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West Virginia at Cincinnati
Nov 9, 2024 • Completed
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West Virginia
Big 12

Final Score
31 - 24

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Game Conditions
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
West Virginia holds off Cincinnati 31-24
West Virginia defeated Cincinnati 31-24 in Week 11 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 248-436 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Corey Kiner run for 2 yds for a TD (Nathan Hawks KICK) came with {'seconds': 17, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 248 total yards, 92 rushing yards, and 156 passing yards. Cincinnati finished with 436 total yards, including 157 on the ground and 279 through the air.
West Virginia converted 3-11 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, West Virginia led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Hayes II 24 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Corey Kiner run for 2 yds for a TD (Nathan Hawks KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-0 over West Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Michael Hayes II 24 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 10-7 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Nicco Marchiol pass complete to Justin Robinson for 10 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes II KICK) (West Virginia led 17-7 over Cincinnati).
Interception Return Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass intercepted Anthony Wilson Jr. return for 79 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes II KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-7 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Nicco Marchiol run for 8 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes II KICK) (West Virginia led 24-7 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Evan Pryor for 80 yds for a TD (Nathan Hawks KICK) (Cincinnati led 14-24 over West Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
West Virginia defeated Cincinnati.
Total yards
248-436
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
92
West Virginia averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
156
West Virginia averaged 10.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
Cincinnati's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Cincinnati | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 436 | 248 |
| Passing Yards | 279 | 156 |
| Rushing Yards | 157 | 92 |
| First Downs | 24 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 3-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 3-15 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-36 | 9-15 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 34:56 | 25:04 |