Elon at Vanderbilt

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Vanderbilt beat Elon 45–⁠14. It was their first meeting; after it, Vanderbilt led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayElon5–⁠6 in 2011
14
HomeVanderbilt6–⁠7 in 2011
45

Final at FirstBank Stadium, NashvilleTV: ESGP, ESPN3Attendance 27,599

At kickoff
93°F, overcast, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Nashville International Airport (KBNA), 12 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Elon077014
Vanderbilt71432145

Standouts

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Player stats

Elon

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Thomas Wilson17/2723312
Tyler Smith1/4700
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Dontay Taylor1025113
Thomas Wilson823010
Aaron Mellette21209
Jeremy Inglesi5904
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Aaron Mellette11180132
A.J. Harris323014
Andre Davis117017
Darrius McQueen21307

Vanderbilt

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Larry Smith13/2712520
Jordan Rodgers3/45210
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Zac Stacy835016
Larry Smith434116
Casey Hayward123023
Wesley Tate123123
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jordan Matthews358044
Chris Boyd241230
Brandon Barden225014
Jerron Seymour222021
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Casey Hayward1220
Trey Wilson1211

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

ElonVanderbilt
323Total yards309
246Passing yards186
83Rushing yards132
7.7Yards per pass5.7
2.2Yards per rush5.5
17First downs16
5–⁠16Third downs4–⁠13
1–⁠1Fourth downs3–⁠3
2Turnovers0
7–⁠34Penalties4–⁠30
21:30Possession15:10

Efficiency

ElonVanderbilt
36%Success rate35%
0.07EPA per play−0.04
0.95Explosiveness1.14
−0.15Rushing EPA−0.04
0.31Passing EPA−0.04
41%Passing-down success32%
−0.21First-down EPA−0.28
0.28Second-down EPA−0.18
0.16Third-down EPA0.11

