We dive into the 2024 season numbers to see where the Mountaineers stand statistically on a national scale after six games, comparing those to the 2023 season.
2024 Offensive Statistics:
Total Offense: The Mountaineers are No. 49 nationally, averaging 425.3 yards per game. In 2023, they ranked No. 27, averaging 434.6 yards per game.
Scoring Offense: West Virginia is tied at No. 58, scoring an average of 30.2 points per game. A significant decline from last year, when they tied for No. 38.
2024 Defensive Statistics:
Total Defense: The team is tied at No. 82 nationally, allowing 377.0 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 ranked No. 82, allowing an average of 26.0 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.
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Rankings as of 10/19/24
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