Total Yards
Penn State478
West Virginia308
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West Virginia at Penn State
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
West Virginia
Big 12
Final Score
15 - 38
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Passing Yards
Penn State332
West Virginia162
Rushing Yards
Penn State146
West Virginia146
Turnovers
Penn State0
West Virginia0
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature74°F
Wind6 mph SW
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Penn State vs West Virginia box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Penn State28:44
West Virginia31:16
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Penn State pulls away from West Virginia 38-15
Penn State defeated West Virginia 38-15 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 478-308 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Penn State set the terms early in a game that finished 38-15. D.Allar pass complete to PSU 28. Catch made by K.Lambert-Smith at PSU 28. Gain of 72 yards. K.Lambert-Smith for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. came with {'seconds': 25, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Penn State the first major swing.
Penn State's box score carried the story: 478 total yards, 146 rushing yards, and 332 passing yards. West Virginia finished with 308 total yards, including 146 on the ground and 162 through the air.
Penn State converted 3-9 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Penn State led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was D.Allar pass complete to PSU 28. Catch made by K.Lambert-Smith at PSU 28. Gain of 72 yards. K.Lambert-Smith for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
D.Allar pass complete to PSU 28. Catch made by K.Lambert-Smith at PSU 28. Gain of 72 yards. K.Lambert-Smith for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Penn State led 7-0 over West Virginia).
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S.Sahaydak extra point is good. (Penn State led 7-0 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
C.Donaldson rushed to PSU End Zone for 1 yards. C.Donaldson for 1 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (West Virginia led 7-7 over Penn State).
Rushing Touchdown
N.Singleton rushed to WVU End Zone for 2 yards. N.Singleton for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Penn State led 14-7 over West Virginia).
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M.Hayes extra point is good. (West Virginia led 7-7 over Penn State).
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S.Sahaydak extra point is good. (Penn State led 14-7 over West Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-15
Penn State defeated West Virginia.
Total yards
478-308
Penn State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
146
Penn State averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
332
Penn State averaged 11.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-9
Penn State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
West Virginia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Penn State | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 478 | 308 |
| Passing Yards | 332 | 162 |
| Rushing Yards | 146 | 146 |
| First Downs | 27 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-9 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 3-6 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-5 | 5-55 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-30 | 16-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 28:44 | 31:16 |