Total Yards
West Virginia538
Delaware State301
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2017)
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Delaware State at West Virginia
Sep 16, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 3
Away
Delaware State
Road profile
Final Score
16 - 59
DSWV
Home
West Virginia
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
West Virginia334
Delaware State140
Rushing Yards
West Virginia204
Delaware State161
Turnovers
West Virginia3
Delaware State3
Game Conditions
Temperature77°F
Wind0 mph
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
West Virginia vs Delaware State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
West Virginia22:12
Delaware State37:48
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
West Virginia routs Delaware State 59-16
West Virginia defeated Delaware State 59-16 in Week 3 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 538-301 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 59-16. Justin Crawford run for 2 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 538 total yards, 204 rushing yards, and 334 passing yards. Delaware State finished with 301 total yards, including 161 on the ground and 140 through the air.
West Virginia converted 6-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-3, West Virginia led 45-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Grier pass complete to Marcus Simms for 62 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Crawford run for 2 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK) (West Virginia led 7-0 over Delaware State).
Field Goal Good
Mike Molina 20 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 10-7 over Delaware State).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Crawford run for 3 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK) (West Virginia led 17-7 over Delaware State).
Field Goal Good
Wisdom Nzidee 24 yd FG GOOD (Delaware State led 10-17 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Will Grier pass complete to Marcus Simms for 62 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK) (West Virginia led 24-10 over Delaware State).
Passing Touchdown
Jack McDaniels pass complete to Nyfease West for 81 yds for a TD, (Wisdom Nzidee KICK) (Delaware State led 7-7 over West Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
59-16
West Virginia defeated Delaware State.
Total yards
538-301
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
204
West Virginia averaged 5.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
334
West Virginia averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-13
Delaware State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | Delaware State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 538 | 301 |
| Passing Yards | 334 | 140 |
| Rushing Yards | 204 | 161 |
| First Downs | 23 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 2-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 11-85 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-34 | 10-16 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 22:12 | 37:48 |