The one truth about conference stats is that the longer the season goes on, the more they even out—as teams face more and more mutual foes.
And our Cyclones just had their “get well” week.
Looking at the current conference stats, suddenly ISU is fourth in both scoring offense and defense. To be fair, total offense yardage is only fifth—but that should even out shortly. And I think that 433 ypg is fairly respectable.
Unsurprisingly, ISU just moved into first in rushing offense, and is now third in rushing defense. Please note that Baylor is 9th in the conference in rushing defense.
Cyclones are currently third in the conference in sacks. Despite issues with blitzes, second in sacks allowed. A mere eight in six games—though half of those have been the last two games.
Some people will be shocked to know that not only are we third in the conference in kickoff returns, we’re fifth in punt returns—with fairly representative attempts for each.
The main drawback that I see is that the passing offense in currently 7th in the conference, passing defense 6th. However, both are inching upwards—with reason to believe the trend will continue.
Individually, I was somewhat surprised to see that not only is Breece Hall leading the conference in catches, Xavier Hutchinson is second in the conference in catches, with 33. A mere two behind Tylan Wallace. A respectable fifth in yardage.
Speaking of which. Looking at future opponents?
Aside from the aforementioned poor rushing defense, Baylor is 9th in the conference in total offense. Dead last in rushing offense, at 92.3 ypg. The defense that lost nine starters from last year is currently a respectable fifth in the conference in total defense.
Oh yeah. The Bears have allowed fourteen sacks in four games.
Cough. Currently .
K-State’s loss Saturday should be a surprise to no one, since they are 8th on the conference in both total offense and defense.
Texas? Statistically, they have a good offense, and a solid rushing defense—but teams are flagellating their pass defense. I’m wondering if stud running back recruit Bijan Robinson is starting to emerge.
Texas has allowed sixteen sacks in six games. The OL has been Tom Herman’s Achilles Heel at Texas.
West Virginia is, surprisingly, at or near the top of the conference total offense and defense stats. Second to OU in total offense, first in total defense.
Personally, I think that’s a factor of their schedule thus far especially on offense. The WVU defensive line is no joke. Games remaining at Texas, then home against TCU and an OU that’s hitting it’s stride (and then a visit to Ames) should tell a lot more about the “‘Eers” (it’s eerie).
Neal Brown is a good coach. I’d put him on a level with Klieman—with a better recruiting footprint.
Overall, I’m not worried about two of the remaining games, both at home. I like our chances, even at Texas. And I’m taking a “wait and see” attitude towards West Virginia for now—and just as happy that game is in Ames.
Go Cyclones!
And our Cyclones just had their “get well” week.
Looking at the current conference stats, suddenly ISU is fourth in both scoring offense and defense. To be fair, total offense yardage is only fifth—but that should even out shortly. And I think that 433 ypg is fairly respectable.
Unsurprisingly, ISU just moved into first in rushing offense, and is now third in rushing defense. Please note that Baylor is 9th in the conference in rushing defense.
Cyclones are currently third in the conference in sacks. Despite issues with blitzes, second in sacks allowed. A mere eight in six games—though half of those have been the last two games.
Some people will be shocked to know that not only are we third in the conference in kickoff returns, we’re fifth in punt returns—with fairly representative attempts for each.
The main drawback that I see is that the passing offense in currently 7th in the conference, passing defense 6th. However, both are inching upwards—with reason to believe the trend will continue.
Individually, I was somewhat surprised to see that not only is Breece Hall leading the conference in catches, Xavier Hutchinson is second in the conference in catches, with 33. A mere two behind Tylan Wallace. A respectable fifth in yardage.
Speaking of which. Looking at future opponents?
Aside from the aforementioned poor rushing defense, Baylor is 9th in the conference in total offense. Dead last in rushing offense, at 92.3 ypg. The defense that lost nine starters from last year is currently a respectable fifth in the conference in total defense.
Oh yeah. The Bears have allowed fourteen sacks in four games.
Cough. Currently .
K-State’s loss Saturday should be a surprise to no one, since they are 8th on the conference in both total offense and defense.
Texas? Statistically, they have a good offense, and a solid rushing defense—but teams are flagellating their pass defense. I’m wondering if stud running back recruit Bijan Robinson is starting to emerge.
Texas has allowed sixteen sacks in six games. The OL has been Tom Herman’s Achilles Heel at Texas.
West Virginia is, surprisingly, at or near the top of the conference total offense and defense stats. Second to OU in total offense, first in total defense.
Personally, I think that’s a factor of their schedule thus far especially on offense. The WVU defensive line is no joke. Games remaining at Texas, then home against TCU and an OU that’s hitting it’s stride (and then a visit to Ames) should tell a lot more about the “‘Eers” (it’s eerie).
Neal Brown is a good coach. I’d put him on a level with Klieman—with a better recruiting footprint.
Overall, I’m not worried about two of the remaining games, both at home. I like our chances, even at Texas. And I’m taking a “wait and see” attitude towards West Virginia for now—and just as happy that game is in Ames.
Go Cyclones!
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