The final box suggests WVU’s 9-for-17 performance on third down Saturday was pretty strong and 10 percentage points above last year’s finale 42.2 percent figure.

For a team that’s trying to own time of possession every game and, at least for the time being, preserve and follow the defense, that’s an important number. And a deceiving one.

WVU followed empty third downs by scoring a touchdown and kicking a field goal on fourth down. No losses there. And three more empty third downs came at the end of the game with the reserve offense in the game.

So, in truth, the real offense was 9-for-14 … with a fourth-down touchdown and field goal. That’s a pretty good day for third down.

Full Article at: Charleston Daily Mail