Total Yards
Baylor525
West Virginia362
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West Virginia at Baylor
Oct 9, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 6
Away
West Virginia
Big 12
Final Score
20 - 45
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Baylor
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Passing Yards
Baylor354
West Virginia272
Rushing Yards
Baylor171
West Virginia90
Turnovers
Baylor0
West Virginia1
Game Conditions
Temperature83°F
Wind15 mph S
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Baylor vs West Virginia box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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Baylor25:39
West Virginia34:21
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Baylor pulls away from West Virginia 45-20
Baylor defeated West Virginia 45-20 in Week 6 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 525-362 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Baylor set the terms early in a game that finished 45-20. Jarret Doege pass complete to Sean Ryan for 12 yds for a TD, (Casey Legg KICK) came with {'seconds': 41, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
Baylor's box score carried the story: 525 total yards, 171 rushing yards, and 354 passing yards. West Virginia finished with 362 total yards, including 90 on the ground and 272 through the air.
Baylor converted 3-11 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Baylor led 28-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Gerry Bohanon pass complete to Tyquan Thornton for 75 yds for a TD, (Isaiah Hankins KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jarret Doege pass complete to Sean Ryan for 12 yds for a TD, (Casey Legg KICK) (West Virginia led 7-7 over Baylor).
Rushing Touchdown
Gerry Bohanon run for 1 yd for a TD, (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Baylor led 21-7 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Gerry Bohanon pass complete to Ben Sims for 10 yds for a TD WEST VIRGINIA Penalty, Defensive Offside (Alonzo Addae) declined, (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Baylor led 14-7 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Gerry Bohanon pass complete to Tyquan Thornton for 75 yds for a TD, (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Baylor led 7-0 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Gerry Bohanon pass complete to Tyquan Thornton for 11 yds for a TD, (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Baylor led 28-7 over West Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Casey Legg 29 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 10-28 over Baylor).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-20
Baylor defeated West Virginia.
Total yards
525-362
Baylor held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
171
Baylor averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
354
Baylor averaged 11.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
Baylor's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-15
West Virginia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Baylor | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 525 | 362 |
| Passing Yards | 354 | 272 |
| Rushing Yards | 171 | 90 |
| First Downs | 21 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 3-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-59 | 8-68 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-31 | 24-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 25:39 | 34:21 |