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Auburn at Vanderbilt

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Vanderbilt beat Auburn 17–⁠13. It was their 38th meeting; after it, Auburn led the series 19–⁠18–⁠1.

AwayAuburn3–⁠9 in 2012
13
HomeVanderbilt9–⁠4 in 2012
17

Final at FirstBank Stadium, NashvilleTV: ESGP, ESPN3, SECNAttendance 40,350

At kickoff
57°F, mostly cloudy, wind 5 mph, gusts to 17 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Nashville International Airport (KBNA), 12 km from the stadium, 28 minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Auburn0100313
Vanderbilt737017

Standouts

  • RushingZac Stacy27 carries, 169 yards, 1 TDVanderbilt

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Player stats

Auburn

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Clint Moseley14/209800
Jonathan Wallace1/11100
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Tre Mason1685134
Onterio McCalebb839012
Jay Prosch1505
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Emory Blake447024
C.J. Uzomah223018
Ricardo Louis111011
Jay Prosch2906

Vanderbilt

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Jordan Rodgers15/2517300
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Zac Stacy27169130
Jordan Rodgers62709
Wesley Tate71417
Brian Kimbrow2302
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Chris Boyd677037
Jordan Matthews346023
Zac Stacy224016
Kris Kentera31907

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

Team stats

AuburnVanderbilt
212Total yards382
109Passing yards173
103Rushing yards209
5.2Yards per pass6.7
3.1Yards per rush4.6
15First downs17
2–⁠12Third downs5–⁠15
0–⁠1Fourth downs2–⁠5
0Turnovers3
4–⁠40Penalties5–⁠35
30:43Possession29:03

Efficiency

AuburnVanderbilt
36%Success rate40%
−0.08EPA per play0.06
0.70Explosiveness1.01
−0.04Rushing EPA−0.01
−0.11Passing EPA0.22
15%Passing-down success23%
−0.05First-down EPA0.01
−0.08Second-down EPA0.07
−0.07Third-down EPA0.40

