Villanova Wildcats 21–48 West Virginia Mountaineers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2008

Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Villanova Wildcats 48–21 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Villanova Wildcats 21, West Virginia Mountaineers 48.

Game summary

West Virginia Mountaineers rolled past Villanova Wildcats 48–21 in Week 1 of the 2008 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Antwon Young (222) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.21 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Aaron Ball — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jock Sanders — 2 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Villanova Wildcats	0	0	0	0	21
West Virginia Mountaineers	6	15	9	6	48

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

VILLVillanova Wildcats

+3OPP 35

+3OPP 16

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WVU
Q1TD
AAAlric Arnett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Pat White pass complete to Alric Arnett for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
WVU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 35
Score
0-9
Pat McAfee 52 yard field goal GOOD.
WVU
Q2TD
AAAlric Arnett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Pat White pass complete to Alric Arnett for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. Pat McAfee extra point GOOD.
VILL
Q2TD
AYAntwon Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Antwon Young rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
WVU
Q2TD
WJWill Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-21
Pat White pass complete to Will Johnson for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
WVU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
0-24
Pat McAfee 33 yard field goal GOOD.
WVU
Q3TD
JSJock Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-30
Pat White pass complete to Jock Sanders for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
VILL
Q4TD
CWChris Whitney
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-30
Chris Whitney rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
WVU
Q4TD
JSJock Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-36
Pat White pass complete to Jock Sanders for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
VILL
Q4TD
ABAaron Ball
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-36
Aaron Ball rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Antwon Young (222) — 0.0 yds · +0.21 EPA/play +6.20 EPA
Pat White (277) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +4.77 EPA
Chris Whitney (222) — 0.0 yds · +0.57 EPA/play +2.86 EPA

Rushing

Aaron Ball (222) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
Antwon Young (222) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.52 EPA
Noel Devine (277) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Receiving

Jock Sanders (277) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
Noel Devine (277) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA
Brandyn Harvey (222) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Antwon Young	222	29	0.0%	0	+0.21	+6.20
Pat White	277	26	19.2%	5	+0.18	+4.77
Chris Whitney	222	5	0.0%	0	+0.57	+2.86
TEAM	222	1	0.0%	0	-0.63	-0.63
Jarrett Brown	277	1	0.0%	0	-0.69	-0.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NOVA	WVU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	277	4	-0.64	Ended
Q1	222	3	-2.50	Punt
Q1	277	1	+2.12	Pass TD
Q1	222	10	-2.66	Fumble
Q1	277	5	-2.71	Punt
Q1	222	10	-0.17	Punt
Q2	277	1	+0.82	Field goal
Q2	222	2	-0.97	Ended
Q2	277	4	+1.72	Ended
Q2	222	6	+1.58	Missed FG
Q2	277	1	+3.21	Pass TD
Q2	277	4	+1.52	Ended
Q2	222	1	+1.39	Rush TD
Q2	222	11	+5.28	Ended
Q2	277	1	+0.64	Pass TD
Q2	277	5	+3.13	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · Antwon Young sacked by John Holmes, fumbled, recovered by WVirg Mortty Ivy at the WVirg 46, Mortty Ivy for 30 yards, to the Villa 24. (-7.36 EPA)
Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Pat White pass intercepted by Frederick Maldonado at the WVirg 26, returned for no gain to the WVirg 26. (-5.36 EPA)
Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Antwon Young pass complete to Mikey Reynolds for 17 yards to the WVirg 13 for a 1ST down. (+4.51 EPA)
Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Pat White pass complete to Alric Arnett for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. Pat McAfee extra point GOOD. (+3.21 EPA)
Q2 · Villanova Wildcats · Antwon Young pass complete to Brandyn Harvey for 18 yards to the WVirg 18 for a 1ST down. (+3.1 EPA)
Q1 · Villanova Wildcats · Antwon Young pass complete to Brandyn Harvey for 25 yards to the WVirg 27 for a 1ST down. (+3.1 EPA)
Q4 · Villanova Wildcats · Chris Whitney pass complete to Shawn Smith for 24 yards to the WVirg 1 for a 1ST down. (+3.05 EPA)
Q3 · Villanova Wildcats · Team punt blocked for no gain to the Villa 24. (-2.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (48–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Antwon Young (222) — yds.
EPA edge: NOVA at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Villanova Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

Villanova Wildcats 21, West Virginia Mountaineers 48 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Villanova Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 21–48.

Where can I find the Villanova Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282430277.

Who led Villanova Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers in passing?

Antwon Young (222) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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