Arkansas Game Report Card

[StatTiger 3,188]

Auburn's 56-3 throttling of Arkansas was perhaps the most dominant Auburn victory against a SEC opponent. Score wise, it was the most lopsided victory by an Auburn team over a ranked opponent. Score wise, it was the second largest point difference against a SEC opponent in 55 years of Auburn football. Yardage wise, it was the 6th best difference in yardage against a SEC team over the past 55 years. Scoring margins against Power-5 competition projected a 46-19 Auburn victory but I would have never touched that score prior to Saturday night. Auburn was decisive from the opening kickoff to the final snap of the game. Auburn's offense was just 2-yards away from tying their school record for rushing yardage during a game.

Auburn has held their last three opponents to under 300-yards in total offense, which hasn't been accomplished since the 2004 season. The last time Auburn held a ranked opponent to under 200-yards in total offense was the 2005 Alabama game. Auburn finished the game with 11 tackles for loss and was not tackled for a loss on offense. Auburn dominated the line of scrimmage and the Razorbacks longest play of the night was only 19-yards. The defense has been good this season but this was the first time the Tigers have been dominant for four complete quarters. The closest Arkansas moved towards the Auburn end zone was the Auburn 35-yard line.

The report card feature has been in place from 2010-2016. Auburn's overall report card of 94.3%, was the highest "team" report card during the time period. The Arkansas game marks the 5th time this season Auburn had a passing grade in all three phases of the game. The 2010 did it only 4 out of 14 games and the 2013 team accomplished it 5 times out 14 games. The 2016 Auburn Tigers are working towards being the most complete team since the 2004 Auburn Tigers. Gus Malzahn's run-offense is responsible for nearly 1/3 of Auburn's 300-yard rushing games in school history. During the 28 years of football from 1981-2008, Auburn produced (29) 300-yard rushing games. During the 7 seasons of Gus Malzahn's offense at Auburn, the Tigers have produced (25) 300-yard rushing games.

 

Game #7 Statistical Evaluation (Arkansas Game)

Offensive Report Card
01) Avg 6-yards per play on 1^st down: [11.9] pass
02) Convert at least 40% of 3^rd downs:  [58.3%] pass
03) Avg at least 4.5 yards per rush:  [9.53] pass
04) Score on at least 1/3 of possessions:  [61.5%] pass
05) Keep 3 and out series under 33%:  [7.6%] pass
06) Average 8.0 yards per pass attempt: [7.4 yds] fail
07) Score at least 75% inside red zone:  [100.0%] pass
08) TD red zone above 60%:  [100.0%] pass
09) Avg at least 30-yards per possession:  [48.6 yds] pass
10) 40% of offensive snaps part of scoring drives:  [69.6%] pass
11) TD / Turnover ratio above 1.6:  [8/0] pass
12) TD ratio of at least 1 every 17 snaps:  [8.6] pass
13) At least 8 impact plays:  [10] pass
14) At least 2 big plays:  [5] pass
15) Pass rating of at least 126.3:  [148.1] pass

 *Bonus point for 543-yards rushing

Score: 15 of 15 (100.0%) Pass

  
Defensive Report Card:
01) Avg under 6-yards per play on 1^st down: [3.54] pass
02) Convert below 35% of 3^rd downs:  [20.0%] pass
03) Avg at least 4.0 yards per rush or less:  [.81] pass
04) Score  1/3 of possessions or below:  [7.7%] pass
05) Keep 3 and out series above 33%:  [38.5%] pass
06) Average below 7.5 yards per pass attempt: [5.8 yds] pass
07) Score below 75% inside red zone:  [0.0%] pass
08) TD red zone below 60%:  [0.0%] pass
09) Avg under 30-yards per possession:  [16.5 yds] pass
10) Less than 40% of offensive snaps part of scoring drives:  [7.8%] pass
11) TD / Turnover ratio below 1.6:  [0/2] pass
12) TD ratio of at least 1 every 30 snaps:  [64.0] pass
13) Less than 8 impact plays:  [5] pass
14) No more than 2 big plays allowed: [0] pass
15) Pass rating below 125.0:  [96.8] pass

 Score: 15 of 15 (100.0%) Pass

Special Teams Report Card:
1) Punt Average (Above 41.3):  [39.7] fail
2) Punt Return Defense (Below 7.8 YPR): [0.0] pass
3) Punt Return Offense (Above 9.8 YPR): [5.5] fail
4) Kick-Return Defense (Below 21.2 YPR): [14.5] pass
5) Kick-Return Offense (Above 22.3 YPR): [0.0] N/A
6) PAT’s (100%): [8 of 8] pass
7) FG Pct (75% or above): [0/0] N/A    

 Score: 3 of 5 (60.0%) Pass
 

* 50% is a passing score.
 

War Eagle!

[fredst 9,064]

Great stuff. This is looking like the most complete AU team since 2004/2005. Still a long way to go but fun to watch. WDE!

[AUcivE09 582]

7 minutes ago, StatTiger said:

03) Avg at least 4.0 yards per rush or less:  [.81] pass

Now THAT is what I'm talking about! 

