West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Miami Hurricanes: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Miami Hurricanes defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 31–14 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 14, Miami Hurricanes 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	6	0	6	0	14
Miami Hurricanes	0	18	9	0	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brad Kaaya (2390) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +6.64 EPA
• Skyler Howard (277) — 0.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -5.26 EPA

Rushing

• Mark Walton (2390) — 0.0 yds -0.42 EPA
• Skyler Howard (277) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.19 EPA
• Gus Edwards (2390) — 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA

Receiving

• Stacy Coley (2390) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Daikiel Shorts (277) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA
• Shelton Gibson (277) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brad Kaaya	2390	33	72.7%	0	4	+0.20	+6.64
Skyler Howard	277	29	58.6%	0	0	-0.18	-5.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WVU	MIAMI
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	2	0	-1.36	Ended
Q1	2390	3	0	-1.59	Punt
Q1	277	6	0	-2.83	Punt
Q1	2390	3	0	-2.22	Punt
Q1	277	1	0	+1.05	Rush TD
Q1	277	3	0	+1.71	Ended
Q1	2390	3	0	-1.90	Punt
Q1	277	9	0	-2.03	Ended
Q1	2390	3	0	-3.93	Punt
Q1	277	3	0	-4.64	Fumble
Q2	277	1	0	-2.49	Ended
Q2	2390	1	0	+4.06	Pass TD
Q2	2390	4	0	+0.41	Ended
Q2	277	3	0	-2.44	Punt
Q2	2390	1	0	+1.55	Pass TD
Q2	2390	5	0	+3.35	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Skyler Howard pass complete to Daikiel Shorts for 26 yds to the MiaFl 6 for a 1ST down (+4.99 EPA)
2. Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · WEST VIRGINIA Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Christian Brown) to the 50 yard line (-4.77 EPA)
3. Q2 · Miami Hurricanes · Brad Kaaya pass complete to Ahmmon Richards for 51 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (+4.16 EPA)
4. Q2 · Miami Hurricanes · Brad Kaaya pass complete to Braxton Berrios for 26 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (+4.06 EPA)
5. Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Skyler Howard run for 10 yds to the WVirg 40 Skyler Howard fumbled, forced by Chad Thomas, recovered by MiaFl Kendrick Norton (-3.85 EPA)
6. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Skyler Howard sacked by RJ McIntosh and Darrion Owens for a loss of 7 yards to the MiaFl 45 (-3.19 EPA)
7. Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Skyler Howard pass incomplete to Shelton Gibson (-2.89 EPA)
8. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Skyler Howard run for 4 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK) (+2.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Miami Hurricanes controlled the final (31–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Brad Kaaya (2390) — 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 Miami Hurricanes?

West Virginia Mountaineers 14, Miami Hurricanes 31 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Miami Hurricanes?

Miami Hurricanes won with a final score of 14–31.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Miami Hurricanes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400876098.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Miami Hurricanes in passing?

Brad Kaaya (2390) 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 Miami Hurricanes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.