Tale of the Tape: WVU vs. Pittsburgh

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Published Sep 14, 2024

Tale of the Tape: WVU vs. Pittsburgh

Vernon Bailey • WVSports

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As West Virginia and Pitt get ready to clash today in the Backyard Brawl, we break down the Tale of the Tape. How do these rivals stack up statistically after two games each in the 2024 season?

Tale of the Tape for 2024

Statistical Category	WVU	PITT

Total Offense	399.5	534.0
Rushing Offense	195.0	198.5
Passing Offense	204.5	335.5
Team Passing Efficiency	140.47	155.98
Scoring Offense	30.5	41.5
Total Defense	415.5	330.5
Rushing Defense	145.0	91.0
Passing Yards Allowed	270.5	239.5
Team Passing Efficiency Defense	161.31	137.48
Scoring Defense	24.0	25.5
Turnover Margin	-1.50	0.00
3rd Down Conversion Pct	0.263	0.481
4th Down Conversion Pct	0.857	0.667
3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense	0.444	0.313
4th Down Conversion Pct Defense	0.500	0.750
Red Zone Offense	0.889	0.875
Red Zone Defense	0.571	0.833
Net Punting	44.40	37.00
Punt Returns	8.00	40.00
Kickoff Returns	18.25	22.63
First Downs Offense	50	22.63
First Downs Defense	42	36
Penalties Per Game	3.00	6.00
Penalty Yards Per Game	24.50	57.50
Time of Possession	27:08	25:34

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