We have suddenly gone from 2008 AU to a 2004 AU where Tommy did not just sit on a lead.

[WEagle24 56]

1 hour ago, StatTiger said:

04) Score  1/3 of possessions or below:  [46.2%] pass

On the defensive report card. I think there's a mistake.

[Dual-Threat Rigby 8,649]

I said somewhere that its very possible this could be Auburn's best team to not make a championship of any sorts (which is getting less and less likely as LSU gets better every week and hasn't lost to TAMU since being in this conf) 

[aucanucktiger 1,791]

Since it's a stat thread, CBS Sports article this morning reports Auburn beat Arkansas 52-3 last night. They need to focus on small stats like THE CORRECT SCORE.

[McLoofus 35,182]

10 hours ago, fredst said:

Great stuff. This is looking like the most complete AU team since 2004/2005. Still a long way to go but fun to watch. WDE!

Careful, I was mocked for mentioning 2004 after halftime of the MSU game. (Needless to say, I agree with you  )

[au701948 997]

Stat I know you would not want to predict next week's game outcome, but what is your opinion of the effect Ole Miss' loss will have on their team when we play next Saturday? I was really torn as whether I wanted LSU to win or Ole Miss to win. Here I am hopeful the AU coaches can keep us focused and improving while going into a hostile and angry environment.

[auburntiger1987 759]

7 minutes ago, au701948 said:

Stat I know you would not want to predict next week's game outcome, but what is your opinion of the effect Ole Miss' loss will have on their team when we play next Saturday? I was really torn as whether I wanted LSU to win or Ole Miss to win. Here I am hopeful the AU coaches can keep us focused and improving while going into a hostile and angry environment.

Not stat nor an expert vut in my humble opinion, traveling on the road in the sec, you want all the momentum. Night game in oxford, im extatic miss lost. Makes 2 in a row and both were physically demanding

[McLoofus 35,182]

10 minutes ago, auburntiger1987 said:

Not stat nor an expert vut in my humble opinion, traveling on the road in the sec, you want all the momentum. Night game in oxford, im extatic miss lost. Makes 2 in a row and both were physically demanding

Came to the same conclusion. We want ole miss feeling less confident and, almost of equal importance, we want LSU feeling as confident as possible when they take on TAMU.

[auburntiger1987 759]

Cheers to that loof! 

[weagl1 1,782]

Most dominate performance by an Auburn team in a long time.  Makes you want another crack against Clemson and A&M.  If it had both been for the QB fiasco the first few games this team would likely be undefeated and in the thick of the playoff race.  They are looking like one of the most complete teams in the country right now.

[auburn4ever 1,266]

The Tigers played a GREAT game all the way across the board. And finally, Gus didn't take his foot off the gas. I've been waiting a long time for him to really put it on somebody. GREAT game.

[AUMASTERS 555]

3 hours ago, auburn4ever said:

The Tigers played a GREAT game all the way across the board. And finally, Gus didn't take his foot off the gas. I've been waiting a long time for him to really put it on somebody. GREAT game.

Out of all of your 18,404 post, this might be your best one yet. War Eagle!!

[Linayus 676]

One of the most satisfying games to watch in a LONG time. If we can do the same to Georgia in a few weeks, that'd be GREAT. lol

But.. I'm going to bring up one negative since everyone else is so high on a "complete" Auburn team. We are struggling pretty bad in one phase but luckily it hasn't been as big a factor as it could be: Special Teams. Specifically punting and the return game (punts and kickoffs both). Coverage has been fine but we've only had like, what, one decent return all season? Is our blocking that poor these days?

[AUTigerCourt 92]

awesome reporting Stat! Thanks!

[McLoofus 35,182]

4 hours ago, Linayus said:

One of the most satisfying games to watch in a LONG time. If we can do the same to Georgia in a few weeks, that'd be GREAT. lol

But.. I'm going to bring up one negative since everyone else is so high on a "complete" Auburn team. We are struggling pretty bad in one phase but luckily it hasn't been as big a factor as it could be: Special Teams. Specifically punting and the return game (punts and kickoffs both). Coverage has been fine but we've only had like, what, one decent return all season? Is our blocking that poor these days?

I do feel like it has been primarily a blocking issue. I don't think I've seen many where a fair catch wasn't a sensible decision. 

And, yes, please let this be the season that we thump UGA. I really, really want them to question kirby's manhood after we're done with them. 

[AUFan21 58]

50 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

I do feel like it has been primarily a blocking issue. I don't think I've seen many where a fair catch wasn't a sensible decision. 

And, yes, please let this be the season that we thump UGA. I really, really want them to question kirby's manhood after we're done with them. 

OH DEAR God YES. Can we please put 56 or more on them!!

[Linayus 676]

I saw a Georgia fan comment on a post yesterday that said they'll still beat us.

