Georgia Southern Eagles vs. West Virginia Mountaineers: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Georgia Southern Eagles 44– in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Georgia Southern Eagles , West Virginia Mountaineers 44.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Southern Eagles	0	0	0	0
West Virginia Mountaineers	9	6	12	12	44

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Skyler Howard (277) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +11.56 EPA
• William Crest Jr. (277) — 0.0 yds · -0.84 EPA/play -0.84 EPA
• Favian Upshaw (290) — 0.0 yds · -1.26 EPA/play -17.62 EPA

Rushing

• Matt Breida (290) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Favian Upshaw (290) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Wendell Smallwood (277) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Jovon Durante (277) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• Wendell Smallwood (277) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA
• Shelton Gibson (277) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Skyler Howard	277	25	64.0%	0	2	+0.46	+11.56
William Crest Jr.	277	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.84	-0.84
Favian Upshaw	290	14	14.3%	0	0	-1.26	-17.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	GASO	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	277	1	0	+2.91	Ended
Q1	290	12	0	+0.51	Punt
Q1	277	4	0	-4.21	Ended
Q1	290	3	0	-5.02	Fumble
Q1	277	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	277	4	0	+0.45	Ended
Q1	290	3	0	-2.35	Punt
Q1	277	1	0	+3.19	Pass TD
Q1	277	8	0	+0.87	Ended
Q2	290	2	0	-1.67	Ended
Q2	277	4	0	+0.02	Field goal
Q2	290	2	0	-2.23	Interception
Q2	277	6	0	+1.03	Ended
Q2	290	6	0	-1.20	Punt
Q2	277	3	0	+0.21	Punt
Q2	290	4	0	-4.13	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Favian Upshaw pass incomplete to Bj Johnson (-3.67 EPA)
2. Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Wendell Smallwood run for a loss of 1 yard to the GeoSo 18 (-3.62 EPA)
3. Q1 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Favian Upshaw run for a loss of 6 yards to the GeoSo 26 Favian Upshaw fumbled, recovered by WVirg Karl Joseph (-3.46 EPA)
4. Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Skyler Howard pass complete to Jovon Durante for 41 yds for a TD, (Josh Lambert KICK) (+3.19 EPA)
5. Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Skyler Howard pass complete to Shelton Gibson for 47 yds to the GeoSo 23 for a 1ST down (+3.19 EPA)
6. Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Rushel Shell run for 5 yds to the GeoSo 41 (-3.06 EPA)
7. Q2 · Georgia Southern Eagles · LA Ramsby run for no gain to the GeoSo 29 (-3.05 EPA)
8. Q3 · Georgia Southern Eagles · Favian Upshaw pass intercepted Karl Joseph return for no gain to the GeoSo 46 (-3.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

• West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (44–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Skyler Howard (277) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: GASO 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 Georgia Southern Eagles vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

Georgia Southern Eagles 0, West Virginia Mountaineers 44 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Georgia Southern Eagles vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 0–44.

Where can I find the Georgia Southern Eagles vs West Virginia Mountaineers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763407.

Who led Georgia Southern Eagles vs West Virginia Mountaineers in passing?

Skyler Howard (277) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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