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Cincinnati at West Virginia
Nov 18, 2023 • Completed
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Cincinnati
Big 12

Final Score
21 - 42

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Game Conditions
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
West Virginia pulls away from Cincinnati 42-21
West Virginia defeated Cincinnati 42-21 in Week 12 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 634-332 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 42-21. Garrett Greene run for 3 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes KICK) came with {'seconds': 40, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 634 total yards, 424 rushing yards, and 210 passing yards. Cincinnati finished with 332 total yards, including 141 on the ground and 191 through the air.
West Virginia converted 6-11 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, West Virginia led 28-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Garrett Greene pass complete to Jahiem White for 75 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Garrett Greene run for 3 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes KICK) (West Virginia led 7-0 over Cincinnati).
Rushing Touchdown
CJ Donaldson Jr. run for 13 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes KICK) (West Virginia led 21-0 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Greene pass complete to Jahiem White for 75 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes KICK) (West Virginia led 14-0 over Cincinnati).
Rushing Touchdown
Garrett Greene run for 26 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes KICK) (West Virginia led 28-7 over Cincinnati).
Rushing Touchdown
Emory Jones run for 1 yd for a TD (Carter Brown KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-21 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Garrett Greene run for 18 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes KICK) (West Virginia led 35-7 over Cincinnati).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-21
West Virginia defeated Cincinnati.
Total yards
634-332
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
424
West Virginia averaged 9.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
210
West Virginia averaged 11.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Cincinnati's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 634 | 332 |
| Passing Yards | 210 | 191 |
| Rushing Yards | 424 | 141 |
| First Downs | 31 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 5-38 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-19 | 16-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 34:49 | 25:11 |