West Virginia Mountaineers 31–26 Arizona Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2024

Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Arizona Wildcats 31–26 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 31, Arizona Wildcats 26.

Game summary

West Virginia Mountaineers edged Arizona Wildcats 31–26 in Week 9 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Noah Fifita (Arizona) — 277.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.65 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Quali Conley — 72.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Tetairoa McMillan — 10 rec, 202.0 yds.
EPA edge: Arizona (+0.312/play) vs West Virginia (+0.280/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	9	6	6	6	31
Arizona Wildcats	0	6	6	12	26

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 28

ARIZArizona Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

West Virginia
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 45 yards
West Virginia
Q1TD
LBLeighton Bechdel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Leighton Bechdel rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Arizona
Q2TD
QCQuali Conley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Quali Conley rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q2TD
HCHudson Clement
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Nicco Marchiol pass to Hudson Clement for a touchdown (3 yards)
West Virginia
Q3TD
CDCJ Donaldson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
CJ Donaldson Jr. rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
Arizona
Q3TD
SOSam Olson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Noah Fifita pass to Sam Olson for a touchdown (23 yards)
West Virginia
Q4TD
TRTraylon Ray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Nicco Marchiol pass to Traylon Ray for a touchdown (54 yards)
Arizona
Q4TD
TMTetairoa McMillan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Noah Fifita pass to Tetairoa McMillan for a touchdown (34 yards)
Arizona
Q4TD
NFNoah Fifita
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Noah Fifita rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Noah Fifita (Arizona) — 277.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.65 EPA/play +21.98 EPA
Nicco Marchiol (West Virginia) — 192.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.60 EPA/play +13.80 EPA
Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) — 14.0 yds · +0.34 EPA/play +0.69 EPA

Rushing

Quali Conley (Arizona) — 72.0 yds · 1 TD -0.46 EPA
Jahiem White (West Virginia) — 92.0 yds +0.15 EPA
Nicco Marchiol (West Virginia) — 45.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) — 10 rec · 202.0 yds +2.72 EPA
Justin Robinson (West Virginia) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds +1.57 EPA
Kole Taylor (West Virginia) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Noah Fifita	Arizona	34	61.8%	277	2	+0.65	+21.98
Nicco Marchiol	West Virginia	23	78.3%	192	2	+0.60	+13.80
Tetairoa McMillan	Arizona	2	50.0%	14	0	+0.34	+0.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	West Virginia	Arizona
Plays	62	59
EPA / play	+0.280	+0.312
Total EPA	+17.33	+18.40
Success rate	35.5%	40.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.600	+0.630
Rush EPA / play	+0.091	-0.185
Yards	401	386

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	West Virginia	11	63	+2.05	Field goal
Q1	Arizona	4	51	-2.06	Fumble
Q1	West Virginia	10	86	+6.76	Rush TD
Q1	Arizona	14	75	+6.39	Rush TD
Q2	West Virginia	8	70	+5.03	Pass TD
Q2	Arizona	3	8	-0.18	Punt
Q2	West Virginia	5	26	-0.29	Punt
Q2	Arizona	9	16	-3.14	Punt
Q3	West Virginia	8	49	+3.61	Rush TD
Q3	Arizona	4	23	-0.67	Punt
Q3	West Virginia	3	3	-2.60	Punt
Q3	Arizona	6	65	+6.01	Pass TD
Q3	West Virginia	5	75	+5.13	Pass TD
Q4	Arizona	13	80	+7.85	Pass TD
Q4	West Virginia	3	10	-1.25	Punt
Q4	Arizona	6	68	+4.19	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Noah Fifita pass to Tetairoa McMillan for a touchdown (34 yards) (+5.67 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Leighton Bechdel rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+4.46 EPA)
Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Noah Fifita pass to Tetairoa McMillan for 17 yards (4th & 7) (+4.35 EPA)
Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · CJ Donaldson Jr. rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+4.25 EPA)
Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Fumble (-4.16 EPA)
Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Nicco Marchiol pass to Traylon Ray for a touchdown (54 yards) (+4.12 EPA)
Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Nicco Marchiol pass to Hudson Clement for a touchdown (3 yards) (+4.04 EPA)
Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Noah Fifita pass to Tetairoa McMillan for 23 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (31–26) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Noah Fifita (Arizona) — 277.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Arizona at 0.312 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

West Virginia Mountaineers 31, Arizona Wildcats 26 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Arizona Wildcats?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 31–26.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636905.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Arizona Wildcats in passing?

Noah Fifita (Arizona) led passers with 277.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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