Marshall Thundering Herd vs. West Virginia Mountaineers: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 69–34 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: Marshall Thundering Herd 34, West Virginia Mountaineers 69.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Marshall Thundering Herd	0	9	15	12	34
West Virginia Mountaineers	12	18	12	12	69

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Rakeem Cato (276) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +20.21 EPA
• Geno Smith (277) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +12.76 EPA
• Blake Frohnapfel (276) — 0.0 yds · +0.34 EPA/play +0.34 EPA

Rushing

• Shawne Alston (277) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.10 EPA
• Travon Van (276) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.06 EPA
• Steward Butler (276) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Stedman Bailey (277) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.80 EPA
• Tavon Austin (277) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• J.D. Woods (277) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.79 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Rakeem Cato	276	51	3.9%	0	3	+0.40	+20.21
Geno Smith	277	36	11.1%	0	4	+0.35	+12.76
Blake Frohnapfel	276	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.34	+0.34
Paul Millard	277	3	33.3%	0	1	-0.26	-0.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MRSH	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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	276	1	0	-0.20	Ended
Q1	277	9	0	-6.75	Ended
Q1	276	3	0	+0.70	Punt
Q1	277	1	0	+1.92	Rush TD
Q1	277	7	0	+0.91	Ended
Q1	276	3	0	-1.85	Ended
Q1	277	1	0	+3.33	Pass TD
Q1	277	8	0	+1.59	Ended
Q1	276	9	0	-5.98	Punt
Q2	277	1	0	+2.31	Pass TD
Q2	277	8	0	+3.21	Ended
Q2	276	10	0	-1.40	Ended
Q2	277	1	0	+1.31	Pass TD
Q2	277	2	0	+4.24	Ended
Q2	276	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	276	7	0	+1.72	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rakeem Cato sacked by Terence Garvin, fumbled, forced by Terence Garvin, recovered by WVirg Isaiah Bruce at the Marsh 43, Isaiah Bruce for 43 yards, to the Marsh 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-6.98 EPA)
2. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rakeem Cato pass intercepted by Doug Rigg at the Marsh 49, returned for 46 yards to the Marsh 3. (-6.26 EPA)
3. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rakeem Cato pass complete to Tommy Shuler for 23 yards to the WVirg 4 for a 1ST down. (+4.82 EPA)
4. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rakeem Cato pass complete to Eric Frohnapfel for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.69 EPA)
5. Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Shawne Alston rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Marsh 3. (-4.04 EPA)
6. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Team punt blocked by C.J. Crawford for no gain to the WVirg 9. (-3.87 EPA)
7. Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Tavon Austin rush for 70 yards to the Marsh 13 for a 1ST down. (+3.72 EPA)
8. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Rakeem Cato pass complete to Tommy Shuler for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

• West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (69–34) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Rakeem Cato (276) — yds, 3 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 34, West Virginia Mountaineers 69 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Marshall Thundering Herd vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 34–69.

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=322450277.

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

Rakeem Cato (276) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 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.