[aucanucktiger 1,791]

Folks here know (or should) that I'm positive but let me digress in the midst of the party for a moment because this is not necessarily reflected in stats. Looking at Sean from 10,000 feet - he threw the ball 11 times, completed 6 and two were very interceptable (a word?) - one drop would have been a pick 6. Who cares, 56-3? Maybe. As we know, he's usually terrifically accurate in short to mid range passes but sometimes has that bailout motion on long passes. Watch the replay - he still often telegraphs the short - med range passes. My point is - and this is not a QB rant, splitting hairs or a one game thing - it is CRITICAL that Sean keep improving. He has a half dozen "go up and get it" WRs so if he's even in the right zip code with long balls he'll look golden. Props to Sean: according to BSPN his QB rating for October is 193.2 - that's rare air! 

Bottom line: Ole Miss and Bama DB's are REALLY good.

Anyway, War Damn Eagle!

Edited October 25, 2016 by aucanucktiger

[McLoofus 35,182]

16 hours ago, AUFan21 said:

OH DEAR God YES. Can we please put 56 or more on them!!

Outta likes for another couple hours I guess but *LIKE*

[lionheartkc 6,150]

19 hours ago, Linayus said:

I saw a Georgia fan comment on a post yesterday that said they'll still beat us.

Did you expect anything less? Georgia fans could be looking at 1 win all season and would still claim the upper hand. And when we do ride them up and down the field, the excuses will flow like water.

[lionheartkc 6,150]

4 hours ago, aucanucktiger said:

Folks here know (or should) that I'm positive but let me digress in the midst of the party for a moment because this is not necessarily reflected in stats. Looking at Sean from 10,000 feet - he threw the ball 11 times, completed 6 and two were very interceptable (a word?) - one drop would have been a pick 6. Who cares, 56-3? Maybe. As we know, he's usually terrifically accurate in short to mid range passes but sometimes has that bailout motion on long passes. Watch the replay - he still often telegraphs the short - med range passes. My point is - and this is not a QB rant, splitting hairs or a one game thing - it is CRITICAL that Sean keep improving. He has a half dozen "go up and get it" WRs so if he's even in the right zip code with long balls he'll look golden. Props to Sean: according to BSPN his QB rating for October is 193.2 - that's rare air! 

Bottom line: Ole Miss and Bama DB's are REALLY good.

Anyway, War Damn Eagle!

I've been saying this since Saturday.  The coaches can't let Sean get rusty, which I think is part of what happened, since they spent most of the break with John. I think the other issue is that Sean usually takes a few passes to get warmed up, and they never gave him enough to sustain a rhythm. 

Still, he gets a lot of bonus points for tearing it up with his legs.

I think we are fine, this week, as we will run a similar game plan, but come Iron Bowl time, Sean needs to live up to that 193.2 rating and then some. 

Edited October 25, 2016 by lionheartkc

[Linayus 676]

7 hours ago, aucanucktiger said:

Folks here know (or should) that I'm positive but let me digress in the midst of the party for a moment because this is not necessarily reflected in stats. Looking at Sean from 10,000 feet - he threw the ball 11 times, completed 6 and two were very interceptable (a word?) - one drop would have been a pick 6. Who cares, 56-3? Maybe. As we know, he's usually terrifically accurate in short to mid range passes but sometimes has that bailout motion on long passes. Watch the replay - he still often telegraphs the short - med range passes. My point is - and this is not a QB rant, splitting hairs or a one game thing - it is CRITICAL that Sean keep improving. He has a half dozen "go up and get it" WRs so if he's even in the right zip code with long balls he'll look golden. Props to Sean: according to BSPN his QB rating for October is 193.2 - that's rare air! 

Bottom line: Ole Miss and Bama DB's are REALLY good.

Anyway, War Damn Eagle!

 

2 hours ago, lionheartkc said:

I've been saying this since Saturday.  The coaches can't let Sean get rusty, which I think is part of what happened, since they spent most of the break with John. I think the other issue is that Sean usually takes a few passes to get warmed up, and they never gave him enough to sustain a rhythm. 

Still, he gets a lot of bonus points for tearing it up with his legs.

I think we are fine, this week, as we will run a similar game plan, but come Iron Bowl time, Sean needs to live up to that 193.2 rating and then some. 

I've said it before but Sean has a fairly "slow" throwing motion. And I mean that in regards to looking to his receiver, setting his feet, and the actual throw/release of the ball. As much as we like to do those short throws, this can really be a liability against teams with great DBs like Ole Miss and Bama (and nearly with Arkansas). He is still accurate but if the DB is reading the QB it becomes really dangerous. That's why I tense up so much when we look for the long ball because they usually have Sean doing misdirection when his eyes need to be downfield earlier so he can adjust before the receivers outrun him or it becomes a jump ball situation.

This is partly why we used JJ so much in the red zone. He was much faster getting the ball out in smaller windows.

[Tiger 8,818]

Lots of 04 mentions, but this team reminds me more of 05. We were still figuring out who we were at the beginning of the year and caught an L because of it.

 

Grrrr if our HC just had enough confidence in the team he put together to play football straight up we would've beaten Clemson and who knows how we would've played vs TAMU with that kind of momentum and confidence.