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Marshall Thundering Herd vs. West Virginia Mountaineers: 2008 Week 5 Recap

Mountaineers defeat Herd 27–3 in Week 5

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Marshall Thundering Herd vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (Week 5).

Marshall Thundering Herd 3 3-2
Final 3–27
West Virginia Mountaineers 27 3-2 Winner
Winner
West Virginia Mountaineers
Final score
3–27
Halftime
Marshall Thundering Herd 3–12 West Virginia Mountaineers
Top passer
Pat White

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Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 27–3 in Week 5, 2008. Final score: Marshall Thundering Herd 3, West Virginia Mountaineers 27.

Game summary

West Virginia Mountaineers rolled past Marshall Thundering Herd 27–3 in Week 5 of the 2008 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 6 plays.
  • Passing leader: Pat White (277) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.16 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Darius Marshall — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Jock Sanders — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Marshall Thundering Herd30003
West Virginia Mountaineers669327

Scoring Map

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

MRSHMarshall Thundering Herd
WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MRSH
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 17
    Score
    3-0

    Tyler Warner 34 yard field goal GOOD.

  2. WVU
    Q1TD
    NDNoel Devine

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-6

    Noel Devine rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. WVU
    Q2TD
    DJDorrell Jalloh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-12

    Pat White pass complete to Dorrell Jalloh for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. WVU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 22
    Score
    3-15

    Pat McAfee 39 yard field goal GOOD.

  5. WVU
    Q3TD
    JSJock Sanders

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-21

    Pat White pass complete to Jock Sanders for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. WVU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 19
    Score
    3-24

    Pat McAfee 36 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Pat White (277) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +3.30 EPA
  • Jarrett Brown (277) — 0.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -0.79 EPA
  • Brian Anderson (276) — 0.0 yds · -0.89 EPA/play -0.89 EPA

Rushing

  • Darius Marshall (276) — 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA
  • Noel Devine (277) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA
  • Pat White (277) — 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Receiving

  • Jock Sanders (277) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
  • Alric Arnett (277) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
  • Darius Passmore (276) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Pat White277219.5%02+0.16+3.30
Jarrett Brown27760.0%00-0.13-0.79
Brian Anderson27610.0%00-0.89-0.89
Mark Cann276280.0%00-0.23-6.56

Team EPA comparison

StatMRSHWVU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q127690-1.92Punt
Q127750-1.68Punt
Q127600Field goal
Q127650-2.72Ended
Q127710+1.02Rush TD
Q1277160+3.54Ended
Q227710+3.48Pass TD
Q227780+2.00Ended
Q2276150-1.98Ended
Q227770+0.13Punt
Q327640+1.00Ended
Q327700Field goal
Q327780-0.59Ended
Q327630-2.48Punt
Q327740+0.85Interception
Q327710+0.57Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Kase Whitehead punt for 45 yards, returned by Ellis Lankster for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Marsh Chubb Small at the WVirg 6. (+7.23 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Mark Cann sacked by Doug Slavonic for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by WVirg Doug Slavonic at the WVirg 35. (-5.08 EPA)
  3. Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Mark Rodgers rush for 4 yards to the Marsh 5. (-4.66 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Emmanuel Spann rush for 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by WVirg at the Marsh 47. (-4.62 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Tyler Warner 24 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.54 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Pat McAfee kickoff for 70 yards returned by Darius Marshall for 75 yards to the WVirg 25. (+3.96 EPA)
  7. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Jarrett Brown pass intercepted by DeQuan Bembry at the Marsh 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-3.83 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Team rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by WVirg Scott Kozlowski at the WVirg 28. (-3.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (27–3) in Week 5.
  • Passing edge: Pat White (277) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: MRSH at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Marshall Thundering Herd vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

Marshall Thundering Herd 3, West Virginia Mountaineers 27 in Week 5 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Marshall Thundering Herd vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 3–27.

Where can I find the Marshall Thundering Herd vs West Virginia Mountaineers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282710277.

Who led Marshall Thundering Herd vs West Virginia Mountaineers in passing?

Pat White (277) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Marshall Thundering Herd at West Virginia Mountaineers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Marshall Thundering Herd

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

West Virginia Mountaineers

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W