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Vanderbilt 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Vanderbilt end zoneElon end zoneQ1 ElonPunt, 3 playsQ1 VanderbiltPunt, 3 playsQ1 ElonFumble, 9 playsQ1 VanderbiltTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ1 ElonTouchdown run, 13 playsQ2 VanderbiltTouchdown run, 6 playsQ2 ElonPick-six, 1 play (Vanderbilt scores)Q2 VanderbiltResult not recordedQ2 ElonPunt, 3 playsQ2 VanderbiltPunt, 3 playsQ2 ElonMissed FG, 8 playsQ2 VanderbiltEnd of half, 1 playQ3 VanderbiltPunt, 3 playsQ3 ElonTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ3 VanderbiltField goal, 12 playsQ3 ElonPunt, 3 playsQ3 VanderbiltPunt, 3 playsQ3 ElonPunt, 9 playsQ4 VanderbiltTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ4 ElonInterception, 3 playsQ4 VanderbiltTouchdown run, 1 playQ4 ElonPunt, 3 playsQ4 VanderbiltTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 ElonPunt, 3 playsQ4 VanderbiltPunt, 6 playsQ4 ElonEnd of game, 8 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Vanderbilt drives left to right, Elon right to left.
  1. Q1 ElonPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  2. Q1 VanderbiltPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  3. Q1 ElonFumble, 9 plays, 46 yards
  4. Q1 VanderbiltTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 67 yards
  5. Q1 ElonTouchdown run, 13 plays, 90 yards
  6. Q2 VanderbiltTouchdown run, 6 plays, 76 yards
  7. Q2 ElonPick-six, 1 play (Vanderbilt scores), 0 yards
  8. Q2 VanderbiltResult not recorded, 21 yards
  9. Q2 ElonPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  10. Q2 VanderbiltPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  11. Q2 ElonMissed FG, 8 plays, 61 yards
  12. Q2 VanderbiltEnd of half, 1 play, −1 yard
  13. Q3 VanderbiltPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  14. Q3 ElonTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 49 yards
  15. Q3 VanderbiltField goal, 12 plays, 39 yards
  16. Q3 ElonPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  17. Q3 VanderbiltPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  18. Q3 ElonPunt, 9 plays, 19 yards
  19. Q4 VanderbiltTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 37 yards
  20. Q4 ElonInterception, 3 plays, −7 yards
  21. Q4 VanderbiltTouchdown run, 1 play, 23 yards
  22. Q4 ElonPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  23. Q4 VanderbiltTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 46 yards
  24. Q4 ElonPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  25. Q4 VanderbiltPunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  26. Q4 ElonEnd of game, 8 plays, 26 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Vanderbilt 7, Elon 0
Elon Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 19A.J. Harris rush for 1 yard to the Elon 20, tackled by Chris Marve.
15:002nd & 9 at own 20Thomas Wilson pass complete to Aaron Mellette for 8 yards to the Elon 28.
15:003rd & 1 at own 28Dontay Taylor rush for no gain to the Elon 28, tackled by Chris Marve and Tim Fugger.
15:004th & 1 at own 28Kenton Beal punt for 49 yards, returned by John Cole for 1 yard to the Vandy 24, tackled by Jonathan Conner.
Vanderbilt Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 24Zac Stacy rush for 5 yards to the Vandy 29, tackled by Joshua Jones.
12:532nd & 5 at own 29Larry Smith pass incomplete to N/A, hurried by Joshua Jones.
12:533rd & 5 at own 29Larry Smith rush for 4 yards to the Vandy 33, tackled by Jay Brown.
12:534th & 1 at own 33Richard Kent punt for 46 yards, downed at the Elon 21.
Elon Fumble, 9 plays
12:531st & 10 at own 21Thomas Wilson pass complete to Aaron Mellette for 20 yards to the Elon 41, tackled by Sean Richardson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
11:091st & 10 at own 41Aaron Mellette rush for 3 yards to the Elon 44, tackled by Tristan Strong.
11:092nd & 7 at own 44Dontay Taylor rush for 2 yards to the Elon 46, tackled by Chase Garnham and Sean Richardson.
11:093rd & 5 at own 46Thomas Wilson rush for 7 yards to the Vandy 47, tackled by Sean Richardson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
11:091st & 10 at opp 47Thomas Wilson pass incomplete to A.J. Harris, hurried by Sean Richardson, broken up by Chase Garnham.
11:092nd & 10 at opp 47Thomas Wilson pass complete to A.J. Harris for 14 yards to the Vandy 33, tackled by Javon Marshall for a 1ST down.
