Mercer Game Report Card

[StatTiger 3,188]

Game #3 Statistical Evaluation (Mercer Game)

Offensive Report Card

01) Avg 6-yards per play on 1^st down: [7.23] pass
02) Convert at least 40% of 3^rd downs:  [70.6%] pass
03) Avg at least 4.5 yards per rush:  [3.39] fail
04) Score on at least 1/3 of possessions:  [33.3%] pass
05) Keep 3 and out series under 33%:  [8.3%] pass
06) Average 8.0 yards per pass attempt: [9.84 yds] pass
07) Score at least 75% inside red zone:  [66.6%] fail
08) TD red zone above 60%:  [50.0%] fail
09) Avg at least 30-yards per possession:  [42.5 yds] pass
10) 40% of offensive snaps part of scoring drives:  [40.0%] pass
11) TD / Turnover ratio above 1.6:  [3/4] fail
12) TD ratio of at least 1 every 17 snaps:  [26.7] fail
13) At least 8 impact plays:  [10] pass
14) At least 2 big plays:  [2] pass
15) Pass rating of at least 126.3:  [163.7] pass

*Minus 1 point due to four offensive turnovers

Score: 9 of 15 (60.0%) Pass
  
Defensive Report Card:

01) Avg under 6-yards per play on 1^st down: [2.30] pass
02) Convert below 35% of 3^rd downs:  [33.3%] pass
03) Avg at least 4.0 yards per rush or less:  [2.86] pass
04) Score  1/3 of possessions or below:  [15.4%] pass
05) Keep 3 and out series above 33%:  [46.2%%] pass
06) Average below 7.5 yards per pass attempt: [4.56 yds] pass
07) Score below 75% inside red zone:  [100.0%] fail
08) TD red zone below 60%:  [50.0%] pass
09) Avg under 30-yards per possession:  [18.9 yds] pass
10) Less than 40% of offensive snaps part of scoring drives:  [22.4%] pass
11) TD / Turnover ratio below 1.6:  [1 /0] pass
12) TD ratio of at least 1 every 30 snaps:  [67.0] pass
13) Less than 8 impact plays:  [2] pass
14) No more than 2 big plays allowed: [0] pass
15) Pass rating below 125.0:  [100.8] pass

Score: 14 of 15 (93.3%) Pass

Special Teams Report Card:

1) Punt Average (Above 41.3):  [36.5] fail
2) Punt Return Defense (Below 7.8 YPR): [0.0] pass
3) Punt Return Offense (Above 9.8 YPR): [9.4] fail
4) Kick-Return Defense (Below 21.2 YPR): [0.0] pass
5) Kick-Return Offense (Above 22.3 YPR): [8.0] fail
6) PAT’s (100%): [3 / 3] pass
7) FG Pct (75% or above): [50.0%] fail

Score: 3 of 7 (42.9%) Fail 

* 50% is a passing score.

The Auburn offensive line continued to struggle, failing to overpower an FCS defensive front.  Though Auburn threw the ball 48.6 percent of the time on first down, the Tigers failed to show any motion or shifts until midway in the final period. Take away Kamryn Pettway's long gain of 22-yards, and he averaged 3.2 yards per carry on his remaining 33 attempts. Saturday was a prime opportunity to allow other running backs to gain valuable playing time but Pettway was tasked to carry every snap from the running back position. Turnovers killed the offense, wasting 25 snaps that resulted in 174-yards. Three of the offensive miscues occurred inside the Mercer 30-yard line, thwarting three potential scoring drives. Jarrett Stidham played his best game of the season, establishing a new school record. Stidham completed 86.5 percent of his 37 attempts, setting the record for the highest completion percentage with at least 35 pass attempts during a game.

The defense had a few missed assignments during the game but played well for the most part. Once again Kevin Steele was able to substitute a high number of players, which will continue to improve Auburn's depth. There was a notable drop off up front with Marlon Davidson out of the lineup. Eight different Tigers were involved in a tackle for loss, and nine different defensive linemen were involved in at least one tackle. As well as the defense has performed through three games, the lack of forced turnovers continues to be a concern. Auburn is currently averaging a forced-turnover every 63.3 snaps defended, the worst ratio by an Auburn defense the last 35 seasons. The defense has allowed only 3.2 yards per play on first down, the best average allowed since 1992. The Tigers are forcing a "3 & out" during 55.3 percent of the possessions defended, the best percentage during the last 25 years.

