Vandy whips Tennessee 42-24 to cap Vols' dismal season
Kyle Shurmur threw four touchdown passes and Ralph Webb rushed for 163 yards Saturday as Vanderbilt defeated Tennessee 42-24 to continue its recent run of success in this rivalry.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Vanderbilt Commodores
42
Tennessee Volunteers
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN | 7 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 42 |
| TENN | 14 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
Neyland Stadium · 83,117 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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:27 42-24
Ethan Wolf 20 Yd pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Aaron Medley Kick)
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Touchdown 5:59 42-17
Ralph Webb 20 Yd Run (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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Touchdown 6:58 35-17
Trent Sherfield 12 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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Touchdown 14:20 28-17
Trent Sherfield 20 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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Field Goal 5:22 21-17
Aaron Medley 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:37 21-14
Kalija Lipscomb 30 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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Touchdown 11:47 14-14
Ralph Webb 2 Yd Run (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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Touchdown 2:50 7-14
John Kelly 1 Yd Run (Aaron Medley Kick)
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Touchdown 6:13 7-7
C.J. Duncan 9 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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Touchdown 10:06 0-7
Marquez Callaway 2 Yd pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Aaron Medley Kick)
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VAN
6 plays, 33 yards, 4:26 · End of Game
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TENN 4:27
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:27 42-24
Ethan Wolf 20 Yd pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Aaron Medley Kick)
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VAN 5:59
2 plays, 28 yards, 0:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:59 42-17
Ralph Webb 20 Yd Run (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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TENN 6:51
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception
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VAN 6:58
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:58 35-17
Trent Sherfield 12 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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TENN 12:31
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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VAN 14:20
9 plays, 75 yards, 6:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:20 28-17
Trent Sherfield 20 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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TENN 5:22
8 plays, 30 yards, 3:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:22 21-17
Aaron Medley 49 Yd Field Goal
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VAN 8:25
6 plays, 52 yards, 1:32 · Downs
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TENN 9:57
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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VAN 12:06
7 plays, 30 yards, 2:49 · Downs
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TENN
1 play, -2 yards, 0:09 · End of Half
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VAN 0:09
6 plays, 2 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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TENN 1:41
3 plays, -12 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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VAN 2:37
10 plays, 84 yards, 5:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:37 21-14
Kalija Lipscomb 30 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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TENN 8:04
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:37 · Punt
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VAN 11:47
10 plays, 75 yards, 6:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:47 14-14
Ralph Webb 2 Yd Run (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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TENN 2:50
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:50 7-14
John Kelly 1 Yd Run (Aaron Medley Kick)
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VAN 6:13
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:13 7-7
C.J. Duncan 9 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw Kick)
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TENN 10:06
9 plays, 85 yards, 4:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:06 0-7
Marquez Callaway 2 Yd pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Aaron Medley Kick)
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
VAN
TENN
33
1st Downs
15
11-15
3rd down efficiency
2-8
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
529
Total Yards
238
283
Passing
183
20/31
Comp/Att
14/22
9.1
Yards per pass
8.3
246
Rushing
55
43
Rushing Attempts
21
5.7
Yards per rush
2.6
8-60
Penalties
5-27
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
38:15
Possession
21:45
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