National statistical rankings for West Virginia football: Week 3
Through three games, West Virginia has been pretty balanced on both sides of the ball, and the stats highlight both the good and the bad. The Mountaineers are perfect in the red zone and tough against the run, while the offense has leaned on a ground game that sits inside the top 35 nationally.
On the flip side, third-down struggles, time of possession, and penalties stand out as issues that need fixing. With league play right around the corner, tightening those areas will be important.
National statistical rankings (Week 3)
| Stat | Rank | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Offense | 45 | 436.3 |
| Rushing Offense | 31 | 213.0 |
| Passing Offense | 71 | 223.3 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | 73 | 134.80 |
| Scoring Offense | T-73 | 28.7 |
| Total Defense | 47 | 300.3 |
| Rushing Defense | T-29 | 93.7 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | 68 | 206.7 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | 43 | 111.74 |
| Scoring Defense | T-33 | 14.7 |
| Turnover Margin | T-85 | -0.33 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct | 124 | 0.293 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | T-70 | 0.500 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | 19 | 0.261 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | T-40 | 0.400 |
| Red Zone Offense | T-1 | 1.000 |
| Red Zone Defense | T-55 | 0.800 |
| Net Punting | 80 | 39.18 |
| Punt Returns | T-58 | 9.13 |
| Kickoff Returns | T-54 | 21.50 |
| First Downs Offense | T-47 | 67 |
| First Downs Defense | T-44 | 47 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | T-103 | 7.67 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | 113 | 71.33 |
| Time of Possession | 118 | 26:05 |
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