Total Yards
Arizona386
West Virginia405
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West Virginia at Arizona
Oct 26, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 9
Away
West Virginia
Big 12
Final Score
31 - 26
WVA
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Arizona
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Arizona308
West Virginia198
Rushing Yards
Arizona78
West Virginia207
Turnovers
Arizona1
West Virginia0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature96°F
Wind9 mph N
Humidity
11%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Arizona vs West Virginia box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Arizona24:56
West Virginia35:04
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
West Virginia holds off Arizona 31-26
West Virginia defeated Arizona 31-26 in Week 9 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 405-386 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 31-26. Michael Hayes II 45 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 405 total yards, 207 rushing yards, and 198 passing yards. Arizona finished with 386 total yards, including 78 on the ground and 308 through the air.
West Virginia converted 7-16 on third down, went 4-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, West Virginia led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nicco Marchiol pass complete to Traylon Ray for 54 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes II KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Michael Hayes II 45 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 3-0 over Arizona).
Rushing Touchdown
Leighton Bechdel run for 14 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes II KICK) (West Virginia led 10-0 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Nicco Marchiol pass complete to Hudson Clement for 3 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes II KICK) (West Virginia led 17-7 over Arizona).
Rushing Touchdown
Quali Conley run for 1 yd for a TD (Tyler Loop KICK) (Arizona led 7-10 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
CJ Donaldson Jr. run for 20 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes II KICK) (West Virginia led 24-7 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Noah Fifita pass complete to Sam Olson for 23 yds for a TD (Tyler Loop PAT MISSED) (Arizona led 13-24 over West Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-26
West Virginia defeated Arizona.
Total yards
405-386
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
207
West Virginia averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
198
West Virginia averaged 9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-12
Arizona's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arizona | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 386 | 405 |
| Passing Yards | 308 | 198 |
| Rushing Yards | 78 | 207 |
| First Downs | 18 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-30 | 7-48 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-34 | 18-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 24:56 | 35:04 |