As requested, here is some info for the ISU - Texas game this weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!
Down and Distance Comparison
On the offensive side, we are mashing yards on 1st down passes at 9.3 yards per play. The 6.0 yards per rush are also fantastic. Our run/pass ratio will probably never be to my liking this year on 1st and 10s, but when we're handing the ball to Breece Hall it's not anything I'll complaint TOO much about. The only notable struggle on our end is 2nd and long passing (only 5.2 yards per play).
When we're on defense, it's interesting to note that Texas just kind of sucks on 1st downs. They excel in 3rd and longs averaging 6.6 per pass and 7.1 per rush (albeit in small sample on the running). Is this just good luck on their end or is there something there that could develop itself into more success on 1st and 2nd downs?
1st Down
Our 1st down play-calling in the first half is basically 45% pass / 55% rush. In the second half we really tend to lean into the run game at a 67% clip relative to passing. Our yards per play on 1st downs is off the charts (not literally, mind you) in 3rd quarters at 13 yards per pass and 7 yards per rush.
Texas has a more balanced approach in 1st halves, but I should caution I don't have the last 2 minutes of halves pulled out of here so it's possible they've just ran a few more 2-minute drills than us in the 2nd quarter.
As noted above, Texas sucks on 1st down. We're getting more yards per rush than they get per pass on 1st down.
Down and Distance Comparison
On the offensive side, we are mashing yards on 1st down passes at 9.3 yards per play. The 6.0 yards per rush are also fantastic. Our run/pass ratio will probably never be to my liking this year on 1st and 10s, but when we're handing the ball to Breece Hall it's not anything I'll complaint TOO much about. The only notable struggle on our end is 2nd and long passing (only 5.2 yards per play).
When we're on defense, it's interesting to note that Texas just kind of sucks on 1st downs. They excel in 3rd and longs averaging 6.6 per pass and 7.1 per rush (albeit in small sample on the running). Is this just good luck on their end or is there something there that could develop itself into more success on 1st and 2nd downs?
1st Down
Our 1st down play-calling in the first half is basically 45% pass / 55% rush. In the second half we really tend to lean into the run game at a 67% clip relative to passing. Our yards per play on 1st downs is off the charts (not literally, mind you) in 3rd quarters at 13 yards per pass and 7 yards per rush.
Texas has a more balanced approach in 1st halves, but I should caution I don't have the last 2 minutes of halves pulled out of here so it's possible they've just ran a few more 2-minute drills than us in the 2nd quarter.
As noted above, Texas sucks on 1st down. We're getting more yards per rush than they get per pass on 1st down.