West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Syracuse Orange: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 34–18 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 18, Syracuse Orange 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	3	9	6	0	18
Syracuse Orange	6	6	3	15	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Eric Dungey (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.95 EPA
• Trevon Wesco (277) — 0.0 yds · -0.82 EPA/play -0.82 EPA
• Trey Lowe III (277) — 0.0 yds · -2.37 EPA/play -2.37 EPA

Rushing

• Kennedy McKoy (277) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA
• Eric Dungey (183) — 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Dontae Strickland (183) — 0.0 yds -0.60 EPA

Receiving

• Jamal Custis (183) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
• T.J. Simmons (277) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA
• David Sills V (277) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.90 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Eric Dungey	183	34	61.8%	0	1	+0.09	+2.95
Trevon Wesco	277	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.82	-0.82
Trey Lowe III	277	1	100.0%	0	0	-2.37	-2.37
Jack Allison	277	37	48.6%	0	0	-0.18	-6.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WVU	SYR
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	183	2	0	-5.15	Interception
Q1	277	5	0	-1.39	Punt
Q1	183	1	0	+2.30	Rush TD
Q1	183	9	0	+5.32	Ended
Q1	277	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	277	9	0	+1.05	Ended
Q1	183	3	0	-3.80	Punt
Q1	277	3	0	-2.84	Punt
Q1	183	3	0	-3.09	Punt
Q2	277	1	0	+2.20	Ended
Q2	183	2	0	-0.30	Interception
Q2	277	3	0	-1.22	Punt
Q2	183	6	0	-0.28	Punt
Q2	277	4	0	-1.35	Punt
Q2	183	3	0	-2.24	Punt
Q2	277	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Jack Allison pass intercepted Allen Stritzinger return for 20 yds to the WVirg 18 (-5.76 EPA)
2. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Eric Dungey pass intercepted Kenny Robinson Jr. return for 3 yds to the Syrac 16 (-5.57 EPA)
3. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Jack Allison pass complete to Kwincy Hall for 43 yds to the Syrac 39 for a 1ST down (+4.21 EPA)
4. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Eric Dungey pass complete to Jamal Custis for 44 yds to the WVirg 3 for a 1ST down (+3.94 EPA)
5. Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Jack Allison pass complete to David Sills V for 48 yds to the Syrac 8 for a 1ST down (+3.79 EPA)
6. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Trishton Jackson 14 Yd pass from Eric Dungey (Andre Szmyt Kick) (+3.55 EPA)
7. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Jack Allison pass complete to Tevin Bush for 34 yds to the Syrac 25 for a 1ST down (+3.41 EPA)
8. Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Martell Pettaway run for 51 yds to the Syrac 24 for a 1ST down (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (34–18) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Eric Dungey (183) — yds, 1 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 Syracuse Orange?

West Virginia Mountaineers 18, Syracuse Orange 34 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 18–34.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032074.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Eric Dungey (183) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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