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 56% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Vanderbilt end zoneAuburn end zoneQ1 VanderbiltTouchdown run, 16 playsQ1 AuburnPunt, 4 playsQ1 VanderbiltFumble, 7 playsQ1 AuburnPunt, 3 playsQ2 VanderbiltFumble, 4 playsQ2 AuburnField goal, 8 playsQ2 VanderbiltPunt, 3 playsQ2 AuburnPunt, 3 playsQ2 VanderbiltTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ2 AuburnTouchdown run, 5 playsQ2 VanderbiltField goal, 11 playsQ3 AuburnPunt, 7 playsQ3 VanderbiltTouchdown run, 7 playsQ3 AuburnPunt, 3 playsQ3 VanderbiltPunt, 3 playsQ3 AuburnPunt, 5 playsQ3 VanderbiltPunt, 3 playsQ4 AuburnField goal, 8 playsQ4 VanderbiltTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 AuburnPunt, 3 playsQ4 VanderbiltFumble, 6 playsQ4 AuburnTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 VanderbiltEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Vanderbilt drives left to right, Auburn right to left.
  1. Q1 VanderbiltTouchdown run, 16 plays, 75 yards
  2. Q1 AuburnPunt, 4 plays, 21 yards
  3. Q1 VanderbiltFumble, 7 plays, 64 yards
  4. Q1 AuburnPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  5. Q2 VanderbiltFumble, 4 plays, 1 yard
  6. Q2 AuburnField goal, 8 plays, −3 yards
  7. Q2 VanderbiltPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  8. Q2 AuburnPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  9. Q2 VanderbiltTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 55 yards
  10. Q2 AuburnTouchdown run, 5 plays, 52 yards
  11. Q2 VanderbiltField goal, 11 plays, 13 yards
  12. Q3 AuburnPunt, 7 plays, 26 yards
  13. Q3 VanderbiltTouchdown run, 7 plays, 85 yards
  14. Q3 AuburnPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  15. Q3 VanderbiltPunt, 3 plays, 40 yards
  16. Q3 AuburnPunt, 5 plays, 20 yards
  17. Q3 VanderbiltPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  18. Q4 AuburnField goal, 8 plays, 22 yards
  19. Q4 VanderbiltTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 56 yards
  20. Q4 AuburnPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  21. Q4 VanderbiltFumble, 6 plays, 70 yards
  22. Q4 AuburnTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 62 yards
  23. Q4 VanderbiltEnd of game, 2 plays, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter4 drives, then Vanderbilt 7, Auburn 0
Vanderbilt Touchdown run, 16 plays
14:531st & 10 at own 25Zac Stacy rush for 3 yards to the Vandy 28.
14:272nd & 7 at own 28VANDERBILT penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
14:102nd & 12 at own 23Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Chris Boyd for 11 yards to the Vandy 34.
13:243rd & 1 at own 34Zac Stacy rush for 2 yards to the Vandy 36 for a 1ST down.
12:551st & 10 at own 36Zac Stacy rush for 3 yards to the Vandy 39.
12:302nd & 7 at own 39Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Jordan Matthews for 23 yards to the Aub 38 for a 1ST down.
12:011st & 10 at opp 38Jordan Rodgers pass incomplete to Jonathan Krause.
11:532nd & 10 at opp 38Zac Stacy rush for 2 yards to the Aub 36.
11:043rd & 8 at opp 36Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Jonathan Krause for 7 yards to the Aub 29.
10:354th & 1 at opp 29Zac Stacy rush for 4 yards to the Aub 25 for a 1ST down.
10:051st & 10 at opp 25Zac Stacy rush for 2 yards to the Aub 23.
9:252nd & 8 at opp 23Zac Stacy rush for 6 yards to the Aub 17.
8:423rd & 2 at opp 17Wesley Tate rush for no gain to the Aub 17.
8:164th & 2 at opp 17Wesley Tate rush for 2 yards to the Aub 15 for a 1ST down.
7:441st & 10 at opp 15Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Kris Kentera for 7 yards to the Aub 8.
7:082nd & 3 at opp 8Jordan Rodgers rush for 1 yard to the Aub 7.
6:353rd & 2 at opp 7Wesley Tate rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Vanderbilt 6, Auburn 0
6:35Carey Spear extra point GOOD.Vanderbilt 7, Auburn 0
6:35Carey Spear kickoff for 53 yards returned by Onterio McCalebb for 14 yards to the Aub 26.
Auburn Punt, 4 plays
6:241st & 10 at own 26Tre Mason rush for 17 yards to the Aub 43 for a 1ST down.
5:481st & 10 at own 43Clint Moseley rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Aub 42.
5:052nd & 11 at own 42Tre Mason rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Aub 41.
4:193rd & 12 at own 41Clint Moseley pass complete to Trovon Reed for 6 yards to the Aub 47.
