West Virginia Mountaineers 41–28 UCF Knights: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated UCF Knights 41–28 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 41, UCF Knights 28.

Game summary

West Virginia Mountaineers beat UCF Knights 41–28 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 147.0 pass yds, +0.08 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: CJ Donaldson Jr. — 121.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jarrad Baker — 4 rec, 43.0 yds.
EPA edge: West Virginia (+0.167/play) vs UCF (+0.086/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	9	6	6	15	41
UCF Knights	6	6	6	6	28

Scoring Map

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

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

+3

+3OPP 24

UCFUCF Knights

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

West Virginia
Q1TD
GGGarrett Greene
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Garrett Greene rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
UCF
Q1TD
KHKobe Hudson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
John Rhys Plumlee pass to Kobe Hudson for a touchdown (34 yards)
West Virginia
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 24 yards
West Virginia
Q2TD
JWJahiem White
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Jahiem White rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
UCF
Q2TD
JRJohn Rhys Plumlee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
John Rhys Plumlee rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q3TD
GGGarrett Greene
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Garrett Greene rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
UCF
Q3TD
JBJavon Baker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
John Rhys Plumlee pass to Javon Baker for a touchdown (7 yards)
West Virginia
Q4TD
GGGarrett Greene
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Garrett Greene rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q4TD
CDCJ Donaldson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-18
CJ Donaldson Jr. rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
36-18
Field goal good from 41 yards
UCF
Q4TD
KHKobe Hudson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-24
John Rhys Plumlee pass to Kobe Hudson for a touchdown (16 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 147.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +2.02 EPA
John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) — 265.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.74 EPA
Nicco Marchiol (West Virginia) — -2.0 yds · -2.56 EPA/play -2.56 EPA

Rushing

CJ Donaldson Jr. (West Virginia) — 121.0 yds · 1 TD +0.54 EPA
RJ Harvey (UCF) — 100.0 yds +0.25 EPA
Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 64.0 yds · 3 TD +0.45 EPA

Receiving

Jarrad Baker (UCF) — 4 rec · 43.0 yds +1.36 EPA
RJ Harvey (UCF) — 4 rec · 30.0 yds +0.45 EPA
Kole Taylor (West Virginia) — 4 rec · 26.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Garrett Greene	West Virginia	24	54.2%	147	0	+0.08	+2.02
John Rhys Plumlee	UCF	37	67.6%	265	3	-0.05	-1.74
Nicco Marchiol	West Virginia	1	0.0%	-2	0	-2.56	-2.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	West Virginia	UCF
Plays	73	69
EPA / play	+0.167	+0.086
Total EPA	+12.20	+5.96
Success rate	50.7%	55.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.021	-0.047
Rush EPA / play	+0.265	+0.241
Yards	442	463

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	West Virginia	9	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	UCF	9	80	+7.11	Pass TD
Q1	West Virginia	9	56	+1.02	Field goal
Q1	UCF	8	38	-3.34	Interception
Q2	West Virginia	10	64	+4.68	Rush TD
Q2	UCF	10	75	+6.32	Rush TD
Q2	West Virginia	8	27	-2.78	Fumble
Q2	UCF	1	0	-2.58	Interception
Q2	West Virginia	3	6	-1.04	Punt
Q2	UCF	4	61	-0.06	Ended
Q3	UCF	7	43	-2.37	Interception
Q3	West Virginia	8	68	+5.26	Rush TD
Q3	UCF	8	75	+6.64	Pass TD
Q3	West Virginia	4	-4	-4.65	Punt
Q3	UCF	4	9	-4.85	Fumble
Q3	West Virginia	4	27	+2.52	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass intercepted (-6.14 EPA)
Q3 · UCF Knights · Fumble (-6.11 EPA)
Q3 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass intercepted (-5.14 EPA)
Q4 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Kobe Hudson for a touchdown (16 yards) (+5.03 EPA)
Q1 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Kobe Hudson for a touchdown (34 yards) (+4.6 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · CJ Donaldson Jr. rushes for 21 yards (4th & 1) (+3.84 EPA)
Q3 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Javon Baker for a touchdown (7 yards) (+3.08 EPA)
Q4 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.86 EPA)

Key takeaways

West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (41–28) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 147.0 yds.
EPA edge: West Virginia at 0.167 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of West Virginia Mountaineers vs UCF Knights?

West Virginia Mountaineers 41, UCF Knights 28 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs UCF Knights?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 41–28.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525878.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs UCF Knights in passing?

Garrett Greene (West Virginia) led passers with 147.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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