Vanderbilt escapes with 31-27 win over Tennessee State
Vanderbilt survived a scare from crosstown foe Tennessee State, squeezing out a 31-27 home win against the FBS Tigers on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Tennessee State Tigers
27
Vanderbilt Commodores
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNST | 0 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
| VAN | 0 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 31 |
FirstBank Stadium · 27,340 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | L 14-33 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Lindenwood Lions | L 0-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers | L 7-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Morgan State Bears | W 25-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs UT Martin Skyhawks | L 28-42 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:20 27-31
Kalija Lipscomb 68 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Ryley Guay Kick)
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Touchdown 8:02 27-24
Andrew Knox 1 Yd pass from Demry Croft (Antonio Zita Kick)
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Touchdown 6:35 20-24
DeMarco Corbin 2 Yd Run (Antonio Zita Kick)
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Touchdown 9:06 13-24
Ke'Shawn Vaughn 78 Yd Run (Ryley Guay Kick)
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Touchdown 11:10 13-17
Kalija Lipscomb 38 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Ryley Guay Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 13-10
Ryley Guay 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:32 13-7
Treon Harris 31 Yd pass from Demry Croft (Antonio Zita PAT failed)
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Touchdown 11:23 7-7
Jared Pinkney 4 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Ryley Guay Kick)
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Touchdown 14:47 7-0
Steven Newbold 5 Yd pass from Demry Croft (Antonio Zita Kick)
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VAN
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:25 · End of Game
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TNST 1:25
11 plays, 40 yards, 4:55 · Downs
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VAN 6:20
3 plays, 73 yards, 1:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:20 27-31
Kalija Lipscomb 68 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Ryley Guay Kick)
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TNST 8:02
10 plays, 72 yards, 5:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:02 27-24
Andrew Knox 1 Yd pass from Demry Croft (Antonio Zita Kick)
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VAN 13:20
7 plays, 37 yards, 2:51 · Missed FG
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TNST 1:11
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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VAN 2:59
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:36 · Punt
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TNST 6:35
7 plays, 73 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:35 20-24
DeMarco Corbin 2 Yd Run (Antonio Zita Kick)
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VAN 9:06
2 plays, 78 yards, 0:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:06 13-24
Ke'Shawn Vaughn 78 Yd Run (Ryley Guay Kick)
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TNST 9:28
5 plays, 8 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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VAN 11:10
7 plays, 76 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:10 13-17
Kalija Lipscomb 38 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Ryley Guay Kick)
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VAN 15:00
6 plays, 54 yards, 0:54 · Field Goal
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TNST 0:54
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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VAN 1:21
13 plays, 64 yards, 5:11 · Missed FG
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TNST 6:32
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:51 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 13-10
Ryley Guay 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:32 13-7
Treon Harris 31 Yd pass from Demry Croft (Antonio Zita PAT failed)
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VAN 11:23
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:23 7-7
Jared Pinkney 4 Yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Ryley Guay Kick)
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TNST 14:47
6 plays, 35 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:47 7-0
Steven Newbold 5 Yd pass from Demry Croft (Antonio Zita Kick)
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VAN 1:38
8 plays, 66 yards, 3:30 · Interception
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TNST 5:08
8 plays, 30 yards, 3:09 · Missed FG
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VAN 8:17
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:19 · Interception
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TNST 11:36
5 plays, 14 yards, 3:24 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
TNST
VAN
20
1st Downs
23
7-14
3rd down efficiency
6-12
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
373
Total Yards
553
269
Passing
297
22/31
Comp/Att
22/30
8.7
Yards per pass
9.9
104
Rushing
256
35
Rushing Attempts
34
3.0
Yards per rush
7.5
8-44
Penalties
2-15
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
29:56
Possession
30:04
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