Total Yards
Vanderbilt481
Charleston Southern135
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2025)
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Charleston Southern at Vanderbilt
Aug 30, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
Charleston Southern
Road profile
Final Score
3 - 45
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Passing Yards
Vanderbilt280
Charleston Southern88
Rushing Yards
Vanderbilt201
Charleston Southern47
Turnovers
Vanderbilt0
Charleston Southern2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature79°F
Wind10 mph NE
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Vanderbilt vs Charleston Southern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Vanderbilt32:09
Charleston Southern27:51
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Vanderbilt routs Charleston Southern 45-3
Vanderbilt defeated Charleston Southern 45-3 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 481-135 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Vanderbilt set the terms early in a game that finished 45-3. Diego Pavia pass complete to Junior Sherrill for 12 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) came with 6:59 left in the first quarter, giving Vanderbilt the first major swing.
Vanderbilt's box score carried the story: 481 total yards, 201 rushing yards, and 280 passing yards. Charleston Southern finished with 135 total yards, including 47 on the ground and 88 through the air.
Vanderbilt converted 6-9 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Vanderbilt led 28-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jamezell Lassiter run for 35 yds for a TD (Mason Rohmiller KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Diego Pavia pass complete to Junior Sherrill for 12 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 14-0 over Charleston Southern).
Passing Touchdown
Diego Pavia pass complete to Kayleb Barnett for 9 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 7-0 over Charleston Southern).
Passing Touchdown
Diego Pavia pass complete to Sedrick Alexander for 26 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 28-0 over Charleston Southern).
Rushing Touchdown
AJ Newberry run for 4 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 21-0 over Charleston Southern).
Rushing Touchdown
Makhilyn Young run for 4 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 35-0 over Charleston Southern).
Rushing Touchdown
Jamezell Lassiter run for 35 yds for a TD (Mason Rohmiller KICK) (Vanderbilt led 45-0 over Charleston Southern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-3
Vanderbilt defeated Charleston Southern.
Total yards
481-135
Vanderbilt held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
201
Vanderbilt averaged 6.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
280
Vanderbilt averaged 10 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-9
Vanderbilt's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
Charleston Southern's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Vanderbilt | Charleston Southern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 481 | 135 |
| Passing Yards | 280 | 88 |
| Rushing Yards | 201 | 47 |
| First Downs | 25 | 7 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-9 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-60 | 5-54 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-28 | 10-19 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 32:09 | 27:51 |