3:494th & 6 at own 47Steven Clark punt for 53 yards for a touchback.
Vanderbilt Fumble, 7 plays
3:381st & 10 at own 20Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Chris Boyd for 9 yards to the Vandy 29.
3:102nd & 1 at own 29Zac Stacy rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Vandy 28.
2:403rd & 2 at own 28Zac Stacy rush for 27 yards to the Aub 45 for a 1ST down.
2:051st & 10 at opp 45Jordan Rodgers pass incomplete to Zac Stacy.
2:052nd & 10 at opp 45Timeout AUBURN, clock 2:05.
1:522nd & 10 at opp 45Wesley Tate rush for 4 yards to the Aub 41.
1:263rd & 6 at opp 41Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Jordan Matthews for 7 yards to the Aub 34 for a 1ST down.
0:361st & 10 at opp 34Wesley Tate rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by Aub Cassanova McKinzy at the Aub 33.
Auburn Punt, 3 plays
0:281st & 10 at own 33Tre Mason rush for 1 yard to the Aub 34.
Q2 14:222nd & 9 at own 34Clint Moseley pass complete to Onterio McCalebb for 2 yards to the Aub 36.
Q2 13:583rd & 7 at own 36Clint Moseley sacked by Chase Garnham for a loss of 1 yard to the Aub 35.
Q2 13:314th & 8 at own 35Steven Clark punt for 38 yards to the Vandy 42, no return, AUBURN penalty 15 yard Kick Catching Interference accepted.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Tied at 10
Vanderbilt Fumble, 4 plays
13:311st & 10 at own 42VANDERBILT penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
13:001st & 15 at own 37Brian Kimbrow rush for 2 yards to the Vandy 39.
12:492nd & 13 at own 39Jordan Rodgers pass incomplete to Jordan Matthews.
12:393rd & 8 at own 39Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Chris Boyd for 4 yards to the Vandy 43.
11:564th & 4 at own 43Wesley Tate rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Aub Ashton Richardson at the Vandy 37.
Auburn Field goal, 8 plays
11:431st & 10 at opp 37Tre Mason rush for 6 yards to the Vandy 31.
11:052nd & 4 at opp 31Onterio McCalebb rush for 9 yards to the Vandy 22 for a 1ST down.
10:381st & 10 at opp 22Onterio McCalebb rush for 2 yards to the Vandy 20.
9:522nd & 8 at opp 20Jonathan Wallace pass complete to Ricardo Louis for 11 yards to the Vandy 9 for a 1ST down.
9:231st & goal at opp 9Tre Mason rush for 1 yard to the Vandy 8.
8:492nd & goal at opp 8Tre Mason rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Vandy 10.
8:183rd & 0 at opp 10Timeout AUBURN, clock 8:18.
8:143rd & goal at opp 10Clint Moseley pass incomplete to Emory Blake.
8:104th & goal at opp 10Cody Parkey 27 yard field goal GOOD.Vanderbilt 7, Auburn 3
8:10Cody Parkey kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Vanderbilt Punt, 3 plays
7:551st & 10 at own 25Zac Stacy rush for 2 yards to the Vandy 27.
7:212nd & 8 at own 27Jordan Rodgers pass incomplete to Chris Boyd.
7:163rd & 8 at own 27Jordan Rodgers pass incomplete to Jonathan Krause.
7:044th & 8 at own 27Richard Kent punt for 53 yards, returned by Quan Bray for a loss of 3 yards to the Aub 17.
Auburn Punt, 3 plays
6:371st & 10 at own 17Clint Moseley pass complete to Jay Prosch for 3 yards to the Aub 20.
6:172nd & 7 at own 20Tre Mason rush for 5 yards to the Aub 25.
5:353rd & 2 at own 25Onterio McCalebb rush for no gain to the Aub 25.
5:184th & 2 at own 25Steven Clark punt for 35 yards, returned by Jonathan Krause for 3 yards to the Vandy 43.
Vanderbilt Turnover on downs, 4 plays
5:041st & 10 at own 43Zac Stacy rush for 2 yards to the Vandy 45.
4:552nd & 8 at own 45Zac Stacy rush for 4 yards to the Vandy 49.
4:553rd & 4 at own 49Jordan Rodgers rush for 3 yards to the Aub 48.
3:434th & 1 at opp 48Zac Stacy rush for no gain to the Aub 48.
Auburn Touchdown run, 5 plays
3:331st & 10 at own 48Clint Moseley pass complete to Emory Blake for 11 yards to the Vandy 41 for a 1ST down.
3:021st & 10 at opp 41Tre Mason rush for 11 yards to the Vandy 30 for a 1ST down.
2:291st & 10 at opp 30Clint Moseley pass complete to Emory Blake for 24 yards to the Vandy 6 for a 1ST down.
1:491st & goal at opp 6Onterio McCalebb rush for 5 yards to the Vandy 1.
1:212nd & goal at opp 1Tre Mason rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Auburn 9, Vanderbilt 7
1:21Cody Parkey extra point GOOD.Auburn 10, Vanderbilt 7
1:21Cody Parkey kickoff for 65 yards returned by Brian Kimbrow for 22 yards to the Vandy 22.
Vanderbilt Field goal, 11 plays
1:081st & 10 at own 22Jordan Rodgers rush for 6 yards to the Vandy 28.
