Grier throws 5 TDs, West Virginia thumps East Carolina 56-20
Will Grier threw five touchdown passes, including three to David Sills, to lead West Virginia to a 56-20 victory over East Carolina on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
East Carolina Pirates
20
West Virginia Mountaineers
56
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU | 3 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 20 |
| WVU | 21 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 56 |
Milan Puskar Stadium · 56,797 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | vs South Florida Bulls | W 20-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Temple Owls | W 17-9 | NCAAF |
| 10/22/26 | @ Memphis Tigers | L 34-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/15/26 | @ UAB Blazers | L 17-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Rice Owls | W 28-12 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 10:13 20-56
Trevon Brown 95 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Jake Verity Kick)
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Touchdown 6:07 13-56
David Sills V 4 Yd pass from Will Grier (Mike Molina Kick)
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Touchdown 7:55 13-49
Jimmy Williams 19 Yd pass from Thomas Sirk (Jake Verity Kick)
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Field Goal 12:08 6-49
Jake Verity 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:30 3-49
David Sills V 75 Yd pass from Will Grier (Mike Molina Kick)
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Touchdown 4:35 3-42
Justin Crawford 41 Yd Run (Mike Molina Kick)
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Touchdown 9:31 3-35
David Sills V 9 Yd pass from Will Grier (Mike Molina Kick)
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Touchdown 10:31 3-28
Marcus Simms 52 Yd pass from Will Grier (Mike Molina Kick)
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Touchdown 1:04 3-21
Kennedy McKoy 13 Yd Run (Mike Molina Kick)
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Touchdown 3:50 3-14
Ka'Raun White 7 Yd pass from Will Grier (Mike Molina Kick)
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Field Goal 6:08 3-7
Jake Verity 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:44 0-7
Justin Crawford 5 Yd Run (Mike Molina Kick)
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ECU
3 plays, 13 yards, 1:21 · End of Game
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WVU 1:21
9 plays, 26 yards, 5:20 · Punt
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ECU 6:41
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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WVU 7:48
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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ECU 10:13
2 plays, 98 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:13 20-56
Trevon Brown 95 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Jake Verity Kick)
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WVU 10:55
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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ECU 13:27
8 plays, 41 yards, 2:30 · Missed FG
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WVU 0:57
11 plays, 41 yards, 3:21 · Missed FG
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ECU 4:18
6 plays, 15 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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WVU 6:07
6 plays, 44 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:07 13-56
David Sills V 4 Yd pass from Will Grier (Mike Molina Kick)
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ECU 7:55
7 plays, 79 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:55 13-49
Jimmy Williams 19 Yd pass from Thomas Sirk (Jake Verity Kick)
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WVU 10:47
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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ECU 12:08
9 plays, 45 yards, 2:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:08 6-49
Jake Verity 45 Yd Field Goal
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ECU
1 play, 9 yards, 0:30 · End of Half
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WVU 0:30
2 plays, 86 yards, 0:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:30 3-49
David Sills V 75 Yd pass from Will Grier (Mike Molina Kick)
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ECU 0:54
8 plays, 49 yards, 3:35 · Interception
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WVU 4:35
4 plays, 63 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:35 3-42
Justin Crawford 41 Yd Run (Mike Molina Kick)
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ECU 5:26
6 plays, 36 yards, 0:46 · Downs
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WVU 6:12
10 plays, 34 yards, 2:08 · Missed FG
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ECU 8:20
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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WVU 9:31
3 plays, 31 yards, 0:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:31 3-35
David Sills V 9 Yd pass from Will Grier (Mike Molina Kick)
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ECU 10:21
1 play, 0 yards, 0:04 · Interception
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WVU 10:31
6 plays, 81 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:31 3-28
Marcus Simms 52 Yd pass from Will Grier (Mike Molina Kick)
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ECU 12:30
7 plays, 14 yards, 3:34 · Punt
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WVU 1:04
3 plays, 53 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:04 3-21
Kennedy McKoy 13 Yd Run (Mike Molina Kick)
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ECU 1:49
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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WVU 3:50
8 plays, 71 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:50 3-14
Ka'Raun White 7 Yd pass from Will Grier (Mike Molina Kick)
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ECU 6:08
15 plays, 70 yards, 6:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:08 3-7
Jake Verity 23 Yd Field Goal
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WVU 12:44
9 plays, 75 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Team Stats
ECU
WVU
21
1st Downs
30
7-18
3rd down efficiency
6-13
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
470
Total Yards
614
328
Passing
403
23/47
Comp/Att
24/34
7.0
Yards per pass
11.9
142
Rushing
211
32
Rushing Attempts
47
4.4
Yards per rush
4.5
8-103
Penalties
4-55
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
31:42
Possession
28:18
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