Utah Utes vs. West Virginia Mountaineers: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 30–14 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Utah Utes 30, West Virginia Mountaineers 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	6	9	0	6	30
West Virginia Mountaineers	0	3	3	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gary Jennings (277) — 0.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -0.23 EPA
• Kennedy McKoy (277) — 0.0 yds · -1.66 EPA/play -1.66 EPA
• Demari Simpkins (254) — 0.0 yds · -2.01 EPA/play -2.01 EPA

Rushing

• Zack Moss (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
• Tyler Huntley (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.18 EPA
• Kennedy McKoy (277) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Darren Carrington II (254) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Marcus Simms (277) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Ka'Raun White (277) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gary Jennings	277	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.23	-0.23
Kennedy McKoy	277	1	100.0%	0	0	-1.66	-1.66
Demari Simpkins	254	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.01	-2.01
Tyler Huntley	254	30	40.0%	0	0	-0.36	-10.90
Chris Chugunov	277	25	36.0%	0	1	-0.46	-11.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTAH	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	5	0	+2.26	Ended
Q1	254	3	0	-1.62	Punt
Q1	277	3	0	-3.36	Punt
Q1	254	11	0	+0.46	Punt
Q1	277	2	0	-2.37	Punt
Q1	254	1	0	+4.38	Rush TD
Q1	254	3	0	+0.12	Ended
Q1	277	3	0	-2.80	Punt
Q2	277	3	0	-3.59	Punt
Q2	254	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	254	8	0	+0.75	Ended
Q2	277	3	0	-1.80	Punt
Q2	254	1	0	+0.76	Rush TD
Q2	254	7	0	-1.25	Ended
Q2	277	5	0	-1.92	Punt
Q2	254	3	0	-2.30	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Utah Utes · Mitch Wishnowsky punt for 51 yds , Marcus Simms returns for a loss of 7 yards to the WVirg 13 Marcus Simms fumbled, recovered by Utah Cody Barton (+6.09 EPA)
2. Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Chris Chugunov pass intercepted Julian Blackmon return for 24 yds to the WVirg 26 (-5.12 EPA)
3. Q1 · Utah Utes · Zack Moss run for 58 yds for a TD, (Matt Gay KICK) (+4.38 EPA)
4. Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Chris Chugunov pass complete to Gary Jennings for 19 yds to the Utah 16 for a 1ST down (+4.25 EPA)
5. Q4 · Utah Utes · Tyler Huntley run for a loss of 4 yards to the WVirg 34 Tyler Huntley fumbled, recovered by WVirg Adam Shuler II (-4.04 EPA)
6. Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Chris Chugunov run for a loss of 2 yards to the WVirg 15 Chris Chugunov fumbled, recovered by Utah Cody Barton (-4.01 EPA)
7. Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Chris Chugunov pass complete to Marcus Simms for 33 yds to the Utah 42 for a 1ST down (+3.96 EPA)
8. Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Chris Chugunov pass complete to Ka'Raun White for 18 yds for a TD, (Kennedy McKoy pass to Trevon Wesco for Two-Point Conversion) (+3.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah Utes controlled the final (30–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Gary Jennings (277) — yds.
• EPA edge: UTAH 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 Utah Utes vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

Utah Utes 30, West Virginia Mountaineers 14 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 30–14.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs West Virginia Mountaineers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400953395.

Who led Utah Utes vs West Virginia Mountaineers in passing?

Gary Jennings (277) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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