Kansas State Wildcats 45–18 West Virginia Mountaineers: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2024

Quick answer

Kansas State Wildcats defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 45–18 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Kansas State Wildcats 45, West Virginia Mountaineers 18.

Game summary

Kansas State Wildcats rolled past West Virginia Mountaineers 45–18 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 298.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.77 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: DJ Giddens — 57.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Traylon Ray — 4 rec, 37.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kansas State (+0.247/play) vs West Virginia (-0.350/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kansas State Wildcats	9	0	12	12	45
West Virginia Mountaineers	3	12	0	6	18

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 27

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kansas State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 44 yards
West Virginia
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 44 yards
Kansas State
Q1TD
JJJadon Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-3
Avery Johnson pass to Jadon Jackson for a touchdown (60 yards)
West Virginia
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
Interception returned for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q2TD
HCHudson Clement
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Garrett Greene pass to Hudson Clement for a touchdown (7 yards)
Kansas State
Q3TD
GOGarrett Oakley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Avery Johnson pass to Garrett Oakley for a touchdown (16 yards)
Kansas State
Q3TD
WAWill Anciaux
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Avery Johnson pass to Will Anciaux for a touchdown (1 yard)
Kansas State
Q4TD
DGDJ Giddens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-15
DJ Giddens rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q4TD
TRTraylon Ray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
Nicco Marchiol pass to Traylon Ray for a touchdown (12 yards)
Kansas State
Q4TD
DGDJ Giddens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-21
DJ Giddens rushes 18 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 298.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.77 EPA/play +22.30 EPA
Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 85.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.25 EPA/play -4.55 EPA
Nicco Marchiol (West Virginia) — 45.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.53 EPA/play -7.40 EPA

Rushing

DJ Giddens (Kansas State) — 57.0 yds · 2 TD -0.28 EPA
CJ Donaldson Jr. (West Virginia) — 34.0 yds -0.25 EPA
Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 88.0 yds +0.42 EPA

Receiving

Traylon Ray (West Virginia) — 4 rec · 37.0 yds +0.84 EPA
Hudson Clement (West Virginia) — 4 rec · 29.0 yds +1.25 EPA
Kole Taylor (West Virginia) — 3 rec · 57.0 yds +2.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Avery Johnson	Kansas State	29	65.5%	298	3	+0.77	+22.30
Garrett Greene	West Virginia	18	50.0%	85	1	-0.25	-4.55
Nicco Marchiol	West Virginia	14	35.7%	45	1	-0.53	-7.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kansas State	West Virginia
Plays	55	71
EPA / play	+0.247	-0.350
Total EPA	+13.59	-24.85
Success rate	41.8%	25.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.769	-0.569
Rush EPA / play	-0.335	-0.160
Yards	412	330

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	West Virginia	3	12	-1.44	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	3	9	-1.22	Punt
Q1	West Virginia	6	15	-3.70	Interception
Q1	Kansas State	9	37	-0.48	Field goal
Q1	West Virginia	5	34	-1.56	Field goal
Q1	Kansas State	2	84	+6.58	Pass TD
Q1	West Virginia	18	126	-2.68	Pass TD
Q2	Kansas State	4	23	-0.94	Punt
Q2	West Virginia	12	86	-0.41	Ended
Q2	Kansas State	12	73	+5.62	Pass TD
Q3	West Virginia	3	-1	-3.22	Punt
Q3	Kansas State	7	69	+4.59	Pass TD
Q3	West Virginia	7	14	-6.45	Ended
Q3	Kansas State	10	59	+1.79	Rush TD
Q4	West Virginia	5	36	+1.91	Pass TD
Q4	Kansas State	3	2	-2.12	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.83 EPA)
Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass to DJ Giddens for 53 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.63 EPA)
Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass to Jadon Jackson for a touchdown (60 yards) (+4.53 EPA)
Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass to Ty Bowman for 11 yards (4th & 5) (+3.64 EPA)
Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Penalty (4th & 1) (+3.62 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass intercepted (-3.43 EPA)
Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Hudson Clement for a touchdown (7 yards) (+3.25 EPA)
Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Kole Taylor for 14 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kansas State Wildcats controlled the final (45–18) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 298.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Kansas State at 0.247 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 45, West Virginia Mountaineers 18 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Kansas State Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

Kansas State Wildcats won with a final score of 45–18.

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=401636904.

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

Avery Johnson (Kansas State) led passers with 298.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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