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Published Dec 17, 2024

Tale of the Tape: WVU vs. Memphis

Vernon Bailey • WVSports

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As WVU and Memphis prepare to face off tonight in the Frisco Bowl, we break down the Tale of the Tape. How do the two compare statistically at this point in the 2024 season?

Stats for games through 12/16/24

Tale of the Tape for 2024

Statistical Category	WVU	Memphis

Total Offense	393.2	442.1
Rushing Offense	192.7	173.6
Passing Offense	200.5	268.5
Team Passing Efficiency	130.67	138.31
Scoring Offense	28.5	35.2
Total Defense	410.3	355.6
Rushing Defense	141.4	103.9
Passing Yards Allowed	268.9	251.7
Team Passing Efficiency Defense	158.13	126.90
Scoring Defense	31.1	22.8
Turnover Margin	-0.50	1.33
3rd Down Conversion Pct	0.423	0.455
4th Down Conversion Pct	0.622	0.522
3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense	0.490	0.378
4th Down Conversion Pct Defense	0.650	0.600
Red Zone Offense	0.840	0.875
Red Zone Defense	0.860	0.865
Net Punting	39.82	41.36
Punt Returns	8.20	12.31
Kickoff Returns	22.08	16.36
First Downs Offense	269	282
First Downs Defense	265	200
Penalties Per Game	4.33	5.58
Penalty Yards Per Game	33.83	50.42
Time of Possession	31:51	33:48

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