Shurmur throws 3 TDs, Vandy beats Middle Tennessee 28-6
Kyle Shurmur threw for 296 yards and tied his career-high with three touchdowns as the Vanderbilt Commodores beat Middle Tennessee 28-6 Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Vanderbilt Commodores
28
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
| MTSU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium · 26,717 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 25-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Kentucky Wildcats | L 17-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Arkansas Razorbacks | L 21-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Ole Miss Rebels | L 17-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Georgia Bulldogs | L 14-38 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:54 28-6
Richie James 22 Yd pass from Brent Stockstill (Canon Rooker PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 12:29 28-0
Ralph Webb 73 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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Touchdown 11:53 21-0
Kalija Lipscomb 4 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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Touchdown 8:41 14-0
Ralph Webb 1 Yd Run (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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Touchdown 12:31 7-0
Kalija Lipscomb 37 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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VAN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:42 · End of Game
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MTSU 0:42
7 plays, 40 yards, 2:09 · Downs
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VAN 2:51
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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MTSU 4:34
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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VAN 6:32
4 plays, 16 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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MTSU 8:55
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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VAN 9:55
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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MTSU 11:54
3 plays, 47 yards, 1:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:54 28-6
Richie James 22 Yd pass from Brent Stockstill (Canon Rooker PAT blocked)
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VAN 12:59
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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MTSU 14:46
8 plays, 48 yards, 2:28 · Downs
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VAN 2:14
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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MTSU 4:19
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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VAN 5:33
6 plays, 0 yards, 4:51 · Punt
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MTSU 10:24
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:05 · Punt
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VAN 12:29
3 plays, 80 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:29 28-0
Ralph Webb 73 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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MTSU 13:53
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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MTSU
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:01 · End of Half
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VAN 1:01
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:43 · Punt
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MTSU 1:44
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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VAN 2:41
14 plays, 57 yards, 7:40 · Missed FG
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MTSU 10:21
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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VAN 11:53
13 plays, 76 yards, 7:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:53 21-0
Kalija Lipscomb 4 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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MTSU 4:36
8 plays, 52 yards, 4:05 · Downs
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VAN 8:41
3 plays, 40 yards, 1:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:41 14-0
Ralph Webb 1 Yd Run (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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MTSU 9:45
6 plays, 30 yards, 2:46 · Interception
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VAN 12:31
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:31 7-0
Kalija Lipscomb 37 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
VAN
MTSU
15
1st Downs
14
8-16
3rd down efficiency
0-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-2
367
Total Yards
215
296
Passing
166
20/28
Comp/Att
18/31
10.6
Yards per pass
5.4
71
Rushing
49
35
Rushing Attempts
26
2.0
Yards per rush
1.9
6-69
Penalties
4-14
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
36:33
Possession
23:27
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