West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 33–23 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 23, Alabama Crimson Tide 33.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	3	12	3	3	23
Alabama Crimson Tide	3	15	9	3	33

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Clint Trickett (277) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +13.31 EPA
• Blake Sims (333) — 0.0 yds · +0.35 EPA/play +10.83 EPA

Rushing

• T.J. Yeldon (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.01 EPA
• Derrick Henry (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
• Rushel Shell (277) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Amari Cooper (333) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• Kevin White (277) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +1.08 EPA
• Mario Alford (277) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Clint Trickett	277	43	67.4%	0	1	+0.31	+13.31
Blake Sims	333	31	77.4%	0	0	+0.35	+10.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WVU	ALA
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	333	12	0	+3.01	Ended
Q1	277	5	0	-0.83	Punt
Q1	333	6	0	+0.63	Field goal
Q1	277	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	277	13	0	+0.36	Ended
Q2	333	6	0	-0.62	Field goal
Q2	277	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	333	12	0	+7.22	Rush TD
Q2	277	7	0	-0.78	Punt
Q2	333	3	0	-2.06	Punt
Q2	277	1	0	+2.57	Pass TD
Q2	277	7	0	+4.43	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	+1.75	Rush TD
Q2	333	1	0	+1.21	Ended
Q3	277	4	0	+3.61	Ended
Q3	333	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Mario Alford 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Josh Lambert Kick) (+5.58 EPA)
2. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Clint Trickett pass complete to Jordan Thompson for 32 yds to the Alab 39 for a 1ST down (+3.75 EPA)
3. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Blake Sims pass complete to DeAndrew White for 38 yds to the WVirg 8 for a 1ST down (+3.74 EPA)
4. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Blake Sims pass complete to Amari Cooper for 11 yds to the Alab 15 for a 1ST down (+2.9 EPA)
5. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Josh Lambert 47 yd FG MISSED (-2.77 EPA)
6. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Clint Trickett pass complete to Kevin White for 26 yds to the Alab 25 for a 1ST down (+2.61 EPA)
7. Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Clint Trickett pass complete to Wendell Smallwood for 13 yds to the WVirg 36 for a 1ST down (+2.6 EPA)
8. Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Clint Trickett pass complete to Kevin White for 19 yds for a TD, (Josh Lambert KICK) (+2.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (33–23) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Clint Trickett (277) — yds, 1 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

West Virginia Mountaineers 23, Alabama Crimson Tide 33 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 23–33.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400547835.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Clint Trickett (277) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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