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Vanderbilt
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Final · 14 - 12
WEEK 1 · NON-CONF Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville
Thu, Sep 3 12:00 AM Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville
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Recap
Western Kentucky escaped Nashville with a thrilling 14-12 victory over Vanderbilt in a defensive slugfest at FirstBank Stadium. After Tommy Openshaw's 49-yard field goal gave the Commodores a 3-0 halftime lead, the Hilltoppers took control in the second half with Leon Allen's 4-yard touchdown run and Brandon Doughty's 9-yard TD pass to Tyler Higbee. Vanderbilt mounted a dramatic final drive, with Johnathon McCrary hitting Trent Sherfield Sr. for a 2-yard touchdown with just 33 seconds remaining, but the Commodores' failed two-point conversion attempt sealed their fate.
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Final Stats
Western Kentucky Vanderbilt- 209 Pass Yards 217
- 38 Rush Yards 168
- 247 Total Yards 385
- 11 First Downs 20
- 18.2% 3rd Down Conv. 38.9%
- 0 Turnovers 3
- 70 Penalty Yards 40
- 23:21 Time of Possession 36:39
Play Breakdown
- Run plays 41 of 76 snaps 54%
- Pass plays 35 of 76 snaps 46%
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