National Statistical Rankings for West Virginia Football: Week Five

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Published Oct 3, 2024

National Statistical Rankings for West Virginia Football: Week Five

Vernon Bailey • WVSports

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We dive into the 2024 season numbers to see where the Mountaineers stand statistically on a national scale after four games, comparing those to the 2023 season.

2024 Offensive Statistics:

Total Offense: The Mountaineers are No. 59 nationally, averaging 410.0 yards per game. In 2023, they ranked No. 27, averaging 434.6 yards per game.

Scoring Offense: West Virginia is tied at No. 55, scoring an average of 31.8 points per game. This is a slight increase from the previous year, where they tied for No. 38

2024 Defensive Statistics:

Total Defense: The team ranks No. 106 nationally, allowing 410.3 yards per game. However, this is a drop from their 2023 position at No. 66, when they allowed 380.8 yards per game.

Scoring Defense: The Mountaineers are tied No. 98, allowing an average of 28.5 points per game. In 2023, they ranked No. 62, allowing 26.2 points per game.

West Virginia is trailing their 2023 rankings in several key areas and will need to improve if they hope to have a successful season.

Rankings as of 10/3/24

Full Statistics for WVU in 2024

Category	Ranking	Statistic

Total Offense	59	410.0
Rushing Offense	49	181.5
Passing Offense	70	228.5
Team Passing Efficiency	70	135.54
Scoring Offense	T-55	31.8
Total Defense	106	410.3
Rushing Defense	83	153.8
Passing Yards Allowed	110	256.5
Team Passing Efficiency Defense	125	160.61
Scoring Defense	T-98	28.5
Turnover Margin	T-123	-1.25
3rd Down Conversion Pct	111	0.326
4th Down Conversion Pct	T-8	0.833
3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense	88	0.404
4th Down Conversion Pct Defense	T-76	0.556
Red Zone Offense	T-50	0.889
Red Zone Defense	T-50	0.800
Net Punting	73	38.69
Punt Returns	72	8.33
Kickoff Returns	95	17.67
First Downs Offense	T-62	95
First Downs Defense	T-87	91
Fewest Penalties Per Game	T-5	4.00
Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game	8	34.00
Time of Possession	101	28:27

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