Total Yards
West Virginia449
Texas Tech378
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Texas Tech at West Virginia
Nov 7, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 10
Away
Texas Tech
Big 12
Final Score
26 - 31
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Passing Yards
West Virginia149
Texas Tech199
Rushing Yards
West Virginia300
Texas Tech179
Turnovers
West Virginia2
Texas Tech1
Game Conditions
Temperature51°F
Wind6 mph W
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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West Virginia30:14
Texas Tech29:46
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Game Story
West Virginia holds off Texas Tech 31-26
West Virginia defeated Texas Tech 31-26 in Week 10 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 449-378 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 31-26. Patrick Mahomes pass complete to Jakeem Grant for 10 yds for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Texas Tech the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 449 total yards, 300 rushing yards, and 149 passing yards. Texas Tech finished with 378 total yards, including 179 on the ground and 199 through the air.
West Virginia converted 9-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, West Virginia led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Josh Lambert 39 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Patrick Mahomes pass complete to Jakeem Grant for 10 yds for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK) (Texas Tech led 7-7 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Rushel Shell run for 5 yds for a TD, (Josh Lambert KICK) (West Virginia led 7-0 over Texas Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Patrick Mahomes pass complete to Reginald Davis for 9 yds for a TD, (Clayton Hatfield KICK) (Texas Tech led 14-14 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Wendell Smallwood run for 16 yds for a TD, (Josh Lambert KICK) (West Virginia led 14-7 over Texas Tech).
Field Goal Good
Josh Lambert 39 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 17-14 over Texas Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Rushel Shell run for 3 yds for a TD, (Josh Lambert KICK) (West Virginia led 24-17 over Texas Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-26
West Virginia defeated Texas Tech.
Total yards
449-378
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
300
West Virginia averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
149
West Virginia averaged 6.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-15
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-18
Texas Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 449 | 378 |
| Passing Yards | 149 | 199 |
| Rushing Yards | 300 | 179 |
| First Downs | 28 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-15 | 7-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-40 | 8-75 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-24 | 22-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 57 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 30:14 | 29:46 |