11:091st & 10 at opp 33Dontay Taylor rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Vandy 34, tackled by Chris Marve.
11:092nd & 11 at opp 34Dontay Taylor rush for 5 yards to the Vandy 29, tackled by Rob Lohr and Chase Garnham.
11:093rd & 6 at opp 29Thomas Wilson sacked by Tim Fugger for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, forced by Tim Fugger, recovered by Vandy Walker May at the Vandy 33.
Vanderbilt Touchdown pass, 9 plays
6:591st & 10 at own 33Casey Hayward rush for 23 yards to the Elon 44, tackled by Blake Thompson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
6:591st & 10 at opp 44Larry Smith pass complete to Jordan Matthews for 4 yards to the Elon 40, tackled by Edward Burns.
6:592nd & 6 at opp 40Zac Stacy rush for 5 yards to the Elon 35, tackled by Joshua Jones.
6:593rd & 1 at opp 35Zac Stacy rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Elon 39, tackled by Joshua Jones.
6:594th & 5 at opp 39Larry Smith pass complete to Brandon Barden for 14 yards to the Elon 25, tackled by Blake Thompson for a 1ST down.
6:591st & 10 at opp 25Larry Smith pass complete to Jonathan Krause for 5 yards to the Elon 20, tackled by Jordan Jones.
6:592nd & 5 at opp 20VANDERBILT penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted.
6:592nd & 10 at opp 25Larry Smith pass incomplete to N/A, broken up by Chandler Wrightenberry.
6:593rd & 10 at opp 25Larry Smith pass complete to Jordan Matthews for 10 yards to the Elon 15, tackled by Jonathan Conner for a 1ST down.
2:381st & 10 at opp 15Larry Smith pass complete to Fitz Lassing for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Vanderbilt 7, Elon 0
2:38Carey Spear extra point GOOD.
2:38Carey Spear kickoff for 70 yards returned by David Wood, tackled by Steven Clarke for 10 yards to the Elon 10, tackled by Steven Clarke.
Elon Touchdown run, 13 plays
2:381st & 10 at own 10A.J. Harris rush for 4 yards to the Elon 14, tackled by Eric Samuels and Tristan Strong.
2:382nd & 6 at own 14A.J. Harris rush for 1 yard to the Elon 15, tackled by Chris Marve.
2:383rd & 5 at own 15Thomas Wilson pass complete to Darrius McQueen for 6 yards to the Elon 21, tackled by Sean Richardson for a 1ST down.
2:381st & 10 at own 21A.J. Harris rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Elon 19, tackled by Chris Marve.
2:382nd & 12 at own 19Thomas Wilson pass complete to Aaron Mellette for 21 yards to the Elon 40, tackled by Trey Wilson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at own 40Thomas Wilson pass incomplete to Darrius McQueen.
Q2 15:002nd & 10 at own 40Thomas Wilson pass complete to Aaron Mellette for 12 yards to the Vandy 48, tackled by Kenny Ladler out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at opp 48ELON penalty 4 yard false start on N/A accepted, no play.
Q2 15:001st & 14 at own 48Thomas Wilson pass complete to Aaron Mellette for 9 yards to the Vandy 43, tackled by Sean Richardson and Chase Garnham.
Q2 15:002nd & 5 at opp 43Dontay Taylor rush for 13 yards to the Vandy 30, tackled by Casey Hayward and Johnell Thomas for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at opp 30Thomas Wilson pass complete to Aaron Mellette for 27 yards to the Vandy 3, tackled by Casey Hayward for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & goal at opp 3Dontay Taylor rush for 2 yards to the Vandy 1, tackled by Chris Marve and Kenny Ladler.
Q2 15:002nd & goal at opp 1Thomas Wilson rush for no gain to the Vandy 1, tackled by Chris Marve and Rob Lohr.
Q2 11:003rd & goal at opp 1Dontay Taylor rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Vanderbilt 7, Elon 6
Q2 11:00Adam Shreiner extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
Q2 11:00Lawson Furr kickoff for 68 yards returned by Andre Hal, tackled by Dale Riley for 22 yards to the Vandy 24, tackled by Dale Riley.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Vanderbilt 21, Elon 7
Vanderbilt Touchdown run, 6 plays
11:001st & 10 at own 24Zac Stacy rush for 9 yards to the Vandy 33, tackled by Edward Burns.
11:002nd & 1 at own 33Larry Smith pass complete to Jordan Matthews for 44 yards to the Elon 23, tackled by Edward Burns for a 1ST down.
11:001st & 10 at opp 23Larry Smith pass incomplete to Jordan Matthews, broken up by Akeem Langham.
11:002nd & 10 at opp 23Larry Smith pass complete to Zac Stacy for a loss of 2 yards to the Elon 25, tackled by Zach Henderson.
