Total Yards
West Virginia345
Baylor256
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Baylor at West Virginia
Oct 3, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 5
Away
Baylor
Big 12
Final Score
21 - 27
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West Virginia
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Passing Yards
West Virginia211
Baylor229
Rushing Yards
West Virginia134
Baylor27
Turnovers
West Virginia4
Baylor2
Game Conditions
Temperature58°F
Wind3 mph
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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West Virginia30:35
Baylor28:06
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Game Story
West Virginia holds off Baylor 27-21
West Virginia defeated Baylor 27-21 in Week 5 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 345-256 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 27-21. Jarret Doege run for 1 yd for a TD (Evan Staley KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 345 total yards, 134 rushing yards, and 211 passing yards. Baylor finished with 256 total yards, including 27 on the ground and 229 through the air.
West Virginia converted 5-18 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-2, West Virginia led 7-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jarret Doege pass complete to Bryce Ford-Wheaton for 6 yds for a TD (Evan Staley KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jarret Doege run for 1 yd for a TD (Evan Staley KICK) (West Virginia led 7-0 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Charlie Brewer pass complete to R.J. Sneed for 7 yds for a TD (John Mayers KICK) (Baylor led 7-7 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Charlie Brewer pass complete to Josh Fleeks for 34 yds for a TD (John Mayers KICK) (Baylor led 14-14 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Jarret Doege pass complete to Bryce Ford-Wheaton for 6 yds for a TD (Evan Staley KICK) (West Virginia led 21-14 over Baylor).
Pass Reception
Charlie Brewer pass complete to Ben Sims for 25 yds for a TD Charlie Brewer pass complete to Ben Sims for 25 yds for a TD Charlie Brewer pass complete to Ben Sims for 25 yds for a TD (John... (Baylor led 21-21 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Leddie Brown run for 3 yds for a TD (West Virginia led 27-21 over Baylor).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-21
West Virginia defeated Baylor.
Total yards
345-256
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
134
West Virginia averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
211
West Virginia averaged 5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-18
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-16
Baylor's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | Baylor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 345 | 256 |
| Passing Yards | 211 | 229 |
| Rushing Yards | 134 | 27 |
| First Downs | 18 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-18 | 4-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-102 | 12-86 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-42 | 23-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 30:35 | 28:06 |