Total Yards
Tennessee441
Vanderbilt321
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Vanderbilt at Tennessee
Nov 27, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 13
Away
Vanderbilt
SEC
Final Score
21 - 45
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Tennessee
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Passing Yards
Tennessee156
Vanderbilt206
Rushing Yards
Tennessee285
Vanderbilt115
Turnovers
Tennessee1
Vanderbilt1
Game Conditions
Temperature52°F
Wind8 mph W
Humidity
22%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Tennessee21:44
Vanderbilt38:16
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Game Story
Tennessee pulls away from Vanderbilt 45-21
Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt 45-21 in Week 13 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 441-321 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Tennessee set the terms early in a game that finished 45-21. Mike Wright pass intercepted for a TD (Chase McGrath KICK) came with {'seconds': 20, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Vanderbilt the first major swing.
Tennessee's box score carried the story: 441 total yards, 285 rushing yards, and 156 passing yards. Vanderbilt finished with 321 total yards, including 115 on the ground and 206 through the air.
Tennessee converted 2-8 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Tennessee led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Hendon Hooker pass complete to Cedric Tillman for 46 yds for a TD (Chase McGrath KICK).
Key Moments
Interception
Mike Wright pass intercepted for a TD (Chase McGrath KICK) (Vanderbilt led 0-7 over Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Jabari Small run for 6 yds for a TD (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 14-0 over Vanderbilt).
Field Goal Good
Chase McGrath 31 yd FG GOOD (Tennessee led 24-0 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Cedric Tillman for 24 yds for a TD (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 21-0 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Mike Wright pass complete to Will Sheppard for 56 yds for a TD (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (Vanderbilt led 7-24 over Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Rocko Griffin run for 13 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (Vanderbilt led 13-31 over Tennessee).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-21
Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt.
Total yards
441-321
Tennessee held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
285
Tennessee averaged 6.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
156
Tennessee averaged 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-8
Tennessee's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-17
Vanderbilt's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tennessee | Vanderbilt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 441 | 321 |
| Passing Yards | 156 | 206 |
| Rushing Yards | 285 | 115 |
| First Downs | 25 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-8 | 4-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 5-7 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-40 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-18 | 17-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 21:44 | 38:16 |