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West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Kansas Jayhawks: 2017 Week 4 Recap

Mountaineers defeat Jayhawks 56–34 in Week 4

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Kansas Jayhawks (Week 4).

West Virginia Mountaineers 56 3-2 Winner
Final 56–34
Kansas Jayhawks 34 1-3
Winner
West Virginia Mountaineers
Final score
56–34
Halftime
West Virginia Mountaineers 24–18 Kansas Jayhawks
Top passer
Will Grier

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Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Kansas Jayhawks 56–34 in Week 4, 2017. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 56, Kansas Jayhawks 34.

Game summary

West Virginia Mountaineers rolled past Kansas Jayhawks 56–34 in Week 4 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 13 plays.
  • Passing leader: Will Grier (277) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.33 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Khalil Herbert — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: David Sills V — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
West Virginia Mountaineers61801256
Kansas Jayhawks31512634

Scoring Map

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

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers
KUKansas Jayhawks

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WVU
    Q1TD
    KMKennedy McKoy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Kennedy McKoy run for 7 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK)

  2. KU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-3

    Gabriel Rui 28 yd FG GOOD

  3. KU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-6

    Gabriel Rui 41 yd FG GOOD

  4. KU
    Q2TD
    PBPeyton Bender

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Peyton Bender pass intercepted for a TD Mike Daniels Jr. return for 25 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK)

  5. KU
    Q2TD
    KHKhalil Herbert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Khalil Herbert run for 67 yds for a TD, (Gabriel Rui KICK)

  6. WVU
    Q2TD
    DSDavid Sills V

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Will Grier pass complete to David Sills V for 49 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK)

  7. WVU
    Q2TD
    KMKennedy McKoy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-18

    Kennedy McKoy run for 23 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK)

  8. WVU
    Q2TD
    JCJustin Crawford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-18

    Justin Crawford run for 11 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK)

  9. KU
    Q3TD
    TMTaylor Martin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-24

    Taylor Martin run for 1 yd for a TD, (Gabriel Rui KICK)

  10. KU
    Q3TD
    KHKhalil Herbert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-30

    Khalil Herbert run for 5 yds for a TD, (Gabriel Rui KICK)

  11. WVU
    Q4TD
    WGWill Grier

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-30

    Will Grier run for 3 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK)

  12. KU
    Q4TD
    SSSteven Sims Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-36

    Peyton Bender pass complete to Steven Sims Jr. for 7 yds for a TD, (Gabriel Rui KICK)

  13. WVU
    Q4TD
    DSDavid Sills V

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-36

    Will Grier pass complete to David Sills V for 7 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Will Grier (277) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +12.44 EPA
  • Peyton Bender (2305) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +2.62 EPA
  • TEAM (2305) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -0.07 EPA

Rushing

  • Khalil Herbert (2305) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.22 EPA
  • Justin Crawford (277) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
  • Kennedy McKoy (277) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.41 EPA

Receiving

  • David Sills V (277) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.60 EPA
  • Steven Sims Jr. (2305) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.89 EPA
  • Gary Jennings (277) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Will Grier2773865.8%02+0.33+12.44
Peyton Bender23052763.0%01+0.10+2.62
TEAM230510.0%00-0.07-0.07
Steven Sims Jr.230510.0%00-0.62-0.62

Team EPA comparison

StatWVUKU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1230580+1.66Ended
Q127710+1.92Rush TD
Q127770+3.59Ended
Q1230550-1.51Punt
Q127740-2.33Punt
Q1230500Field goal
Q12305180-2.64Touchdown
Q227760-1.74Punt
Q2230510+6.89Rush TD
Q227710+4.03Pass TD
Q2230520-0.12Ended
Q227760+1.38Ended
Q2230520-1.68Punt
Q227710+2.25Rush TD
Q2277100+3.84Rush TD
Q2230520-1.42Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Kansas Jayhawks · Peyton Bender pass intercepted for a TD Mike Daniels Jr. return for 25 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK) (-7.28 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Kansas Jayhawks · Khalil Herbert run for 67 yds for a TD, (Gabriel Rui KICK) (+6.89 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Kansas Jayhawks · Peyton Bender pass complete to Steven Sims Jr. for 64 yds to the KANSAS 3 for a 1ST down WEST VIRGINIA Penalty, roughing passer (2 Yards) to the WVirg 1 for a 1ST down (+6.6 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Kansas Jayhawks · Peyton Bender pass complete to Steven Sims Jr. for 5 yds to the Kans 26 for a 1ST down WEST VIRGINIA Penalty, personal foul (Elijah Battle) to the Kans 41 for a 1ST down (+5.66 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Kansas Jayhawks · Peyton Bender pass intercepted Al-Rasheed Benton return for 38 yds to the Kans 8 (-4.61 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Kansas Jayhawks · Peyton Bender sacked by Lamonte McDougle for a loss of 10 yards to the Kans 31 Peyton Bender fumbled, recovered by WVirg Dylan Tonkery , return for 0 yards (-4.52 EPA)
  7. Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Will Grier pass complete to David Sills V for 49 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK) (+4.03 EPA)
  8. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Will Grier pass intercepted Hasan Defense return for no gain to the Kans 43 WEST VIRGINIA Penalty, Defensive holding ( Yards) declined (-3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (56–34) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Will Grier (277) — yds, 2 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 Kansas Jayhawks?

West Virginia Mountaineers 56, Kansas Jayhawks 34 in Week 4 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Kansas Jayhawks?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 56–34.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Kansas Jayhawks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400934514.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Kansas Jayhawks in passing?

Will Grier (277) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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Season records after this game

West Virginia Mountaineers

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

Kansas Jayhawks

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L