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Published Sep 27, 2024
National Statistical Rankings for West Virginia Football: Week Four
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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. 56 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. 56, 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. 102 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. 96, 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.

Related: PFF: Grades from West Virginia Weeks 1-4

Rankings as of 9/27/24

Full Statistics for WVU in 2024
CategoryRankingStatistic

Total Offense

56

410.0

Rushing Offense

50

181.5

Passing Offense

70

228.5

Team Passing Efficiency

73

135.54

Scoring Offense

T-56

31.8

Total Defense

102

410.3

Rushing Defense

85

153.8

Passing Yards Allowed

110

256.5

Team Passing Efficiency Defense

126

160.61

Scoring Defense

T-96

28.5

Turnover Margin

T-117

-1.25

3rd Down Conversion Pct

T-108

0.326

4th Down Conversion Pct

12

0.833

3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense

91

0.404

4th Down Conversion Pct Defense

T-74

0.556

Red Zone Offense

T-51

0.889

Red Zone Defense

T-50

0.800

Net Punting

72

38.69

Punt Returns

70

8.33

Kickoff Returns

93

17.67

First Downs Offense

T-17

95

First Downs Defense

T-120

91

Fewest Penalties Per Game

T-9

4.00

Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game

12

34.00

Time of Possession

96

28:27

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