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West Virginia at Rutgers
Dec 5, 2009 • Completed
Away
West Virginia
Big 12

Final Score
24 - 21

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Game Conditions
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
West Virginia edges Rutgers 24-21
West Virginia finished ahead of Rutgers 24-21 on Dec 5, 2009. The result came in week 14 of the 2009 season.
West Virginia finished ahead of Rutgers 24-21 on Dec 5, 2009. The result came in week 14 of the 2009 season.
West Virginia built the decisive edge with a 3-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: West Virginia 278; Rutgers 218. Another key split was passing yards: West Virginia 134; Rutgers 185.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
West Virginia 278; Rutgers 218
Passing yards
West Virginia 134; Rutgers 185
Rushing yards
West Virginia 162; Rutgers 65
Turnovers
West Virginia 2; Rutgers 2
First downs
West Virginia 13; Rutgers 11
Possession time
West Virginia 18:15; Rutgers 18:12
Third downs
West Virginia 2-14; Rutgers 1-15
Completions-attempts
West Virginia 10-20; Rutgers 9-28
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 218 | 278 |
| Passing Yards | 185 | 134 |
| Rushing Yards | 65 | 162 |
| First Downs | 11 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-15 | 2-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-25 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-28 | 10-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 18:12 | 18:15 |