Total Yards
Game Center
Marshall at West Virginia
Sep 1, 2012 • Completed
Away
Marshall
Sun Belt

Final Score
34 - 69

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Game Conditions
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
West Virginia routs Marshall 69-34
West Virginia finished ahead of Marshall 69-34 on Sep 1, 2012. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
West Virginia finished ahead of Marshall 69-34 on Sep 1, 2012. The result came in week 1 of the 2012 season.
West Virginia built the decisive edge with a 35-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: West Virginia 655; Marshall 545. Another key split was passing yards: West Virginia 324; Marshall 413.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
West Virginia 655; Marshall 545
Passing yards
West Virginia 324; Marshall 413
Rushing yards
West Virginia 331; Marshall 132
Turnovers
West Virginia 1; Marshall 2
First downs
West Virginia 31; Marshall 28
Possession time
West Virginia 26:31; Marshall 32:19
Third downs
West Virginia 5-8; Marshall 9-19
Completions-attempts
West Virginia 34-39; Marshall 38-56
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | Marshall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 655 | 545 |
| Passing Yards | 324 | 413 |
| Rushing Yards | 331 | 132 |
| First Downs | 31 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-8 | 9-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-39 | 11-112 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 34-39 | 38-56 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 26:31 | 32:19 |