Total Yards
West Virginia445
NC State369
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NC State at West Virginia
Sep 14, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 3
Away
NC State
ACC
Final Score
27 - 44
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West Virginia
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Passing Yards
West Virginia272
NC State225
Rushing Yards
West Virginia173
NC State144
Turnovers
West Virginia1
NC State0
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind6 mph SW
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
West Virginia vs NC State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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West Virginia27:31
NC State32:29
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
West Virginia beats NC State 44-27
West Virginia defeated NC State 44-27 in Week 3 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 445-369 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 44-27. Austin Kendall pass complete to Sam James for 20 yds for a TD, (Evan Staley KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 445 total yards, 173 rushing yards, and 272 passing yards. NC State finished with 369 total yards, including 144 on the ground and 225 through the air.
West Virginia converted 3-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, West Virginia led 21-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kennedy McKoy run for 23 yds for a TD, (Evan Staley KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Austin Kendall pass complete to Sam James for 20 yds for a TD, (Evan Staley KICK) (West Virginia led 7-0 over NC State).
Rushing Touchdown
Kennedy McKoy run for 23 yds for a TD, (Evan Staley KICK) (West Virginia led 14-7 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Matthew McKay pass complete to Thayer Thomas for 8 yds for a TD, (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 7-7 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Kendall pass complete to George Campbell for 13 yds for a TD, (Evan Staley KICK) (West Virginia led 21-21 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Thayer Thomas pass complete to Cary Angeline for 18 yds for a TD, (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 21-14 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Houston run for 1 yd for a TD, (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 14-14 over West Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-27
West Virginia defeated NC State.
Total yards
445-369
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
173
West Virginia averaged 6.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
272
West Virginia averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
NC State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 445 | 369 |
| Passing Yards | 272 | 225 |
| Rushing Yards | 173 | 144 |
| First Downs | 25 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-105 | 9-88 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-40 | 24-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 27:31 | 32:29 |