LSU Game Report Card

[StatTiger 3,188]

Game #3 Statistical Evaluation (LSU Game)

Offensive Report Card

01) Avg 6-yards per play on 1st down: [5.7.2] fail
02) Convert at least 40% of 3rd downs: [33.3%] fail
03) Avg at least 4.5 yards per rush: [3.4] fail
04) Score on at least 1/3 of possessions: [23.1%] fail
05) Keep 3 and out series under 33%: [30.8%] pass
06) Average 8.0 yards per pass attempt: [7.1 yds] fail
07) Score at least 75% inside red zone: [75.%] pass
08) TD red zone above 60%: [75.0%] pass
09) Avg at least 30-yards per possession: [35.0 yds] pass
10) 40% of offensive snaps part of scoring drives: [39.4%] fail
11) TD / Turnover ratio above 1.6: [3/2] fail
12) TD ratio of at least 1 every 17 snaps: [22.0] fail
13) At least 8 impact plays: (6) fail
14) At least 2 big plays: [1] fail
15) Pass rating of at least 126.3: [114.0] fail
16) Yards to Point Ratio of 14.0 or under: [15.6] fail

Score: 4 of 16 (25.0%) fail

 

Defensive Report Card:

01) Avg under 6-yards per play on 1st down: [6,81] fail
02) Convert below 35% of 3rd downs: [36.8%] fail
03) Avg at least 4.0 yards per rush or less: [2.9] pass
04) Score 1/3 of possessions or below: [38.5%] fail
05) Keep 3 and out series above 33%: [30.8%] fail
06) Average below 7.5 yards per pass attempt: [7.1 yds] pass
07) Score below 75% inside red zone: [100.0%] fail
08) TD red zone below 60%: [33.3%] pass
09) Avg under 30-yards per possession: [36.2 yds] fail
10) 40% or less of offensive snaps part of scoring drives: [53.2%] fail
11) TD / Turnover ratio below 1.6: [2/0] fail
12) TD ratio of at least 1 every 30 snaps: [38.5] pass
13) Less than 8 impact plays: (5) pass
14) No more than 2 big plays allowed: (3) fail
15) Pass rating below 125.0: [112.0] pass
16) Yards to point ratio of 18.0 or higher: [16.8] fail

Score: 6 of 16 (37.5%) Fail

 

Special Teams Report Card:

1) Punt Average (Above 41.3): [47.0] pass
2) Punt Return Defense (Below 7.8 YPR): [4.0] pass
3) Punt Return Offense (Above 9.8 YPR): [8.0] fail
4) Kick-Return Defense (Below 21.2 YPR): [0.0] pass
5) Kick-Return Offense (Above 22.3 YPR): [36.0] pass
6) PAT’s (100%): [3 / 3] pass
7) FG Pct (75% or above): [0.0%] fail

Score: 5 of 7 (71.4%) Pass

* 50% is a passing score.

It was a sloppy beginning and a sloppy ending that was too much for the Auburn Tigers to overcome. Auburn's inability to consistently run the football hindered a Gus Malzahn offense reliant upon establishing the run. The primary difference in the game was turnovers and third down. Auburn's inability to generate the big play will continue to haunt the Tigers unless the coaching staff finds a way of making such plays. Through three games, Auburn has produced only one play over 40-yards. In a physical matchup, Auburn needed to reclaim its offensive identity; the Tigers failed miserably. Auburn has yet to establish their running game against an FBS opponent, which is essential for setting up the deep throws over the top.

LSU won the line of scrimmage when it came to pass protection and Auburn is not as dominant up front as portrayed by the media this season. Much like the Washington game, Auburn could not establish a consistent pass-rush unless they blitzed, something Kevin Steele would rather not depend upon. The defense remained on the field and could not end drives when it was needed the most.  Once again, turnovers and penalties plagued the Auburn football team and they are not good enough to overcome these issues against a worthy opponent. Auburn did manage to overcome a 10-0 deficit to build a 21-10 third-quarter lead. Auburn attempted to remain aggressive in their play-calling, but it was likely more of a necessity due to the lack of a consistent running game.

