Total Yards
Vanderbilt321
East Tennessee State314
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East Tennessee State at Vanderbilt
Sep 5, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
East Tennessee State
Road profile
Final Score
23 - 3
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Vanderbilt236
East Tennessee State135
Rushing Yards
Vanderbilt85
East Tennessee State179
Turnovers
Vanderbilt3
East Tennessee State0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature75°F
Wind4 mph W
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Vanderbilt vs East Tennessee State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Vanderbilt27:13
East Tennessee State32:47
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
East Tennessee State beats Vanderbilt 23-3
East Tennessee State defeated Vanderbilt 23-3 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 314-321 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
East Tennessee State set the terms early in a game that finished 23-3. J.Bulovas 53 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-VAN, Holder-VAN. came with {'seconds': 21, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Vanderbilt the first major swing.
East Tennessee State's box score carried the story: 314 total yards, 179 rushing yards, and 135 passing yards. Vanderbilt finished with 321 total yards, including 85 on the ground and 236 through the air.
East Tennessee State converted 6-15 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, East Tennessee State led 10-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was T.Keltner 41 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-ETSU, Holder-ETSU..
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
J.Bulovas 53 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-VAN, Holder-VAN. (Vanderbilt led 3-0 over East Tennessee State).
Field Goal Good
T.Keltner 41 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-ETSU, Holder-ETSU. (East Tennessee State led 10-3 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
T.Riddell pass complete to VAN 5. Catch made by M.Murray at VAN 5. Gain of 5 yards. M.Murray for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (East Tennessee State led 7-3 over Vanderbilt).
Uncategorized
T.Keltner extra point is good. (East Tennessee State led 7-3 over Vanderbilt).
Field Goal Good
T.Keltner 25 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-ETSU, Holder-ETSU. (East Tennessee State led 13-3 over Vanderbilt).
Fumble Return Touchdown
K.Seals rushed to VAN 27 for -13 yards. K.Seals FUMBLES, forced by D.Manuel. Fumble RECOVERED by ETSU-S.Scott at VAN 27. S.Scott for yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Vanderbilt led 3-19 over East Tennessee State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-3
East Tennessee State defeated Vanderbilt.
Total yards
314-321
East Tennessee State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
179
East Tennessee State averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
135
East Tennessee State averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
East Tennessee State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Vanderbilt's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Vanderbilt | East Tennessee State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 321 | 314 |
| Passing Yards | 236 | 135 |
| Rushing Yards | 85 | 179 |
| First Downs | 23 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-70 | 7-75 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-44 | 13-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 27:13 | 32:47 |