West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Florida State Seminoles: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Florida State Seminoles defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 33–21 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 21, Florida State Seminoles 33.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	0	0	0	0	21
Florida State Seminoles	0	0	0	0	33

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• E.J. Manuel (52.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +3.58 EPA
• Geno Smith (277.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +1.43 EPA
• Jarrett Brown (277.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.85 EPA/play -5.08 EPA

Rushing

• Jermaine Thomas (52.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.06 EPA
• Noel Devine (277.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA
• E.J. Manuel (52.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA

Receiving

• Jarmon Fortson (52.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA
• Taiwan Easterling (52.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Rod Owens (52.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
E.J. Manuel	52.0	23	0.0%	0	0	+0.15	+3.58
Geno Smith	277.0	17	0.0%	0	0	+0.08	+1.43
Jarrett Brown	277.0	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.85	-5.08

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WVU	FSU
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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	52.0	2	0	-0.49	Ended
Q1	277.0	2	0	-3.29	Punt
Q1	277.0	1	0	-0.63	Ended
Q1	52.0	5	0	-1.35	Ended
Q1	277.0	1	0	+0.64	Rush TD
Q1	277.0	3	0	+2.88	Ended
Q1	52.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	52.0	9	0	+0.89	Ended
Q1	277.0	9	0	+3.40	Rush TD
Q2	52.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	52.0	12	0	+1.34	Ended
Q2	277.0	6	0	+1.88	Punt
Q2	52.0	1	0	+2.54	Rush TD
Q2	52.0	6	0	+2.77	Ended
Q2	277.0	2	0	+1.33	Interception
Q2	52.0	1	0	-1.41	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · 277.0 · Noel Devine rush for 70 yards to the FlaSt 4 for a 1ST down. (+5.49 EPA)
2. Q2 · 277.0 · Jarrett Brown pass intercepted by Jamie Robinson at the FlaSt 39, returned for no gain to the FlaSt 39. (-4.36 EPA)
3. Q3 · 52.0 · Josh Lider kickoff for 48 yards returned by Greg Reid for 69 yards to the WVirg 9. (+4.28 EPA)
4. Q3 · 52.0 · FLORIDA ST penalty 5 yard false start accepted. (-4.19 EPA)
5. Q2 · 52.0 · Dustin Hopkins 37 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.79 EPA)
6. Q3 · 277.0 · Tyler Bitancurt 33 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.41 EPA)
7. Q1 · 52.0 · Josh Lider kickoff for 42 yards returned by Vincent Zann for 13 yards to the FlaSt 41. (+3.38 EPA)
8. Q1 · 277.0 · Jarrett Brown rush for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Florida State Seminoles controlled the final (33–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: E.J. Manuel (52.0) — yds.
• EPA edge: WVU 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 West Virginia Mountaineers vs Florida State Seminoles?

West Virginia Mountaineers 21, Florida State Seminoles 33 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Florida State Seminoles?

Florida State Seminoles won with a final score of 21–33.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Florida State Seminoles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=300010052.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Florida State Seminoles in passing?

E.J. Manuel (52.0) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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