Kansas State Wildcats 48–31 West Virginia Mountaineers: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2022

Quick answer

Kansas State Wildcats defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 48–31 in Week 12, 2022. Final score: Kansas State Wildcats 48, West Virginia Mountaineers 31.

Game summary

Kansas State Wildcats rolled past West Virginia Mountaineers 48–31 in Week 12 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Will Howard (Kansas State) — 272.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.57 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Deuce Vaughn — 67.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Malik Knowles — 5 rec, 96.0 yds.
EPA edge: West Virginia (+0.066/play) vs Kansas State (-0.056/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kansas State Wildcats	24	12	0	6	48
West Virginia Mountaineers	18	6	0	6	31

Scoring Map

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

KSUKansas State Wildcats

+3OPP 29

+3OPP 36

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kansas State
Q1TD
DVDeuce Vaughn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Deuce Vaughn rushes 15 yards for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Interception returned for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q1TD
SJSam James
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Garrett Greene pass to Sam James for a touchdown (26 yards)
Kansas State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Interception returned for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q1TD
DGDJ Giddens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
DJ Giddens rushes 49 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q1TD
WHWill Howard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Will Howard rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q1TD
SJSam James
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Garrett Greene pass to Sam James for a touchdown (71 yards)
Kansas State
Q2TD
BSBen Sinnott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-18
Will Howard pass to Ben Sinnott for a touchdown (15 yards)
West Virginia
Q2TD
SJSam James
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
Garrett Greene pass to Sam James for a touchdown (5 yards)
Kansas State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
33-24
Field goal good from 46 yards
Kansas State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 36
Score
36-24
Field goal good from 53 yards
Kansas State
Q4TD
MKMalik Knowles
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-24
Will Howard pass to Malik Knowles for a touchdown (43 yards)
West Virginia
Q4TD
GGGarrett Greene
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-30
Garrett Greene rushes 13 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Will Howard (Kansas State) — 272.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +14.78 EPA
Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 181.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +7.32 EPA
Sam James (West Virginia) — 12.0 yds · +0.56 EPA/play +0.56 EPA

Rushing

Deuce Vaughn (Kansas State) — 67.0 yds · 1 TD -0.30 EPA
DJ Giddens (Kansas State) — 79.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA
Justin Johnson Jr. (West Virginia) — 63.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Receiving

Malik Knowles (Kansas State) — 5 rec · 96.0 yds +2.08 EPA
Cortez Braham (West Virginia) — 4 rec · 54.0 yds +2.56 EPA
Phillip Brooks (Kansas State) — 4 rec · 38.0 yds +0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Howard	Kansas State	26	69.2%	272	2	+0.57	+14.78
Garrett Greene	West Virginia	29	51.7%	181	3	+0.25	+7.32
Sam James	West Virginia	1	100.0%	12	0	+0.56	+0.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kansas State	West Virginia
Plays	68	62
EPA / play	-0.056	+0.066
Total EPA	-3.78	+4.08
Success rate	50.0%	41.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.220	+0.069
Rush EPA / play	-0.237	+0.063
Yards	468	406

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kansas State	5	69	+5.61	Rush TD
Q1	West Virginia	3	39	-7.44	Touchdown
Q1	West Virginia	8	75	+7.00	Pass TD
Q1	Kansas State	4	57	-8.48	Touchdown
Q1	Kansas State	3	68	+5.22	Rush TD
Q1	West Virginia	4	9	-4.95	Ended
Q1	Kansas State	4	34	+2.66	Rush TD
Q1	West Virginia	2	71	+5.47	Pass TD
Q1	Kansas State	6	61	+4.11	Pass TD
Q2	West Virginia	11	87	+7.76	Pass TD
Q2	Kansas State	10	22	-3.16	Field goal
Q2	West Virginia	3	-3	-0.91	Punt
Q2	Kansas State	5	30	-0.52	Field goal
Q3	West Virginia	15	60	+1.07	Missed FG
Q3	Kansas State	5	18	-1.16	Punt
Q3	West Virginia	3	-9	-3.07	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.85 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Sam James for a touchdown (71 yards) (+6.37 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.76 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · Will Howard pass to Malik Knowles for a touchdown (43 yards) (+4.5 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Cortez Braham for 15 yards (4th & 4) (+4.43 EPA)
Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass intercepted (-4.02 EPA)
Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Jaylen Anderson rushes for 23 yards (4th & 1) (+3.99 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · Rush (1st & 10) (-3.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kansas State Wildcats controlled the final (48–31) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Will Howard (Kansas State) — 272.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: West Virginia at 0.066 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Kansas State Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

Kansas State Wildcats 48, West Virginia Mountaineers 31 in Week 12 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Kansas State Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

Kansas State Wildcats won with a final score of 48–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401404117.

Who led Kansas State Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers in passing?

Will Howard (Kansas State) led passers with 272.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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