Total Yards
West Virginia294
James Madison328
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James Madison at West Virginia
Aug 31, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 1
Away
James Madison
Sun Belt
Final Score
13 - 20
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West Virginia
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
West Virginia260
James Madison156
Rushing Yards
West Virginia34
James Madison172
Turnovers
West Virginia0
James Madison3
Game Conditions
Temperature81°F
Wind7 mph NE
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
West Virginia vs James Madison box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
West Virginia29:06
James Madison30:50
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
West Virginia holds off James Madison 20-13
West Virginia defeated James Madison 20-13 in Week 1 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 294-328 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 20-13. Solomon Vanhorse run for 9 yds for a TD, (Ethan Ratke KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving James Madison the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 294 total yards, 34 rushing yards, and 260 passing yards. James Madison finished with 328 total yards, including 172 on the ground and 156 through the air.
West Virginia converted 6-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, West Virginia led 3-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Evan Staley 43 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Solomon Vanhorse run for 9 yds for a TD, (Ethan Ratke KICK) (James Madison led 7-0 over West Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Evan Staley 38 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 3-7 over James Madison).
Field Goal Good
Ethan Ratke 29 yd FG GOOD (James Madison led 10-10 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Kendall pass complete to George Campbell for 28 yds for a TD, (Evan Staley KICK) (West Virginia led 10-7 over James Madison).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Kendall pass complete to Tevin Bush for 22 yds for a TD, (Evan Staley KICK) (West Virginia led 20-10 over James Madison).
Field Goal Good
Ethan Ratke 31 yd FG GOOD (James Madison led 13-20 over West Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-13
West Virginia defeated James Madison.
Total yards
294-328
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
34
West Virginia averaged 1.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
260
West Virginia averaged 6.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-18
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
James Madison's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | James Madison |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 294 | 328 |
| Passing Yards | 260 | 156 |
| Rushing Yards | 34 | 172 |
| First Downs | 13 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-35 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-42 | 13-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 29:06 | 30:50 |