West Virginia Mountaineers 31–38 Pittsburgh Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2022

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 38–31 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 31, Pittsburgh Panthers 38.

Game summary

Pittsburgh Panthers beat West Virginia Mountaineers 38–31 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Kedon Slovis (Pittsburgh) — 284.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.24 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Rodney Hammond Jr. — 74.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Bryce Ford-Wheaton — 9 rec, 97.0 yds.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh (+0.094/play) vs West Virginia (-0.166/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	0	9	6	18	31
Pittsburgh Panthers	3	6	12	6	38

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 25

+3

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Pittsburgh
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 42 yards
West Virginia
Q2TD
BFBryce Ford-Wheaton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
JT Daniels pass to Bryce Ford-Wheaton for a touchdown (10 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
RHRodney Hammond Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Rodney Hammond Jr. rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 24 yards
West Virginia
Q3TD
CDCJ Donaldson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
CJ Donaldson rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q3TD
DCDaniel Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Daniel Carter rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q3TD
RHRodney Hammond Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Rodney Hammond Jr. rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q4TD
BFBryce Ford-Wheaton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
JT Daniels pass to Bryce Ford-Wheaton for a touchdown (16 yards)
West Virginia
Q4TD
JDJT Daniels
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
JT Daniels rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q4TD
IAIsrael Abanikanda
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-27
Kedon Slovis pass to Israel Abanikanda for a touchdown (24 yards)
West Virginia
Q4TD
JDJT Daniels
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-27
JT Daniels — Interception returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kedon Slovis (Pittsburgh) — 284.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +6.99 EPA
JT Daniels (West Virginia) — 248.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.37 EPA/play -15.76 EPA

Rushing

Rodney Hammond Jr. (Pittsburgh) — 74.0 yds · 2 TD +0.35 EPA
Tony Mathis Jr. (West Virginia) — 69.0 yds -0.09 EPA
Israel Abanikanda (Pittsburgh) — 15.0 yds -0.68 EPA

Receiving

Bryce Ford-Wheaton (West Virginia) — 9 rec · 97.0 yds +0.40 EPA
Sam James (West Virginia) — 5 rec · 50.0 yds +0.16 EPA
Konata Mumpfield (Pittsburgh) — 5 rec · 71.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kedon Slovis	Pittsburgh	29	51.7%	284	1	+0.24	+6.99
JT Daniels	West Virginia	43	51.2%	248	2	-0.37	-15.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	West Virginia	Pittsburgh
Plays	73	62
EPA / play	-0.166	+0.094
Total EPA	-12.12	+5.84
Success rate	38.4%	38.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.366	+0.241
Rush EPA / play	+0.121	-0.035
Yards	473	399

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	West Virginia	6	32	-0.96	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	-3	-2.88	Punt
Q1	West Virginia	3	6	-2.74	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	10	74	+2.98	Field goal
Q1	West Virginia	6	70	+4.49	Pass TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	6	21	-1.33	Punt
Q2	West Virginia	5	0	-3.54	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	2	27	-3.54	Fumble
Q2	West Virginia	2	3	-5.01	Fumble
Q2	Pittsburgh	6	35	+3.69	Rush TD
Q2	West Virginia	12	74	-0.60	Field goal
Q3	Pittsburgh	3	-5	-3.69	Ended
Q3	West Virginia	1	5	+1.32	Rush TD
Q3	Pittsburgh	6	26	-1.14	Punt
Q3	West Virginia	6	19	-1.61	Punt
Q3	Pittsburgh	4	65	+5.47	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · JT Daniels — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.51 EPA)
Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kedon Slovis pass to Jared Wayne for 64 yards (2nd & 10) (+6.02 EPA)
Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Fumble (-5.04 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Fumble (-4.29 EPA)
Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · JT Daniels pass to Sam James for 21 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.94 EPA)
Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kedon Slovis pass to Israel Abanikanda for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.6 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kedon Slovis pass to Jared Wayne for 20 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.58 EPA)
Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kedon Slovis pass to Jaden Bradley for 16 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.35 EPA)

Key takeaways

Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (38–31) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Kedon Slovis (Pittsburgh) — 284.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Pittsburgh at 0.094 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of West Virginia Mountaineers vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

West Virginia Mountaineers 31, Pittsburgh Panthers 38 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 31–38.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401411092.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Kedon Slovis (Pittsburgh) led passers with 284.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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