Total Yards
West Virginia492
Iowa State424
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Iowa State at West Virginia
Oct 30, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 9
Away
Iowa State
Big 12
Final Score
31 - 38
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West Virginia
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
West Virginia370
Iowa State185
Rushing Yards
West Virginia122
Iowa State239
Turnovers
West Virginia2
Iowa State1
Game Conditions
Temperature56°F
Wind4 mph SW
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
0.03 in
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Box Score Comparison
West Virginia vs Iowa State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
West Virginia34:18
Iowa State25:42
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
West Virginia holds off Iowa State 38-31
West Virginia defeated Iowa State 38-31 in Week 9 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 492-424 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 38-31. Leddie Brown 2 Yd Run (Casey Legg Kick) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 492 total yards, 122 rushing yards, and 370 passing yards. Iowa State finished with 424 total yards, including 239 on the ground and 185 through the air.
West Virginia converted 9-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, West Virginia led 17-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Casey Legg 31 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Leddie Brown 2 Yd Run (Casey Legg Kick) (West Virginia led 7-7 over Iowa State).
Rushing Touchdown
Breece Hall 70 Yd Run (Andrew Mevis Kick) (Iowa State led 7-0 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Tarique Milton 68 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Andrew Mevis Kick) (Iowa State led 14-7 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Ford-Wheaton 20 Yd pass from Jarret Doege (Casey Legg Kick) (West Virginia led 14-14 over Iowa State).
Field Goal Good
Casey Legg 31 Yd Field Goal (West Virginia led 17-14 over Iowa State).
Field Goal Good
Andrew Mevis 34 Yd Field Goal (Iowa State led 17-17 over West Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-31
West Virginia defeated Iowa State.
Total yards
492-424
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
122
West Virginia averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
370
West Virginia averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-15
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
Iowa State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | Iowa State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 492 | 424 |
| Passing Yards | 370 | 185 |
| Rushing Yards | 122 | 239 |
| First Downs | 28 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-15 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-55 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-47 | 16-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 34:18 | 25:42 |