I think your stats are off a bit because TA missed the one game this year.Guys. Just like Davie was the scapegoat for the D, TA is for the O. Its the scheme he is in.....-13 turnover margin this year
-2 last year
Ironically, in 2014 TA threw 1 more TD, 9 less INT's, slightly more YPC and wait for it, approx 3 passes less per game..... Thats scheme folks......
NU didn't go from 7 years of 9 wins to losing to Purdue and Illinois based on the athletes on the field.......If thats the case that "inferior" talent resulted in the losses, then this would make Bo's 9 wins every year look almost god like with the "inferior" talent.
About 8 more pass attempts per game for TA this year. Completed about one more pass every other game is how the slightly increased percentage figures out. One fewer TD (on 38 more attempts). Four more INTs (worse INT %). Lower yards per attempt (by a noticeable margin). Lower QB rating.