1:082nd & 4 at own 28VANDERBILT penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
1:002nd & 9 at own 23Jordan Rodgers rush for 8 yards to the Vandy 31.
0:483rd & 1 at own 31Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Chris Boyd for 11 yards to the Vandy 42 for a 1ST down.
0:381st & 10 at own 42Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Zac Stacy for 8 yards to the 50 yard line.
0:382nd & 2 at the 50Timeout VANDERBILT, clock 0:38.
0:342nd & 2 at the 50Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Kris Kentera for 6 yards to the Aub 44 for a 1ST down.
0:311st & 10 at opp 44Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Kris Kentera for 6 yards to the Aub 38.
0:242nd & 4 at opp 38Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Zac Stacy for 16 yards to the Aub 22 for a 1ST down.
0:201st & 10 at opp 22Team pass incomplete.
0:162nd & 10 at opp 22Jordan Rodgers pass incomplete to Jonathan Krause.
0:163rd & 10 at opp 22Timeout AUBURN, clock 0:16.
0:073rd & 10 at opp 22Jordan Rodgers rush for 9 yards to the Aub 13.
0:034th & 1 at opp 13Timeout VANDERBILT, clock 0:03.
0:004th & 1 at opp 13Carey Spear 30 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 10
Q3 15:00Carey Spear kickoff for 65 yards returned by Onterio McCalebb for 19 yards to the Aub 19.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Vanderbilt 17, Auburn 10
Auburn Punt, 7 plays
14:401st & 10 at own 19Tre Mason rush for 10 yards to the Aub 29 for a 1ST down.
14:061st & 10 at own 29Onterio McCalebb rush for 9 yards to the Aub 38.
13:362nd & 1 at own 38Jay Prosch rush for 5 yards to the Aub 43 for a 1ST down.
13:051st & 10 at own 43Onterio McCalebb rush for 12 yards to the Vandy 45 for a 1ST down.
11:591st & 10 at opp 45Jonathan Wallace rush for 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Kyle Woestmann, recovered by Aub Jay Prosch at the Aub 45.
11:242nd & 20 at own 45Clint Moseley pass complete to Emory Blake for 6 yards to the Vandy 49.
10:433rd & 14 at opp 49Clint Moseley sacked by Kyle Woestmann for a loss of 6 yards to the Aub 45.
10:304th & 20 at own 45Steven Clark punt for 40 yards, fair catch by Jonathan Krause at the Vandy 15.
Vanderbilt Touchdown run, 7 plays
10:201st & 10 at own 15Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Jordan Matthews for 16 yards to the Vandy 31 for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at own 31Zac Stacy rush for 9 yards to the Vandy 40.
9:202nd & 1 at own 40Zac Stacy rush for 3 yards to the Vandy 43 for a 1ST down.
9:051st & 10 at own 43Wesley Tate rush for 6 yards to the Vandy 49.
8:362nd & 4 at own 49Zac Stacy rush for 19 yards to the Aub 32 for a 1ST down.
8:031st & 10 at opp 32Zac Stacy rush for 30 yards to the Aub 2 for a 1ST down.
7:341st & goal at opp 2Zac Stacy rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Vanderbilt 16, Auburn 10
7:34Ryan Fowler extra point GOOD.Vanderbilt 17, Auburn 10
7:34Carey Spear kickoff for 65 yards returned by Onterio McCalebb for 15 yards to the Aub 15.
Auburn Punt, 3 plays
7:211st & 10 at own 15Tre Mason rush for no gain to the Aub 15.
6:412nd & 10 at own 15Clint Moseley pass incomplete to C.J. Uzomah.
6:413rd & 10 at own 15Timeout AUBURN, clock 6:41.
6:303rd & 10 at own 15Clint Moseley pass complete to Quan Bray for 7 yards to the Aub 22.
5:554th & 3 at own 22Steven Clark punt for 38 yards to the Aub 45, no return, AUBURN penalty 15 yard Kick Catching Interference accepted.
Vanderbilt Punt, 3 plays
5:461st & 10 at opp 45Jordan Rodgers pass incomplete to Zac Stacy.
5:382nd & 10 at opp 45Jordan Rodgers rush for no gain to the Aub 45.
4:543rd & 10 at opp 45Jordan Rodgers pass incomplete to Jordan Matthews.
4:454th & 10 at opp 45Richard Kent punt for 45 yards for a touchback.
Auburn Punt, 5 plays
4:351st & 10 at own 20Clint Moseley pass complete to Emory Blake for 6 yards to the Aub 26.
3:582nd & 4 at own 26Tre Mason rush for 34 yards to the Vandy 40 for a 1ST down.
3:341st & 10 at opp 40AUBURN penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
3:031st & 15 at opp 45Clint Moseley pass complete to Onterio McCalebb for no gain to the Vandy 45.
2:362nd & 15 at opp 45AUBURN penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
2:002nd & 20 at the 50Clint Moseley pass complete to Quan Bray for no gain to the 50 yard line.
