Western Kentucky1
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind7 mph S
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Vanderbilt27:31
Western Kentucky32:29
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Game Story
Vanderbilt beats Western Kentucky 31-17
Vanderbilt defeated Western Kentucky 31-17 in Week 10 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 394-349 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Vanderbilt set the terms early in a game that finished 31-17. Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Trent Sherfield for 4 yds for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Vanderbilt the first major swing.
Vanderbilt's box score carried the story: 394 total yards, 174 rushing yards, and 220 passing yards. Western Kentucky finished with 349 total yards, including -6 on the ground and 355 through the air.
Vanderbilt converted 5-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Vanderbilt led 21-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Trent Sherfield run for 45 yds for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Trent Sherfield for 4 yds for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK) (Vanderbilt led 7-0 over Western Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Nacarius Fant pass complete to Quinton Baker for 25 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK) (Western Kentucky led 7-7 over Vanderbilt).
Rushing Touchdown
Ralph Webb run for 8 yds for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK) (Vanderbilt led 14-7 over Western Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Mike White run for 3 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK) (Western Kentucky led 14-14 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Kyle Shurmur pass complete to Trey Ellis for 31 yds for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK) (Vanderbilt led 21-14 over Western Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Trent Sherfield run for 45 yds for a TD, (Tommy Openshaw KICK) (Vanderbilt led 28-17 over Western Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-17
Vanderbilt defeated Western Kentucky.
Total yards
394-349
Vanderbilt held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
174
Vanderbilt averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
220
Vanderbilt averaged 10.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
Vanderbilt's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-21
Western Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Vanderbilt | Western Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 394 | 349 |
| Passing Yards | 220 | 355 |
| Rushing Yards | 174 | -6 |
| First Downs | 19 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 8-21 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-54 | 5-31 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-21 | 33-53 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 27:31 | 32:29 |