Special teams finished with a failing grade, for the first time since playing Wisconsin during the 2014 season. Through three games, the defense has carried the team, recording an impressive 91.1 percent for the season. Special teams are second at 60.0 percent, and the offense is currently 51.1 percent. Auburn has faced 26 FCS schools from 1992-2017 and the 24 points scored was the second-fewest points scored during the 26 games. Efficiency wise, Auburn's performance against Mercer was the 14th best against an FCS program. The turnovers and lack of scoring dropped their efficiency rating. Regarding yards per play, Auburn's performance was 17th best during the last 26 FCS games. Auburn's 3.4 yards per rush was the 24th best rushing average during the last 26 FCS games.

 

War Eagle!

[jAUSon 2,836]

Pleasure as always Stat. Thank you.

[DKW 86 7,419]

I hate that you work so hard to try and put some sanity into an insane situation. 

With his emotions, and his work ethic, he shows that he has already quit on this team. He is starting to remind me of Shula or Dubose at Alabama. Same tired cliched non-emotional dead to the world reactions to below level play and execution. Gus, we hired you to coach and win, not be Dr Phil. 

[War Knight 514]

Stats insight would probably save Gus his career, assuming he'd listen. Good work nab keep it up.

I'm baffled as to what we're doing on special teams though. Both punt units are pathetic 

[WDG 109]

Thanks, StatTiger the team is improving but sadly some posters are not. I think the special teams will come around and turn overs will stop. The receivers must be more proactive about insisting the ball is theirs when it is thrown to them. War Eagle

[1913-14 263]

6 hours ago, War Knight said:

Stats insight would probably save Gus his career, assuming he'd listen. Good work nab keep it up.

I'm baffled as to what we're doing on special teams though. Both punt units are pathetic 

Gus has been very 'hands on' with special teams practice...just sayin'

[johnnyAU 3,630]

Iggy looks fast twitch and ready to make an impact to me. It's a shame he isn't getting more touches either at WR or in the return game.

[autigeremt 6,592]

I just wish we ran our offense like Clemson runs our offense...............

[meh130 1,043]

1 hour ago, autigeremt said:

I just wish we ran our offense like Clemson runs our offense...............

^^^This!^^^

[I_M4_AU 7,788]

1 hour ago, autigeremt said:

I just wish we ran our offense like Clemson runs our offense...............

I wish we developed our talent like Clemson develops theirs........

[AU-24 3,063]

Offensive and Special Teams fail versus Mercer; sad.

[Linayus 676]

I've never been a kicker but for whatever reason Carlson is pulling his kicks to the left on a fairly consistent basis even during warm-ups. Seems like it should be easily correctable though. Not sure if it's just in his head now after missing a few but man is it weird hearing the entire stadium audibly gasp when we miss a FG (even one over 50 which should honestly be amusing considering what some teams would do for a kicker like ours).

I was happy to see Stidham throwing the ball well but he had a lot of time back there to let deeper routes open up like his shot downfield to Hastings. Even then, he was a little slow to pull the trigger. He's also still not seeing when receivers are getting open. Sal was open on a couple of plays that could have been bigger gains. We still didn't work the shorter routes like we should be considering our offensive line issues. Mizzou might not be a huge challenge but you can bet State will be in our backfield early and often if we don't make them open up with quick throws.

[aujeff11 6,243]

On 9/17/2017 at 7:14 AM, johnnyAU said:

Iggy looks fast twitch and ready to make an impact to me. It's a shame he isn't getting more touches either at WR or in the return game.

I think he earned more playing time. 

[aujeff11 6,243]

2 minutes ago, Linayus said:

I've never been a kicker but for whatever reason Carlson is pulling his kicks to the left on a fairly consistent basis even during warm-ups. Seems like it should be easily correctable though. Not sure if it's just in his head now after missing a few but man is it weird hearing the entire stadium audibly gasp when we miss a FG (even one over 50 which should honestly be amusing considering what some teams would do for a kicker like ours).

I was happy to see Stidham throwing the ball well but he had a lot of time back there to let deeper routes open up like his shot downfield to Hastings. Even then, he was a little slow to pull the trigger. He's also still not seeing when receivers are getting open. Sal was open on a couple of plays that could have been bigger gains. We still didn't work the shorter routes like we should be considering our offensive line issues. Mizzou might not be a huge challenge but you can bet State will be in our backfield early and often if we don't make them open up with quick throws.

All of this. 

[auburn4ever 1,266]

Defense gets an A+. Kicking game B-. Offense gets C+