1:003rd & 20 at the 50Clint Moseley sacked by Chase Garnham for a loss of 10 yards to the Aub 40.
0:454th & 30 at own 40Steven Clark punt for 40 yards, fair catch by Jonathan Krause at the Vandy 20.
Vanderbilt Punt, 3 plays
0:381st & 10 at own 20Zac Stacy rush for 2 yards to the Vandy 22.
Q4 14:492nd & 8 at own 22Brian Kimbrow rush for 1 yard to the Vandy 23.
Q4 14:123rd & 7 at own 23Jordan Rodgers pass incomplete to Jordan Matthews.
Q4 14:014th & 7 at own 23Richard Kent punt for 38 yards, returned by Quan Bray for 10 yards to the Aub 49.
4th quarter6 drives, then Vanderbilt 17, Auburn 13
Auburn Field goal, 8 plays
13:501st & 10 at own 49Tre Mason rush for 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
13:042nd & 9 at the 50Clint Moseley pass complete to Jay Prosch for 6 yards to the Vandy 44.
12:243rd & 3 at opp 44Jonathan Wallace rush for 7 yards to the Vandy 37 for a 1ST down.
11:351st & 10 at opp 37Jonathan Wallace rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Vandy 24, VANDERBILT penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted for a 1ST down.
11:151st & 10 at opp 24Onterio McCalebb rush for 4 yards to the Vandy 20.
10:102nd & 6 at opp 20Tre Mason rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Vandy 21.
9:593rd & 7 at opp 21Clint Moseley pass incomplete to Trovon Reed.
9:554th & 7 at opp 21Cody Parkey 39 yard field goal GOOD.Vanderbilt 17, Auburn 13
9:55Cody Parkey kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Vanderbilt Turnover on downs, 6 plays
9:481st & 10 at own 25Jordan Rodgers pass incomplete to Chris Boyd.
9:382nd & 10 at own 25Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Chris Boyd for 37 yards to the Aub 38 for a 1ST down.
9:001st & 10 at opp 38Zac Stacy rush for 4 yards to the Aub 34.
8:172nd & 6 at opp 34Josh Grady rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Aub 36.
7:403rd & 8 at opp 36Jordan Rodgers pass complete to Chris Boyd for 5 yards to the Aub 31.
7:064th & 3 at opp 31Timeout VANDERBILT, clock 7:06.
7:004th & 3 at opp 31Zac Stacy sacked by Gabe Wright for a loss of 7 yards to the Aub 38.
Auburn Punt, 3 plays
6:301st & 10 at own 38Tre Mason rush for 2 yards to the Aub 40.
6:022nd & 8 at own 40VANDERBILT penalty 5 yard Offside accepted.
5:452nd & 3 at own 45Tre Mason rush for no gain to the Aub 45.
5:053rd & 3 at own 45Onterio McCalebb rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Aub 43.
4:414th & 5 at own 43Steven Clark punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Jonathan Krause at the Vandy 19.
Vanderbilt Fumble, 6 plays
4:321st & 10 at own 19Zac Stacy rush for 27 yards to the Vandy 46 for a 1ST down.
3:491st & 10 at own 46Zac Stacy rush for 5 yards to the Aub 49.
3:102nd & 5 at opp 49Zac Stacy rush for 6 yards to the Aub 43 for a 1ST down.
2:381st & 10 at opp 43Zac Stacy rush for 3 yards to the Aub 40.
2:382nd & 7 at opp 40Timeout AUBURN, clock 2:38.
2:332nd & 7 at opp 40Zac Stacy rush for 1 yard to the Aub 39.
2:333rd & 6 at opp 39Timeout AUBURN, clock 2:33.
2:243rd & 6 at opp 39Zac Stacy rush for 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by Aub Corey Lemonier at the Aub 32.
Auburn Turnover on downs, 7 plays
2:151st & 10 at own 32Clint Moseley pass complete to Tre Mason for 4 yards to the Aub 36.
1:512nd & 6 at own 36Clint Moseley pass complete to C.J. Uzomah for 5 yards to the Aub 41.
1:443rd & 1 at own 41Clint Moseley pass complete to C.J. Uzomah for 18 yards to the Vandy 41 for a 1ST down.
1:261st & 10 at opp 41Clint Moseley pass incomplete to Trovon Reed.
1:002nd & 10 at opp 41Clint Moseley sacked by Archibald Barnes for a loss of 3 yards to the Vandy 44.
0:573rd & 13 at opp 44Clint Moseley pass incomplete to Travante Stallworth.
0:524th & 13 at opp 44Clint Moseley pass incomplete to Sammie Coates.
Vanderbilt End of game, 2 plays
0:251st & 10 at own 44Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Vandy 43.
0:002nd & 11 at own 43Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Vandy 42.

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.

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Auburn leads 22–⁠20–⁠1 in 43 meetings, counting the five since this game.

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2025Vanderbilt 45, Auburn 38
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2023Auburn 31, Vanderbilt 15
2016Auburn 23, Vanderbilt 16
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