National Statistical Rankings for West Virginia Football Week 9
We dive into the 2023 season numbers to see where the Mountaineers stand statistically on a national scale after six games and compare that to the 2022 season.
2023 Offensive Statistics:
Total Offense: The Mountaineers are ranked No. 59 nationally, averaging 401.0 yards per game. In 2022 they were ranked No. 56 with an average of 399.0 yards a game.
Scoring Offense: West Virginia is tied at No. 48, scoring an average of 30.8 points per game. This is a slight increase from the previous year when they were tied for No. 49, averaging 30.6 points per game.
2023 Defensive Statistics:
Total Defense: The team has shown improvement in this area, ranking No. 69 nationally by allowing only 378.0 yards per game. This is a noticeable jump from their 2022 position at No. 97, where they allowed 412.2 yards per game.
Scoring Defense: The Mountaineers are tied for No. 73, allowing an average of 26.5 points per game. This is another substantial improvement from 2022, when they were ranked No. 115, allowing a higher average of 32.9 points per game.
The 2023 season has seen West Virginia improve on the defensive side while showing similar numbers offensively.
| Category | Ranking | Statistic |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Offense |
59 |
401.0 |
|
Rushing Offense |
16 |
203.2 |
|
Passing Offense |
T-102 |
197.8 |
|
Team Passing Efficiency |
76 |
131.65 |
|
Scoring Offense |
T-48 |
30.8 |
|
Total Defense |
69 |
378.0 |
|
Rushing Defense |
72 |
148.0 |
|
Passing Yards Allowed |
68 |
230.0 |
|
Team Passing Efficiency Defense |
64 |
130.44 |
|
Scoring Defense |
T-73 |
26.5 |
|
Turnover Margin |
T-52 |
0.12 |
|
3rd Down Conversion Pct |
T-43 |
0.430 |
|
4th Down Conversion Pct |
T-61 |
0.522 |
|
3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense |
63 |
0.374 |
|
4th Down Conversion Pct Defense |
T-65 |
0.500 |
|
Red Zone Offense |
77 |
0.829 |
|
Red Zone Defense |
T-72 |
0.840 |
|
Net Punting |
39 |
40.53 |
|
Punt Returns |
59 |
9.20 |
|
Kickoff Returns |
90 |
18.08 |
|
First Downs Offense |
59 |
173 |
|
First Downs Defense |
T-61 |
158 |
|
Fewest Penalties Per Game |
T-16 |
4.50 |
|
Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game |
T-28 |
42.62 |
|
Time of Possession |
4 |
33:44 |
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