Memphis Tigers 42–37 West Virginia Mountaineers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Memphis Tigers defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 42–37 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Memphis Tigers 42, West Virginia Mountaineers 37.

Game summary

Memphis Tigers edged West Virginia Mountaineers 42–37 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Seth Henigan (Memphis) — 309.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.62 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: CJ Donaldson Jr. — 83.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Hudson Clement — 11 rec, 166.0 yds.
EPA edge: Memphis (+0.359/play) vs West Virginia (+0.299/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Memphis Tigers	6	18	6	6	42
West Virginia Mountaineers	0	15	6	12	37

Scoring Map

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

MEMMemphis Tigers

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 25

+3OPP 29

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Memphis
Q1TD
MAMario Anderson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Seth Henigan pass to Mario Anderson Jr. for a touchdown (4 yards)
Memphis
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 34 yards
Memphis
Q2TD
GDGreg Desrosiers Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-0
Greg Desrosiers Jr. rushes 46 yards for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q2TD
HCHudson Clement
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Garrett Greene pass to Hudson Clement for a touchdown (33 yards)
Memphis
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
18-6
Field goal good from 42 yards
West Virginia
Q2TD
GGGarrett Greene
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Garrett Greene rushes 56 yards for a touchdown
Memphis
Q2TD
DBDemeer Blankumsee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Seth Henigan pass to Demeer Blankumsee for a touchdown (18 yards)
West Virginia
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
24-15
Field goal good from 46 yards
Memphis
Q3TD
MAMario Anderson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-15
Mario Anderson Jr. rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q3TD
HCHudson Clement
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Garrett Greene pass to Hudson Clement for a touchdown (10 yards)
West Virginia
Q4TD
CDCJ Donaldson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
CJ Donaldson Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Memphis
Q4TD
BTBrandon Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-27
Brandon Thomas rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q4TD
CDCJ Donaldson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-33
CJ Donaldson Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Seth Henigan (Memphis) — 309.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +16.01 EPA
Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 333.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +15.28 EPA

Rushing

CJ Donaldson Jr. (West Virginia) — 83.0 yds · 2 TD -0.04 EPA
Mario Anderson Jr. (Memphis) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD -0.05 EPA
Seth Henigan (Memphis) — 61.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Receiving

Hudson Clement (West Virginia) — 11 rec · 166.0 yds +1.91 EPA
Mario Anderson Jr. (Memphis) — 6 rec · 22.0 yds -0.07 EPA
Roc Taylor (Memphis) — 5 rec · 131.0 yds +1.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Seth Henigan	Memphis	26	69.2%	309	2	+0.62	+16.01
Garrett Greene	West Virginia	40	72.5%	333	2	+0.38	+15.28

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Memphis	West Virginia
Plays	56	76
EPA / play	+0.359	+0.299
Total EPA	+20.08	+22.70
Success rate	41.1%	53.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.616	+0.382
Rush EPA / play	+0.136	+0.206
Yards	489	539

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	West Virginia	6	12	-3.85	Ended
Q1	Memphis	6	25	-1.15	Ended
Q1	Memphis	5	45	+3.58	Pass TD
Q1	West Virginia	5	16	-4.67	Fumble
Q1	Memphis	6	25	-1.73	Field goal
Q2	West Virginia	7	21	-4.29	Ended
Q2	Memphis	1	46	+3.33	Rush TD
Q2	West Virginia	6	80	+7.42	Pass TD
Q2	Memphis	10	51	-0.31	Field goal
Q2	West Virginia	4	75	+6.61	Rush TD
Q2	Memphis	5	75	+6.04	Pass TD
Q2	West Virginia	6	47	+0.18	Field goal
Q3	Memphis	8	75	+5.46	Rush TD
Q3	West Virginia	10	75	+7.25	Pass TD
Q3	Memphis	5	20	-1.05	Punt
Q3	West Virginia	16	96	+8.49	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Seth Henigan pass to Demeer Blankumsee for 89 yards (1st & 10) (+6.39 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Penalty (4th & 6) (+6.22 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Fumble (-6.01 EPA)
Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene rushes 56 yards for a touchdown (+5.94 EPA)
Q2 · Memphis Tigers · Seth Henigan pass to Demeer Blankumsee for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.41 EPA)
Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Hudson Clement for a touchdown (33 yards) (+4.19 EPA)
Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Hudson Clement for 37 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.96 EPA)
Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Hudson Clement for 8 yards (4th & 5) (+3.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

Memphis Tigers controlled the final (42–37) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Seth Henigan (Memphis) — 309.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Memphis at 0.359 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Memphis Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

Memphis Tigers 42, West Virginia Mountaineers 37 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Memphis Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

Memphis Tigers won with a final score of 42–37.

Where can I find the Memphis Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677080.

Who led Memphis Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers in passing?

Seth Henigan (Memphis) led passers with 309.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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