Total Yards
Vanderbilt546
Utah State393
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Utah State at Vanderbilt
Sep 27, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 5
Away
Utah State
Pac-12
Final Score
35 - 55
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Vanderbilt
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Vanderbilt321
Utah State274
Rushing Yards
Vanderbilt225
Utah State119
Turnovers
Vanderbilt1
Utah State1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature82°F
Wind8 mph N
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
5.24
Postgame Win Probability
Vanderbilt: 98.5%
Utah State: 1.5%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Vanderbilt vs Utah State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Vanderbilt33:17
Utah State26:43
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Vanderbilt beats Utah State 55-35
Vanderbilt defeated Utah State 55-35 in Week 5 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 546-393 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Vanderbilt set the terms early in a game that finished 55-35. Bryson Barnes pass complete to Miles Davis for 18 yds for a TD (Tanner Rinker KICK) came with 7:45 left in the first quarter, giving Utah State the first major swing.
Vanderbilt's box score carried the story: 546 total yards, 225 rushing yards, and 321 passing yards. Utah State finished with 393 total yards, including 119 on the ground and 274 through the air.
Vanderbilt converted 5-8 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Vanderbilt led 31-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Diego Pavia pass complete to Richie Hoskins for 53 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Bryson Barnes pass complete to Miles Davis for 18 yds for a TD (Tanner Rinker KICK) (Utah State led 7-0 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Diego Pavia pass complete to Junior Sherrill for 21 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 7-7 over Utah State).
Rushing Touchdown
Diego Pavia run for 6 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 14-14 over Utah State).
Passing Touchdown
Diego Pavia pass complete to Junior Sherrill for 18 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 21-14 over Utah State).
Passing Touchdown
Bryson Barnes pass complete to Josh Sterzer for 10 yds for a TD (Tanner Rinker KICK) (Utah State led 14-7 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Diego Pavia pass complete to Junior Sherrill for 18 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 28-14 over Utah State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
55-35
Vanderbilt defeated Utah State.
Total yards
546-393
Vanderbilt held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
225
Vanderbilt averaged 8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
321
Vanderbilt averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-8
Vanderbilt's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Utah State's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Vanderbilt | Utah State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 546 | 393 |
| Passing Yards | 321 | 274 |
| Rushing Yards | 225 | 119 |
| First Downs | 31 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-8 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-65 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-35 | 28-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 33:17 | 26:43 |