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West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Army Black Knights: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Mountaineers defeat Knights 24–21 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Army Black Knights (Week 1).

West Virginia Mountaineers 24 1-0 Winner
Final 24–21
Army Black Knights 21 1-1
Winner
West Virginia Mountaineers
Final score
24–21
Halftime
West Virginia Mountaineers 9–12 Army Black Knights
Top passer
Austin Kendall

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Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Army Black Knights 24–21 in Week 1, 2020. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 24, Army Black Knights 21.

Game summary

West Virginia Mountaineers edged Army Black Knights 24–21 in Week 1 of the 2020 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Austin Kendall (277) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.40 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Tyhier Tyler — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • Receiving leader: T.J. Simmons — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
West Virginia Mountaineers366624
Army Black Knights0126021

Scoring Map

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

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers
ARMYArmy Black Knights

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WVU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-0

    Tyler Sumpter 31 yd FG GOOD

  2. ARMY
    Q2TD
    TTTyhier Tyler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-6

    Tyhier Tyler run for 6 yds for a TD, (Quinn Maretzki KICK)

  3. WVU
    Q2TD
    TST.J. Simmons

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-6

    Jarret Doege pass complete to T.J. Simmons for 5 yds for a TD, (Tyler Sumpter KICK)

  4. ARMY
    Q2TD
    TTTyhier Tyler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-12

    Tyhier Tyler run for 1 yd for a TD, (Quinn Maretzki KICK)

  5. WVU
    Q3TD
    MOMike O'Laughlin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-12

    Austin Kendall pass complete to Mike O'Laughlin for 3 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )

  6. ARMY
    Q3TD
    TTTyhier Tyler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    Tyhier Tyler run for 2 yds for a TD, (Quinn Maretzki KICK)

  7. WVU
    Q4TD
    TST.J. Simmons

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-18

    Austin Kendall pass complete to T.J. Simmons for 20 yds for a TD, (R. Smith Run For Two-point Conversion)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Austin Kendall (277) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +6.77 EPA
  • Christian Anderson (349) — 0.0 yds · +0.56 EPA/play +3.36 EPA
  • Jarret Doege (277) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -3.30 EPA

Rushing

  • Tyhier Tyler (349) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD -0.17 EPA
  • Leddie Brown (277) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
  • Anthony Adkins (349) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Receiving

  • T.J. Simmons (277) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA
  • Sean Ryan (277) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA
  • Bryce Ford-Wheaton (277) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Austin Kendall2771747.1%02+0.40+6.77
Christian Anderson349666.7%00+0.56+3.36
Jarret Doege2772657.7%01-0.13-3.30

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q134930+1.17Ended
Q127700Field goal
Q127760-1.16Ended
Q134940-5.92Ended
Q127710-3.78Interception
Q127730-1.04Ended
Q134930-2.83Punt
Q1277130+1.46Missed FG
Q227720-0.70Punt
Q234910+2.43Rush TD
Q234910-0.36Ended
Q227730-5.12Fumble
Q234960-1.55Punt
Q227710+2.73Pass TD
Q2277110+3.65Ended
Q234910+0.81Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Jarret Doege sacked by Malkelm Morrison for a loss of 22 yards to the WVirg 7 Jarret Doege fumbled, forced by Malkelm Morrison, recovered by Army Ryan Duran III , return for 0 yards (-5.72 EPA)
  2. Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Jarret Doege pass intercepted Javhari Bourdeau return for 21 yds to the WVirg 46 (-3.77 EPA)
  3. Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Austin Kendall pass complete to T.J. Simmons for 20 yds for a TD, (R. Smith Run For Two-point Conversion) (+3.69 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Army Black Knights · Ay'Juan Marshall run for 7 yds to the WVirg 32 for a 1ST down (+3.43 EPA)
  5. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Austin Kendall pass complete to T.J. Simmons for 31 yds to the Army 11 for a 1ST down (+3.38 EPA)
  6. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Austin Kendall pass complete to Bryce Ford-Wheaton for 27 yds to the Army 48 for a 1ST down (+3.33 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Army Black Knights · Tyhier Tyler run for no gain to the WVirg 38 (-3.25 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Army Black Knights · Quinn Maretzki 39 yd FG MISSED (-3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (24–21) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Austin Kendall (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 Army Black Knights?

West Virginia Mountaineers 24, Army Black Knights 21 in Week 1 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Army Black Knights?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 24–21.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Army Black Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401256197.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Army Black Knights in passing?

Austin Kendall (277) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

West Virginia Mountaineers

Now 1-0 W

Army Black Knights

Now 1-1 L