West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Syracuse Orange: 2011 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 49–23 in Week 8, 2011. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 23, Syracuse Orange 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	3	6	6	6	23
Syracuse Orange	6	12	12	12	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Nassib (183) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +20.88 EPA
• Geno Smith (277) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +12.48 EPA
• Antwon Bailey (183) — 0.0 yds · +1.30 EPA/play +1.30 EPA

Rushing

• Antwon Bailey (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA
• Dustin Garrison (277) — 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Shawne Alston (277) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.50 EPA

Receiving

• Stedman Bailey (277) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.19 EPA
• Tavon Austin (277) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.98 EPA
• Nick Provo (183) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Nassib	183	31	12.9%	0	4	+0.67	+20.88
Geno Smith	277	36	5.6%	0	2	+0.35	+12.48
Antwon Bailey	183	1	0.0%	0	0	+1.30	+1.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WVU	SYR
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	183	2	0	-0.49	Ended
Q1	277	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	277	9	0	+2.14	Ended
Q1	183	1	0	+0.92	Pass TD
Q1	183	12	0	+3.18	Ended
Q1	277	3	0	-1.56	Punt
Q1	183	6	0	-4.45	Punt
Q2	277	2	0	+1.02	Ended
Q2	183	3	0	-0.63	Punt
Q2	277	4	0	+3.35	Interception
Q2	183	2	0	-2.04	Punt
Q2	183	1	0	+0.10	Ended
Q2	277	7	0	+0.11	Ended
Q2	183	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	277	3	0	+5.06	Pass TD
Q2	183	1	0	+0.61	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Geno Smith pass complete to Stedman Bailey for 64 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.42 EPA)
2. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Corey Smith kickoff for 68 yards returned by Dorian Graham for 98 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.73 EPA)
3. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Geno Smith pass intercepted by Phillip Thomas at the Syrac 41, returned for 24 yards to the WVirg 35. (-4.69 EPA)
4. Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Geno Smith pass intercepted by Jeremi Wilkes at the Syrac 0, returned for 13 yards to the Syrac 13. (-3.97 EPA)
5. Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Geno Smith pass complete to Brad Starks for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.54 EPA)
6. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Antwon Bailey rush for a loss of 9 yards to the Syrac 28. (-3.1 EPA)
7. Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Geno Smith pass complete to Willie Milhouse for 43 yards to the Syrac 27 for a 1ST down. (+2.88 EPA)
8. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Antwon Bailey rush for 50 yards to the WVirg 12 for a 1ST down. (+2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (49–23) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Ryan Nassib (183) — yds, 4 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 Syracuse Orange?

West Virginia Mountaineers 23, Syracuse Orange 49 in Week 8 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 23–49.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312940183.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Ryan Nassib (183) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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