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TCU at West Virginia
Oct 22, 2016 • Completed
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TCU
Big 12

Final Score
10 - 34

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Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
West Virginia pulls away from TCU 34-10
West Virginia defeated TCU 34-10 in Week 8 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 389-300 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 34-10. Skyler Howard pass complete to Daikiel Shorts for 10 yds for a TD (Mike Molina KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 389 total yards, 158 rushing yards, and 231 passing yards. TCU finished with 300 total yards, including 152 on the ground and 148 through the air.
West Virginia converted 8-16 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, West Virginia led 21-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Mike Molina 38 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Skyler Howard pass complete to Daikiel Shorts for 10 yds for a TD (Mike Molina KICK) (West Virginia led 7-0 over TCU).
Passing Touchdown
Skyler Howard pass complete to Shelton Gibson for 22 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK) (West Virginia led 14-0 over TCU).
Field Goal Good
Brandon Hatfield 30 yd FG GOOD (TCU led 3-14 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Skyler Howard pass complete to Gary Jennings for 11 yds for a TD (Mike Molina KICK) (West Virginia led 21-10 over TCU).
Passing Touchdown
Kenny Hill pass complete to Jaelan Austin for 11 yds for a TD (Brandon Hatfield KICK) (TCU led 10-14 over West Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Mike Molina 38 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 24-10 over TCU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-10
West Virginia defeated TCU.
Total yards
389-300
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
158
West Virginia averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
231
West Virginia averaged 10 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-11
TCU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | TCU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 389 | 300 |
| Passing Yards | 231 | 148 |
| Rushing Yards | 158 | 152 |
| First Downs | 25 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 2-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-45 | 10-67 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-23 | 18-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 33:31 | 26:29 |