Total Yards
Maryland496
West Virginia325
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West Virginia at Maryland
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
West Virginia
Big 12
Final Score
24 - 30
WVM
Home
Maryland
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Maryland332
West Virginia277
Rushing Yards
Maryland164
West Virginia48
Turnovers
Maryland0
West Virginia4
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature79°F
Wind6 mph S
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Maryland vs West Virginia box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Maryland34:03
West Virginia25:57
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Maryland holds off West Virginia 30-24
Maryland defeated West Virginia 30-24 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 496-325 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Maryland set the terms early in a game that finished 30-24. Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Dontay Demus Jr. for 66 yds for a TD, (Joseph Petrino KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Maryland the first major swing.
Maryland's box score carried the story: 496 total yards, 164 rushing yards, and 332 passing yards. West Virginia finished with 325 total yards, including 48 on the ground and 277 through the air.
Maryland converted 8-20 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, Maryland led 20-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Dontay Demus Jr. for 66 yds for a TD, (Joseph Petrino KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Dontay Demus Jr. for 66 yds for a TD, (Joseph Petrino KICK) (Maryland led 10-7 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Chigoziem Okonkwo for 18 yds for a TD, (Joseph Petrino KICK) (Maryland led 17-7 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Jarret Doege pass complete to Leddie Brown for 20 yds for a TD, (Casey Legg KICK) (West Virginia led 7-3 over Maryland).
Field Goal Good
Joseph Petrino 45 yd FG GOOD (Maryland led 3-0 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Leddie Brown run for 2 yds for a TD, (Casey Legg KICK) (West Virginia led 14-17 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Leddie Brown run for 9 yds for a TD, (Casey Legg KICK) (West Virginia led 21-17 over Maryland).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-24
Maryland defeated West Virginia.
Total yards
496-325
Maryland held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
164
Maryland averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
332
Maryland averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-20
Maryland's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
West Virginia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 496 | 325 |
| Passing Yards | 332 | 277 |
| Rushing Yards | 164 | 48 |
| First Downs | 22 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-20 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-39 | 4-20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-36 | 24-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 34:03 | 25:57 |