11:003rd & 12 at opp 25Larry Smith pass complete to John Cole for 9 yards to the Elon 16, tackled by Chandler Wrightenberry.
8:204th & 3 at opp 16Larry Smith rush for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Vanderbilt 13, Elon 7
8:20Carey Spear extra point GOOD.Vanderbilt 14, Elon 7
8:20Carey Spear kickoff for 62 yards returned by Jamal Shuman, tackled by Walker May for 15 yards to the Elon 23, tackled by Walker May.
Elon Pick-six, 1 play (Vanderbilt scores)
8:061st & 10 at own 23Thomas Wilson pass intercepted by Trey Wilson at the Elon 21, returned for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Vanderbilt 20, Elon 7
8:06Carey Spear extra point GOOD.Vanderbilt 21, Elon 7
8:06Carey Spear kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Elon Punt, 3 plays
8:061st & 10 at own 20A.J. Harris rush for 2 yards to the Elon 22, tackled by Walker May.
8:062nd & 8 at own 22Thomas Wilson pass complete to Darrius McQueen for 7 yards to the Elon 29, tackled by Chris Marve.
8:063rd & 1 at own 29Thomas Wilson pass incomplete to N/A.
8:064th & 1 at own 29Kenton Beal punt for 39 yards, fair catch by John Cole at the Vandy 32.
Vanderbilt Punt, 3 plays
8:061st & 10 at own 32Larry Smith rush for 6 yards to the Vandy 38, tackled by Dale Riley.
6:282nd & 4 at own 38Zac Stacy rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Vandy 32, tackled by Joshua Jones.
6:283rd & 10 at own 32Larry Smith pass incomplete to Jordan Matthews, hurried by Zach Henderson.
6:284th & 10 at own 32Richard Kent punt for 39 yards, fair catch by David Wood at the Elon 29.
Elon Missed FG, 8 plays
6:281st & 10 at own 29Thomas Wilson rush for 7 yards to the Elon 36, tackled by Jared Morse.
4:552nd & 3 at own 36VANDERBILT penalty 5 yard offside on Johnell Thomas accepted, no play.
4:551st & 10 at own 41Thomas Wilson pass complete to Aaron Mellette for 27 yards to the Vandy 32, tackled by Casey Hayward out-of-bounds, VANDERBILT penalty pass interference declined for a 1ST down.
4:551st & 10 at opp 32Aaron Mellette rush for 9 yards to the Vandy 23, tackled by Andre Hal.
4:552nd & 1 at opp 23Thomas Wilson pass complete to A.J. Harris for 9 yards to the Vandy 14, tackled by Chris Marve and Johnell Thomas for a 1ST down.
4:551st & 10 at opp 14A.J. Harris rush for no gain to the Vandy 14, tackled by Casey Hayward.
4:552nd & 10 at opp 14Thomas Wilson pass incomplete to Darrius McQueen, broken up by Javon Marshall.
4:553rd & 10 at opp 14Thomas Wilson pass complete to Aaron Mellette for 9 yards to the Vandy 5, tackled by Trey Wilson.
4:554th & 1 at opp 5ELON penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted, no play.
0:324th & 6 at opp 10Timeout ELON, clock 00:32.
0:274th & 6 at opp 10Adam Shreiner 27 yard field goal MISSED.
Vanderbilt End of half, 1 play
0:271st & 10 at own 20Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Vandy 19.
Q3 15:00Lawson Furr kickoff for 63 yards returned by Andre Hal, tackled by Jonathan Conner for 19 yards to the Vandy 26, tackled by Jonathan Conner.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Vanderbilt 24, Elon 14
Vanderbilt Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 26Larry Smith pass complete to Jerron Seymour for 1 yard to the Vandy 27, tackled by Jonathan Conner.
15:002nd & 9 at own 27Larry Smith pass complete to Jonathan Krause for 2 yards to the Vandy 29, tackled by Joshua Jones.
15:003rd & 7 at own 29Larry Smith pass incomplete to Jonathan Krause, hurried by Jay Brown.
15:004th & 7 at own 29Richard Kent punt for 35 yards, downed at the Vandy 49, VANDERBILT penalty 15 yard kick catching interference on Steven Clarke accepted.
Elon Touchdown pass, 3 plays
13:301st & 10 at opp 49A.J. Harris rush for no gain to the Vandy 49, tackled by Colt Nichter.
13:302nd & 10 at opp 49Thomas Wilson pass complete to Andre Davis for 17 yards to the Vandy 32, tackled by Tristan Strong for a 1ST down.
12:211st & 10 at opp 32Thomas Wilson pass complete to Aaron Mellette for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Vanderbilt 21, Elon 13
12:21Adam Shreiner extra point GOOD.Vanderbilt 21, Elon 14
12:21Lawson Furr kickoff for 60 yards returned by Eric Samuels, tackled by Juan Burnett for 35 yards to the Vandy 45, tackled by Juan Burnett out-of-bounds.
Vanderbilt Field goal, 12 plays
12:211st & 10 at own 45Larry Smith pass incomplete to Jordan Matthews, broken up by Edward Burns.
12:212nd & 10 at own 45Larry Smith rush for 8 yards to the Elon 47, tackled by Joshua Jones.
