West Virginia Mountaineers 38–36 Baylor Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2017

Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Baylor Bears 38–36 in Week 8, 2017. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 38, Baylor Bears 36.

Game summary

West Virginia Mountaineers edged Baylor Bears 38–36 in Week 8 of the 2017 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Will Grier (277) — 0.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.34 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Justin Crawford — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Denzel Mims — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	9	6	18	0	38
Baylor Bears	0	6	6	18	36

Scoring Map

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

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

+3OPP 33

BAYBaylor Bears

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WVU
Q1TD
DSDavid Sills V
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Will Grier pass complete to David Sills V for 35 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK)
WVU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-0
Mike Molina 27 yd FG GOOD
WVU
Q2TD
DSDavid Sills V
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-0
Will Grier pass complete to David Sills V for 16 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK)
BAY
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-3
Connor Martin 42 yd FG GOOD
BAY
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-6
Connor Martin 23 yd FG GOOD
WVU
Q3TD
KWKa'Raun White
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Will Grier pass complete to Ka'Raun White for 6 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK)
WVU
Q3TD
MSMarcus Simms
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-6
Will Grier pass complete to Marcus Simms for 40 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK)
BAY
Q3TD
JLJohn Lovett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
John Lovett run for 7 yds for a TD, (Connor Martin KICK)
WVU
Q3TD
DSDavid Sills V
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-12
Will Grier pass complete to David Sills V for 53 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK)
BAY
Q4TD
TETrestan Ebner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-18
Charlie Brewer pass complete to Trestan Ebner for 9 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
BAY
Q4TD
TETrestan Ebner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-24
Trestan Ebner run for 40 yds for a TD, (Connor Martin KICK)
BAY
Q4TD
TETrestan Ebner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-30
Charlie Brewer pass complete to Trestan Ebner for 52 yds for a TD, (Connor Martin KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Will Grier (277) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +12.80 EPA
Charlie Brewer (239) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.63 EPA/play +8.83 EPA
Zach Smith (239) — 0.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -3.05 EPA

Rushing

Justin Crawford (277) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
JaMycal Hasty (239) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
Charlie Brewer (239) — 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA

Receiving

Denzel Mims (239) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
David Sills V (277) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA
Gary Jennings (277) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Grier	277	38	68.4%	5	+0.34	+12.80
Charlie Brewer	239	14	57.1%	2	+0.63	+8.83
Zach Smith	239	32	50.0%	0	-0.10	-3.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WVU	BAY
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	EPA	Result
Q1	277	1	+2.91	Pass TD
Q1	239	1	-0.46	Ended
Q1	277	8	-0.10	Ended
Q1	239	2	-4.38	Ended
Q1	277	0	—	Field goal
Q1	239	7	+0.33	Ended
Q1	277	8	+0.73	Ended
Q1	239	9	-1.77	Ended
Q2	277	1	+5.05	Pass TD
Q2	277	7	+2.88	Ended
Q2	239	3	-2.17	Punt
Q2	277	1	-1.06	Punt
Q2	239	0	—	Field goal
Q2	277	3	-0.21	Ended
Q2	239	6	+1.36	Field goal
Q2	277	8	-2.34	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Baylor Bears · Zach Smith pass complete to Gavin Holmes for 56 yds to the WVirg 2 for a 1ST down (+6.2 EPA)
Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Will Grier pass complete to David Sills V for 16 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK) (+5.05 EPA)
Q4 · Baylor Bears · Charlie Brewer pass complete to Trestan Ebner for 52 yds for a TD, (Connor Martin KICK) (+5.04 EPA)
Q4 · Baylor Bears · Trestan Ebner run for 40 yds for a TD, (Connor Martin KICK) (+3.74 EPA)
Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Will Grier pass complete to David Sills V for 53 yds for a TD, (Mike Molina KICK) (+3.33 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Will Grier pass complete to Gary Jennings for 32 yds to the Bayl 28 for a 1ST down (+3.04 EPA)
Q2 · Baylor Bears · Zach Smith pass complete to Denzel Mims for 45 yds to the WVirg 25 for a 1ST down (+2.97 EPA)
Q4 · Baylor Bears · Charlie Brewer pass complete to Tony Nicholson for 7 yds to the WVirg 44 for a 1ST down (+2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (38–36) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Will Grier (277) — yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: WVU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of West Virginia Mountaineers vs Baylor Bears?

West Virginia Mountaineers 38, Baylor Bears 36 in Week 8 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Baylor Bears?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 38–36.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Baylor Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400934533.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Baylor Bears in passing?

Will Grier (277) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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