Swann throws for 3 TDs as Vanderbilt holds off Hawaii 35-28 in opener
— The Vanderbilt Commodores know they can be better. Coach Clark Lea also understands that Hawaii is a much-improved team playing for an entire state right now.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
28
Vanderbilt Commodores
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAW | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
| VAN | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
FirstBank Stadium · 21,407 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/26 | @ Northern Illinois Huskies | W 56-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs New Mexico Lobos | L 10-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Arizona State Sun Devils | L 12-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs San José State Spartans | L 16-20 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Wyoming Cowboys | L 10-27 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:49 28-35
Dalen Morris 1 Yd Run (Matthew Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 11:20 21-35
Pofele Ashlock 3 Yd pass from Brayden Schager (Matthew Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 14:48 14-35
London Humphreys 32 Yd pass from AJ Swann (Jacob Borcila Kick)
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Touchdown 9:32 14-28
Will Sheppard 1 Yd pass from AJ Swann (Jacob Borcila Kick)
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Touchdown 13:03 14-21
Steven McBride 45 Yd pass from Brayden Schager (Matthew Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 14:56 7-21
Will Sheppard 7 Yd pass from AJ Swann (Jacob Borcila Kick)
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Touchdown 7:00 7-14
Jayden McGowan 97 Yd Kickoff Return (AJ Swann Pass to Quincy Skinner Jr. for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 7:13 7-6
Steven McBride 9 Yd pass from Brayden Schager (Matthew Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 11:26 0-6
Patrick Smith 21 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 4:49 28-35
Dalen Morris 1 Yd Run (Matthew Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 11:20 21-35
Pofele Ashlock 3 Yd pass from Brayden Schager (Matthew Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 14:48 14-35
London Humphreys 32 Yd pass from AJ Swann (Jacob Borcila Kick)
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Touchdown 9:32 14-28
Will Sheppard 1 Yd pass from AJ Swann (Jacob Borcila Kick)
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HAW 6:12
5 plays, 59 yards, 2:38 · Interception
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HAW
5 plays, 59 yards, 2:38 · INTERCEPTION
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HAW
5 plays, 59 yards, 2:38 · INTERCEPTION
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VAN 8:50
7 plays, 39 yards, 4:13 · Downs Touchdown
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VAN 8:50
7 plays, 39 yards, 4:13 · DOWNS
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VAN 8:50
7 plays, 39 yards, 4:13 · DOWNS Touchdown
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HAW 13:03
5 plays, 68 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:03 14-21
Steven McBride 45 Yd pass from Brayden Schager (Matthew Shipley Kick)
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HAW
5 plays, 68 yards, 1:45 · TOUCHDOWN
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HAW
5 plays, 68 yards, 1:45 · TOUCHDOWN
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VAN 14:56
8 plays, 84 yards, 4:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:56 7-21
Will Sheppard 7 Yd pass from AJ Swann (Jacob Borcila Kick)
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HAW 4:37
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:16 · Punt
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Touchdown 7:00 7-14
Jayden McGowan 97 Yd Kickoff Return (AJ Swann Pass to Quincy Skinner Jr. for Two-Point Conversion)
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HAW
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:00
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HAW
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:00
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HAW 7:13
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:13 7-6
Steven McBride 9 Yd pass from Brayden Schager (Matthew Shipley Kick)
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HAW
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:13 · TOUCHDOWN
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HAW
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:13 · TOUCHDOWN
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VAN 11:26
4 plays, 32 yards, 1:22 · Touchdown
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VAN 11:26
4 plays, 32 yards, 1:22 · TOUCHDOWN
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VAN 11:26
4 plays, 32 yards, 1:22 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 11:26 0-6
Patrick Smith 21 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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HAW 12:48
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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HAW
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:04 · PUNT Touchdown
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HAW
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:04 · PUNT
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
HAW
VAN
19
1st Downs
17
3-11
3rd down efficiency
5-12
3-4
4th down efficiency
1-3
391
Total Yards
297
351
Passing
258
27/35
Comp/Att
19/30
10.0
Yards per pass
8.6
40
Rushing
39
25
Rushing Attempts
26
1.6
Yards per rush
1.5
7-59
Penalties
8-72
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
31:22
Possession
28:38
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