After a late push, West Virginia left Saturday with a 32-28 victory over Kansas.
The Mountaineers faced an 11-point deficit but ultimately overcame it in the final stages. With the outcome, let’s look at the most vital stats and see if they help to explain the outcome better.
Offense
Kansas
Time of Possession: 36:47
Total Plays: 72
Total Yards: 431
Passing: 15 completions on 25 attempts (60%), 184 yards, 46 yards after catch, 12.3 yards per completion and one touchdown
Rushing: 47 attempts, 247 yards, 5.3 yards per carry and three touchdowns
Red Zone Attempts: 3-3
Points in Red Zone: 21
3rd Downs: 6-13
4th Downs: 2-2
Point off Turnovers: 7
Penalties: Five for 42 yards
West Virginia
Time of Possession: 23:13
Total Plays: 63
Total Yards: 443
Passing: 15 completions on 30 attempts (50%), 295 yards, 80 yards after catch, 19.7 yards per completion and two touchdowns
Rushing: 33 attempts, 148 yards, 4.5 yards per carry and two touchdowns
Red Zone Attempts: 4-5
Points in Red Zone: 29
3rd Downs: 7-13
4th Downs: 1-1
Point off Turnovers: 0
Penalties: Three for 20 yards
Defense
Kansas
Tackles: 54 total (34 solo)
Tackles For Loss: Five for -10 yards
Sacks: Three for -five yards
Turnovers: Two interceptions
Interception Yards: Five
Pass Breakups: Five
West Virginia
Tackles: 81 total (35 solo)
Tackles For Loss: Five for -27 yards
Sacks: Two for -20 yards
Turnovers: One interception, one forced and recovered fumble
Interception Yards: 16
Pass Breakups: Two
