Through three games played, the West Virginia Mountaineers are fielding a much improved defense. Last year, the defense with three new starters on the defensive line and new corners, there were a lot of miscues and a steep learning curve. Many of those growing pains are showing this year as the team has tough against the run and the pass, on third and fourth down and in the red zone, yet there is one specific area that the team has to improve.
Defensive Improvement
| Category | 2017 Rank | 2018 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Category | 2017 Rank | 2018 Rank |
| 3rd Down % | 24 | 23 |
| 4th Down % | 126 | 59 |
| Pass YPG | 91 | 44 |
| Redzone % | 79 | 47 |
| Rush YPG | 104 | 32 |
| Scoring Defense | 90 | 1 |
| Total YPG | 107 | 18 |
| Turnover Margin | 105 | 123 |
The Mountaineer defense absolutely has to start creating turnovers.