Total Yards
West Virginia534
Memphis474
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Memphis at West Virginia
Dec 18, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl
Season 2024PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Memphis
American Athletic
Final Score
42 - 37
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West Virginia
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
West Virginia328
Memphis294
Rushing Yards
West Virginia206
Memphis180
Turnovers
West Virginia2
Memphis0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature70°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
West Virginia vs Memphis box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
West Virginia33:40
Memphis26:20
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Memphis holds off West Virginia 42-37
Memphis defeated West Virginia 42-37 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 474-534 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Memphis set the terms early in a game that finished 42-37. Seth Henigan pass complete to Mario Anderson Jr. for 4 yds for a TD (Tristian Vandenberg KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Memphis the first major swing.
Memphis's box score carried the story: 474 total yards, 180 rushing yards, and 294 passing yards. West Virginia finished with 534 total yards, including 206 on the ground and 328 through the air.
Memphis converted 6-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Memphis led 28-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Greg Desrosiers Jr. run for 46 yds for a TD (Tristian Vandenberg KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Seth Henigan pass complete to Mario Anderson Jr. for 4 yds for a TD (Tristian Vandenberg KICK) (Memphis led 7-0 over West Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Tristian Vandenberg 34 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 10-0 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Seth Henigan pass complete to Demeer Blankumsee for 18 yds for a TD (Seth Henigan pass to Demeer Blankumsee for Two-Point Conversion) (Memphis led 28-14 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Greg Desrosiers Jr. run for 46 yds for a TD (Tristian Vandenberg KICK) (Memphis led 17-0 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Garrett Greene run for 56 yds for a TD (Michael Hayes II KICK) (West Virginia led 14-20 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
Tristian Vandenberg 42 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 20-7 over West Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-37
Memphis defeated West Virginia.
Total yards
474-534
Memphis held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
180
Memphis averaged 6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
294
Memphis averaged 11.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Memphis's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-13
West Virginia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 534 | 474 |
| Passing Yards | 328 | 294 |
| Rushing Yards | 206 | 180 |
| First Downs | 25 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 6-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 2-19 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-40 | 18-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 33:40 | 26:20 |