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Published Nov 29, 2024

Tale of the Tape: WVU vs. Texas Tech

Vernon Bailey • WVSports

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As WVU and Texas Tech prepare to face off tomorrow, we break down the Tale of the Tape. How do these new conference rivals compare statistically at this point in the 2024 season?

Stats for games through 11/28/24

Tale of the Tape for 2024

Statistical Category	WVU	Texas Tech

Total Offense	392.1	450.0
Rushing Offense	197.5	157.5
Passing Offense	194.6	292.5
Team Passing Efficiency	131.25	137.98
Scoring Offense	29.7	37.4
Total Defense	396.0	456.2
Rushing Defense	135.3	147.2
Passing Yards Allowed	260.7	309.0
Team Passing Efficiency Defense	159.28	146.86
Scoring Defense	29.2	36.3
Turnover Margin	-0.36	0.00
3rd Down Conversion Pct	0.412	0.478
4th Down Conversion Pct	0.657	0.519
3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense	0.466	0.352
4th Down Conversion Pct Defense	0.650	0.609
Red Zone Offense	0.854	0.920
Red Zone Defense	0.833	0.900
Net Punting	40.56	37.28
Punt Returns	8.20	4.70
Kickoff Returns	23.41	21.87
First Downs Offense	243	265
First Downs Defense	234	255
Penalties Per Game	4.09	8.00
Penalty Yards Per Game	31.55	68.36
Time of Possession	31:36	30:37

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