12:213rd & 2 at opp 47Micah Powell rush for 1 yard to the Elon 46, tackled by Zach Henderson and Joshua Jones.
12:214th & 1 at opp 46Micah Powell rush for 4 yards to the Elon 42, tackled by Tevin James for a 1ST down.
12:211st & 10 at opp 42Larry Smith pass incomplete, hurried by Joshua Jones.
12:212nd & 10 at opp 42Jerron Seymour rush for 14 yards to the Elon 28, tackled by Akeem Langham and Blake Thompson for a 1ST down.
12:211st & 10 at opp 28Jerron Seymour rush for 6 yards to the Elon 22, tackled by Olufemi Lamikanra and Zach Henderson.
12:212nd & 4 at opp 22Larry Smith pass incomplete to Fitz Lassing, hurried by Jordan Jones.
12:213rd & 4 at opp 22ELON penalty 5 yard pass interference on Akeem Langham accepted, no play.
12:211st & 10 at opp 17Larry Smith pass incomplete to Jonathan Krause, broken up by Dale Riley.
12:212nd & 10 at opp 17Larry Smith pass complete to Zac Stacy for 1 yard to the Elon 16, tackled by Jay Brown.
12:213rd & 9 at opp 16Larry Smith pass incomplete to Jordan Matthews, broken up by Akeem Langham.
7:534th & 9 at opp 16Carey Spear 33 yard field goal GOOD.Vanderbilt 24, Elon 14
7:53Carey Spear kickoff for 60 yards returned by Jamal Shuman, tackled by Walker May and Karl Butler for 19 yards to the Elon 29, tackled by Walker May and Karl Butler.
Elon Punt, 3 plays
7:531st & 10 at own 29A.J. Harris rush for no gain to the Elon 29, tackled by Chris Marve and Casey Hayward.
7:532nd & 10 at own 29A.J. Harris rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Elon 27, tackled by Casey Hayward.
7:533rd & 12 at own 27Thomas Wilson rush for 10 yards to the Elon 37, tackled by Chase Garnham.
5:344th & 2 at own 37Timeout ELON, clock 05:34.
5:344th & 2 at own 37Kenton Beal punt for 27 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Vandy 36.
Vanderbilt Punt, 3 plays
5:251st & 10 at own 36Jerron Seymour rush for no gain to the Vandy 36, tackled by Jordan Jones.
5:252nd & 10 at own 36Jonathan Krause rush for 6 yards to the Vandy 42, tackled by Chandler Wrightenberry.
5:253rd & 4 at own 42Larry Smith pass incomplete to Jordan Matthews, broken up by David Wood.
5:254th & 4 at own 42Richard Kent punt for 46 yards, returned by David Wood for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Elon David Wood at the Elon 9.
Elon Punt, 9 plays
3:521st & 10 at own 9Thomas Wilson pass incomplete to Aaron Mellette.
3:522nd & 10 at own 9Thomas Wilson rush for 5 yards to the Elon 14, tackled by Chris Marve and Colt Nichter.
3:523rd & 5 at own 14Thomas Wilson pass complete to Aaron Mellette for 6 yards to the Elon 20, tackled by Chase Garnham for a 1ST down.
3:521st & 10 at own 20Thomas Wilson pass incomplete to Darrius McQueen.
3:522nd & 10 at own 20Thomas Wilson pass complete to Aaron Mellette for 9 yards to the Elon 29, tackled by Colt Nichter.
3:523rd & 1 at own 29Dontay Taylor rush for 1 yard to the Elon 30, tackled by Chris Marve for a 1ST down.
3:521st & 10 at own 30Thomas Wilson rush for no gain to the Elon 30, tackled by Kyle Woestmann and Chase Garnham.
3:522nd & 10 at own 30Andre Davis rush for 3 yards to the Elon 33, tackled by Trey Wilson.
Q4 15:003rd & 7 at own 33Thomas Wilson pass incomplete to N/A.
Q4 15:004th & 7 at own 33ELON penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
Q4 15:004th & 12 at own 28Kenton Beal punt for 9 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Elon 37.
4th quarter8 drives, then Vanderbilt 45, Elon 14
Vanderbilt Touchdown pass, 5 plays
14:481st & 10 at opp 37Zac Stacy rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Elon 40, tackled by Tevin James and Jonathan Conner.
14:482nd & 13 at opp 40Larry Smith pass incomplete to Fitz Lassing.
14:483rd & 13 at opp 40ELON penalty 5 yard substitution infraction accepted.
14:483rd & 8 at opp 35Larry Smith pass complete to Brandon Barden for 11 yards to the Elon 24, tackled by Chandler Wrightenberry for a 1ST down.
14:481st & 10 at opp 24Zac Stacy rush for 13 yards to the Elon 11, tackled by Blake Thompson for a 1ST down.
13:291st & 10 at opp 11Larry Smith pass complete to Chris Boyd for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Vanderbilt 30, Elon 14
13:29Carey Spear extra point GOOD.Vanderbilt 31, Elon 14
13:29Carey Spear kickoff for 66 yards returned by Jamal Shuman, tackled by Steven Clarke and Archibald Barnes for 19 yards to the Elon 23, tackled by Steven Clarke and Archibald Barnes.
Elon Interception, 3 plays
