West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Clemson Tigers: 2011 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Clemson Tigers 70–33 in Week 1, 2011. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 70, Clemson Tigers 33.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	12	24	12	6	70
Clemson Tigers	15	9	6	6	33

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Geno Smith (277) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +20.44 EPA
• Tajh Boyd (228) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +10.20 EPA
• Cole Stoudt (228) — 0.0 yds · -0.83 EPA/play -0.83 EPA

Rushing

• Shawne Alston (277) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.14 EPA
• Andrew Buie (277) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Andre Ellington (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA

Receiving

• Tavon Austin (277) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Stedman Bailey (277) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.87 EPA
• Devon Brown (277) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Geno Smith	277	39	12.8%	0	5	+0.52	+20.44
Tajh Boyd	228	38	5.3%	0	2	+0.27	+10.20
Cole Stoudt	228	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.83	-0.83
Paul Millard	277	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.50	-1.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WVU	CLEM
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	277	4	0	+1.59	Ended
Q1	228	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	228	5	0	-1.29	Ended
Q1	277	1	0	+1.88	Rush TD
Q1	277	5	0	+3.37	Ended
Q1	228	1	0	+2.20	Pass TD
Q1	228	7	0	+3.22	Ended
Q1	277	1	0	+1.35	Rush TD
Q1	277	7	0	+4.18	Ended
Q1	228	6	0	+6.39	Rush TD
Q1	277	6	0	-1.47	Punt
Q1	228	3	0	-4.60	Punt
Q2	277	5	0	+1.43	Rush TD
Q2	228	1	0	-3.73	Fumble
Q2	277	1	0	+1.63	Pass TD
Q2	277	2	0	+1.28	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Andre Ellington rush, fumbled, recovered by WVirg Darwin Cook at the WVirg 1, Darwin Cook for 99 yards, to the Clem 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-12.88 EPA)
2. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Andre Ellington rush for 68 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.97 EPA)
3. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Tajh Boyd pass complete to DeAndre Hopkins for 12 yards to the WVirg 28 for a 1ST down. (+4.47 EPA)
4. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Tajh Boyd pass intercepted by Keith Tandy at the WVirg 17, returned for 17 yards to the WVirg 34. (-4.3 EPA)
5. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Paul Millard pass intercepted by Rashard Hall at the Clem 35, returned for 24 yards to the WVirg 41. (-4.14 EPA)
6. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Tajh Boyd pass complete to DeAndre Hopkins for 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.01 EPA)
7. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Tavon Austin rush for 23 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down. (-3.78 EPA)
8. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Tajh Boyd rush for 4 yards, fumbled at the Clem 18. (-3.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (70–33) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Geno Smith (277) — yds, 5 TD.
• 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 Clemson Tigers?

West Virginia Mountaineers 70, Clemson Tigers 33 in Week 1 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Clemson Tigers?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 70–33.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=320040228.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Geno Smith (277) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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