West Virginia Mountaineers 14–38 Syracuse Orange: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2012

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 38–14 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 14, Syracuse Orange 38.

Game summary

Syracuse Orange rolled past West Virginia Mountaineers 38–14 in Week 1 of the 2012 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Ryan Nassib (183) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.12 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jerome Smith — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Stedman Bailey — 2 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	0	8	8	0	14
Syracuse Orange	3	6	18	3	38

Scoring Map

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

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

+3

+2

+3OPP 19

SYRSyracuse Orange

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SYR
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
0-3
Ross Krautman 25 yard field goal GOOD.
WVU
Q2TD
SBStedman Bailey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Geno Smith pass complete to Stedman Bailey for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
SYR
Q2TD
PGPrince-Tyson Gulley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
WVU
Q2Safety
GSGeno Smith
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
8-9
Geno Smith sacked by Cameron Lynch for a loss of 1 yard to the WVirg 0 for a SAFETY.
WVU
Q3Safety
GSGeno Smith
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
10-9
Geno Smith sacked by Team for a loss of 11 yards to the WVirg 0 for a SAFETY.
SYR
Q3TD
PGPrince-Tyson Gulley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
10-15
Ryan Nassib pass complete to Prince-Tyson Gulley for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
WVU
Q3TD
SBStedman Bailey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
16-15
Geno Smith pass complete to Stedman Bailey for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
SYR
Q3TD
PGPrince-Tyson Gulley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
16-21
Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for 67 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
SYR
Q3TD
BWBeckett Wales
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
16-27
Ryan Nassib pass complete to Beckett Wales for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
SYR
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
16-30
Ross Krautman 36 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Ryan Nassib (183) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +2.71 EPA
Charley Loeb (183) — 0.0 yds · +0.72 EPA/play +0.72 EPA
Geno Smith (277) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -1.63 EPA

Rushing

Jerome Smith (183) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
Prince-Tyson Gulley (183) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.27 EPA
Tavon Austin (277) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Receiving

Stedman Bailey (277) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.08 EPA
Prince-Tyson Gulley (183) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.22 EPA
J.D. Woods (277) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Nassib	183	22	9.1%	2	+0.12	+2.71
Charley Loeb	183	1	0.0%	0	+0.72	+0.72
Geno Smith	277	27	7.4%	2	-0.06	-1.63

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	EPA	Result
Q1	183	2	-1.29	Ended
Q1	277	7	-3.33	Ended
Q1	183	5	-2.08	Punt
Q1	277	5	-2.16	Punt
Q1	183	0	—	Field goal
Q1	183	13	-0.84	Ended
Q1	277	11	-5.26	Ended
Q2	183	3	-0.99	Punt
Q2	277	6	-0.34	Punt
Q2	183	3	-3.42	Fumble
Q2	277	1	+3.76	Pass TD
Q2	277	5	+0.70	Ended
Q2	183	2	+3.31	Rush TD
Q2	183	4	-0.44	Ended
Q2	277	1	-1.53	Safety
Q2	183	12	-7.55	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Geno Smith sacked by Brandon Sharpe for a loss of 8 yards, fumbled, forced by Brandon Sharpe, recovered by Syrac Dyshawn Davis at the Syrac 33. (-6.08 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Ryan Nassib pass intercepted by Isaiah Bruce at the Syrac 25, returned for no gain to the Syrac 25. (-5.2 EPA)
Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Geno Smith pass complete to Stedman Bailey for 59 yards to the Syrac 36 for a 1ST down. (+4.37 EPA)
Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Prince-Tyson Gulley rush, fumbled, forced by Terence Garvin, recovered by WVirg Terence Garvin at the WVirg 46, Terence Garvin for 4 yards, to the 50 yard line. (-4.05 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · SYRACUSE penalty 15 yard Roughing the Kicker on Donnie Simmons accepted. (+4.03 EPA)
Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Jerome Smith rush for no gain to the WVirg 1. (-3.96 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Shawne Alston rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Syrac 43. (-3.92 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Prince-Tyson Gulley rush for 67 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

Syracuse Orange controlled the final (38–14) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Ryan Nassib (183) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: WVU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of West Virginia Mountaineers vs Syracuse Orange?

West Virginia Mountaineers 14, Syracuse Orange 38 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 14–38.

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=323640183.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Ryan Nassib (183) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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