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Published Nov 22, 2024

Tale of the Tape: WVU vs. UCF

Vernon Bailey • WVSports

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@WVSportsDotCom

As WVU and UCF 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 11/21/24

Tale of the Tape for 2024

Statistical Category	WVU	UCF

Total Offense	399.5	464.6
Rushing Offense	197.2	262.8
Passing Offense	202.3	201.8
Team Passing Efficiency	131.75	136.99
Scoring Offense	29.6	33.0
Total Defense	400.8	355.4
Rushing Defense	131.2	115.9
Passing Yards Allowed	269.6	239.5
Team Passing Efficiency Defense	160.86	138.47
Scoring Defense	30.0	26.4
Turnover Margin	-0.50	-0.40
3rd Down Conversion Pct	0.408	0.433
4th Down Conversion Pct	0.613	0.571
3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense	0.476	0.444
4th Down Conversion Pct Defense	0.667	0.583
Red Zone Offense	0.857	0.854
Red Zone Defense	0.824	0.914
Net Punting	39.46	37.00
Punt Returns	8.20	9.93
Kickoff Returns	21.95	17.75
First Downs Offense	223	240
First Downs Defense	213	200
Penalties Per Game	4.30	6.30
Penalty Yards Per Game	31.70	53.80
Time of Possession	30:59	28:29

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