Tale of the Tape: WVU vs. Iowa State

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Published Oct 12, 2024

Tale of the Tape: WVU vs. Iowa State

Vernon Bailey • WVSports

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As West Virginia and Iowa State get ready to play today, we break down the Tale of the Tape. How do these rivals stack up statistically at this point in the 2024 season?

Stats for games through 10/11/24

Tale of the Tape for 2024

Statistical Category	WVU	Iowa State

Total Offense	439.6	427.8
Rushing Offense	223.0	183.4
Passing Offense	216.6	244.4
Team Passing Efficiency	139.98	154.53
Scoring Offense	33.0	31.2
Total Defense	373.6	271.6
Rushing Defense	130.2	138.0
Passing Yards Allowed	243.4	133.6
Team Passing Efficiency Defense	156.27	88.95
Scoring Defense	25.6	10.0
Turnover Margin	-0.60	1.40
3rd Down Conversion Pct	0.393	0.453
4th Down Conversion Pct	0.750	0.750
3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense	0.386	0.375
4th Down Conversion Pct Defense	0.545	0.556
Red Zone Offense	0.880	0.870
Red Zone Defense	0.813	0.857
Net Punting	38.69	35.79
Punt Returns	7.00	14.29
Kickoff Returns	17.67	18.00
First Downs Offense	126	104
First Downs Defense	102	80
Penalties Per Game	3.60	4.00
Penalty Yards Per Game	28.20	31.20
Time of Possession	31:17	31:34

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