13:291st & 10 at own 23ELON penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted, no play.
13:291st & 15 at own 18Thomas Wilson pass complete to A.J. Harris for no gain to the Elon 18, tackled by Johnell Thomas.
13:292nd & 15 at own 18Thomas Wilson sacked by Johnell Thomas for a loss of 2 yards to the Elon 16.
13:293rd & 17 at own 16Thomas Wilson pass intercepted by Casey Hayward at the Elon 45, returned for 22 yards to the Elon 23, tackled by Ned Cuthbertson out-of-bounds.
Vanderbilt Touchdown run, 1 play
11:451st & 10 at opp 23Wesley Tate rush for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Vanderbilt 37, Elon 14
11:45Carey Spear extra point GOOD.Vanderbilt 38, Elon 14
11:45Carey Spear kickoff for 70 yards returned by Jamal Shuman, tackled by Reggie Ford and Udom Umoh for 20 yards to the Elon 20, tackled by Reggie Ford and Udom Umoh.
Elon Punt, 3 plays
11:451st & 10 at own 20Dontay Taylor rush for no gain to the Elon 20, tackled by Karl Butler.
11:452nd & 10 at own 20Dontay Taylor rush for 2 yards to the Elon 22, tackled by Tim Fugger.
11:453rd & 8 at own 22Thomas Wilson pass incomplete to Darrius McQueen.
11:454th & 8 at own 22Kenton Beal punt for 37 yards, returned by John Cole, tackled by Dontay Taylor out-of-bounds.
Vanderbilt Touchdown pass, 4 plays
11:451st & 10 at opp 46Zac Stacy rush for 16 yards to the Elon 30, tackled by Andrew Straus for a 1ST down.
9:541st & 10 at opp 30Larry Smith pass incomplete to Brandon Barden.
9:542nd & 10 at opp 30Larry Smith pass incomplete to Brandon Barden, hurried by David Wood.
9:213rd & 10 at opp 30Timeout Vanderbilt, clock 09:21.
9:123rd & 10 at opp 30Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Chris Boyd for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, ELON penalty holding declined.Vanderbilt 44, Elon 14
9:12Ryan Fowler extra point GOOD.Vanderbilt 45, Elon 14
9:12Ryan Fowler kickoff for 68 yards returned by David Wood, tackled by Karl Butler for 20 yards to the Elon 22, tackled by Karl Butler.
Elon Punt, 3 plays
9:121st & 10 at own 22A.J. Harris rush for 2 yards to the Elon 24, tackled by DeAndre Jones and Karl Butler.
9:122nd & 8 at own 24Tyler Smith pass incomplete to Andre Davis.
9:123rd & 8 at own 24Tyler Smith pass incomplete to N/A.
9:124th & 8 at own 24Kenton Beal punt for 42 yards, returned by Jonathan Krause for 4 yards to the Vandy 38, tackled by Akeem Langham.
Vanderbilt Punt, 6 plays
7:571st & 10 at own 38Jordan Rodgers sacked by Jonathan Spain for a loss of 9 yards to the Vandy 29.
7:572nd & 19 at own 29Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Udom Umoh for 1 yard to the Vandy 30, tackled by Thonda Taylor.
7:573rd & 18 at own 30Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Jerron Seymour for 21 yards to the Elon 49, tackled by Tony Thompson and Akeem Langham for a 1ST down.
7:571st & 10 at opp 49Jerron Seymour rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Vandy 46, tackled by Miles Williams.
7:572nd & 15 at own 46Jordan Rodgers rush for 1 yard to the Vandy 47, tackled by Brandon Brant.
7:573rd & 14 at own 47ELON penalty 5 yard substitution infraction accepted.
7:573rd & 9 at opp 48Jordan Rodgers pass incomplete to N/A.
7:574th & 9 at opp 48Richard Kent punt for 48 yards for a touchback.
Elon End of game, 8 plays
7:571st & 10 at own 20Jeremy Inglesi rush for 4 yards to the Elon 24, tackled by DeAndre Jones.
3:562nd & 6 at own 24Tyler Smith rush for 5 yards to the Elon 29, tackled by Al Owens.
3:563rd & 1 at own 29Tyler Smith pass incomplete to Jeremy Inglesi.
3:564th & 1 at own 29VANDERBILT penalty 5 yard roughing the kicker on Archibald Barnes accepted, no play.
3:561st & 10 at own 34Jeremy Inglesi rush for 2 yards to the Elon 36, tackled by DeAndre Jones.
3:562nd & 8 at own 36Jeremy Inglesi rush for no gain to the Elon 36, tackled by Dexter Daniels.
3:563rd & 8 at own 36Tyler Smith pass complete to Taylor Berry for 7 yards to the Elon 43, tackled by Karl Butler.
0:374th & 1 at own 43Timeout ELON, clock 00:37.
0:374th & 1 at own 43Jeremy Inglesi rush for 2 yards to the Elon 45, tackled by Thomas Ryan for a 1ST down.
0:371st & 10 at own 45Jeremy Inglesi rush for 1 yard to the Elon 46, tackled by DeAndre Jones.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Vanderbilt leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2022Vanderbilt 42, Elon 31
2011Vanderbilt 45, Elon 14

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