Interesting tidbit...

[HuskerNationNick]

#10 for Rushing 1st downs

#25 for total 1st downs

 

 

Defense

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Tied for #10 for total sacks at 22

#18 for Passes Defended

[gobiggergoredder]

We're not in the top 50 in most penalties or most penalty yards.

And in every efficiency stat on offense (Yards per play passing, rushing, qb rating, etc) we're in the top 30 and might be top 20, I'd have to re-look...

 

Our 60+ yards per game in penalties does put us in the top 40.

[Warrior]

Sums up the season a huge list for the Offense and 2 for the Defense!

[Army_Allen]

We're not in the top 50 in most penalties or most penalty yards.

And in every efficiency stat on offense (Yards per play passing, rushing, qb rating, etc) we're in the top 30 and might be top 20, I'd have to re-look...

 

Our 60+ yards per game in penalties does put us in the top 40.

Correct.

 

t-35 most penalty ypg

43rdpenatlies/pg

[The Dude]

These stats make me even more dumbfounded by all the nitpicking over Beck's play calling.

 

In hindsight we can always take any negative play and chalk it up as the "wrong" play call, but he must be doing something right.

[HuskerNationNick]

These stats make me even more dumbfounded by all the nitpicking over Beck's play calling.

 

In hindsight we can always take any negative play and chalk it up as the "wrong" play call, but he must be doing something right.

 

I am one who loves his play calling. I mean he may not be perfect throughout a game, but honestly, what OC makes perfect play calls throughout a whole game?

[The Dude]

These stats make me even more dumbfounded by all the nitpicking over Beck's play calling.

 

In hindsight we can always take any negative play and chalk it up as the "wrong" play call, but he must be doing something right.

 

I am one who loves his play calling. I mean he may not be perfect throughout a game, but honestly, what OC makes perfect play calls throughout a whole game?

Here's my list:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[junior4949]

Where do we rank in turnovers per game? To me, this is a huge stat. The offense has been pretty good, but as seen above we're in the top 50 for penalties. I'd venture to guess we're right up there for turnovers per game as well. Both of these stall an offense pretty quick. The passing D ratings look good from a distance, but I'd venture to guess we're right up there in those categories because of how soft our rush D is. Why pass the ball, when a team can get big chunks of yards on the ground?

[The Dude]

The passing D ratings look good from a distance, but I'd venture to guess we're right up there in those categories because of how soft our rush D is. Why pass the ball, when a team can get big chunks of yards on the ground?

Not sure if I buy this. Our opponents are passing 30 times per game against us this year, on average. We're just that good in pass defense.

[Army_Allen]

Opponents have tried throwing the ball ALOT against us. At least that's what the stats say.... Although I don't know if that number is buffed by the amount of throws Idaho State made while running like twice. lol

[The Dude]

If we're talking about a percentage, then the number of passes is kind of irrelevant anyway. The point is, when teams do pass against us, they're usually not very successful.

[scarletNcream]

Where do we rank in turnovers per game? To me, this is a huge stat. The offense has been pretty good, but as seen above we're in the top 50 for penalties. I'd venture to guess we're right up there for turnovers per game as well. Both of these stall an offense pretty quick. The passing D ratings look good from a distance, but I'd venture to guess we're right up there in those categories because of how soft our rush D is. Why pass the ball, when a team can get big chunks of yards on the ground?

 

Ranked 121 @ 3.0 fumbles per game, 122 for fumbles lost per game, 44th for interceptions thrown @ 0.7. These stats are FBS schools only. Compared to 3.7 fumbles and 1.0 interception per game last season.

[junior4949]

Where do we rank in turnovers per game? To me, this is a huge stat. The offense has been pretty good, but as seen above we're in the top 50 for penalties. I'd venture to guess we're right up there for turnovers per game as well. Both of these stall an offense pretty quick. The passing D ratings look good from a distance, but I'd venture to guess we're right up there in those categories because of how soft our rush D is. Why pass the ball, when a team can get big chunks of yards on the ground?

 

Ranked 121 @ 3.0 fumbles per game, 122 for fumbles lost per game, 44th for interceptions thrown @ 0.7. These stats are FBS schools only. Compared to 3.7 fumbles and 1.0 interception per game last season.

 

The interceptions don't necessarily bother me when one puts into context of TD's thrown per INT's thrown. Martinez has done a much better job. It's the laying the ball on the turf via a fumble that is really irritating this year. I know we're one of the worst teams in the nation for turnover margin. If the D can't get turnovers, the O needs to quit giving the ball away. Again, it's the little things. We're a top 50 team in penalties, and we're one of the worst for turnovers. Both absolutely kill drives. Clean this up, and the offense can play with anyone.

[gobiggergoredder]

How anyone wants to discuss the performance of the team and ignore Turnovers and Penalties is beyond me.

 

Some get it.