Auburn overcame a heart-breaking loss last season to LSU to win the west, so there is plenty to play for this early in the season. This loss, however, is different from last season because Auburn did not become conservative after building a 20-0 lead. The concern moving forward is a weak offensive line, the lack of a running game and a defense that allows more big plays than they generate. Hopefully, there will be enough leadership on this team to focus on improving because "finger pointing" will only compound Auburn's current issues. If Auburn is going to improve, it will need to begin up front and on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

War Eagle!

[jared52 4,354]

Wow, it was worse statistically that I thought it would be. Wondering when the last time AU had such a bad pass percentage on O and D.

[jAUSon 2,836]

Well done @StatTiger thank you.

04) Score on at least 1/3 of possessions: [23.1%] pass ?

 

[jared52 4,354]

 

Just now, jAUSon said:

Well done @StatTiger thank you.

04) Score on at least 1/3 of possessions: [23.1%] pass ?

 

I just noticed this too. Offense is 4 of 16. Ouch. 

[gr82b4au 5,568]

We all knew the OL was an issue. The real shocker was the DL. I thought they would dominate. 

[around4ever 4,139]

Thanks Stat.  This explains the loss.  What it doesn't explain is how we lost by only 1 point. 

[AUbritt 611]

This is one of your best analyses ever, Stat.

We couldn't convert consistently on 3rd downs, while LSU did a good job of it.

We couldn't dominate the line, while LSU did a good job of it.

We couldn't protect the ball, while LSU did a good job of it.

LSU wins.

[AUbritt 611]

Just now, around4ever said:

Thanks Stat.  This explains the loss.  What it doesn't explain is how we lost by only 1 point. 

I think it's because we are a better team than LSU, but LSU played a better game.

[lala 327]

We miss a rush end terribly and that is absolutely necessary in an4 man front.  Coe and Davidson are fine but not Lawson or Sunsei Mud.   

[AuMarine 1,372]

Love this analysis. Thanks Stat 

[Barnacle 9,064]

Summed up very well. And thank you for not mentioning the officiating. 

Feels like we are one Ford/Lawson/Fairly/Holland away from being a dominant defense. 

[tbone4jc 2,241]

Thanks stat. 

What is it that is up with this team? I just dont get it. We seem to be so close to climbing into the upper echelons  but almost always,we come up short. We heve seen how this team can be elite

 It feels like we are snake bitten...

[Win4AU 4,052]

Wonder what the breakdown is for 1st down play choice.  Is passing more resulting in better yardage?  It seems like Auburn is running two offenses sometimes.  A Gus offense(jet sweep, zone run, play action deep throw) and a Chip offense(pass heavy, slants, screen pass).   Washington was heavy Chip, ASU was more Gus.  LSU started Chip then it looks like Gus took over mid game and More Chip heavy to end?  Auburn was successful going fast yesterday but it’s harder to go fast in Chip’s offense.  Any thoughts?  

[AU64 10,122]

3 hours ago, around4ever said:

Thanks Stat.  This explains the loss.  What it doesn't explain is how we lost by only 1 point. 

Indeed …thanks Stat......revealed in numbers what we saw on the field.....

O getting most of the blame but when a defense that was supposed to be one of the best 4 or 5 in the nation gets handled like they did yesterday and could not get off the field ......that's stunning...….and not a good sign for the rest of the season unless Steele can find some answers.

[kevon67 2,368]

5 hours ago, Barnacle said:

Summed up very well. And thank you for not mentioning the officiating. 

Feels like we are one Ford/Lawson/Fairly/Holland away from being a dominant defense. 

Did I miss something???? What's this about officiating??

 

Knew better than to look at Stats stats..........Hard to stomach the truth staring back at you........thanks for posting.

Edited September 16, 2018 by kevon67

[kevon67 2,368]

Coach O may not fit the media's idea of an SEC coach........the man hasnt been known as a good recruiter and motivater of men all these years for nothing.........he brought his team to a hostile enviroment ready to play.

[FormerlySec38Row34 56]

46 minutes ago, kevon67 said:

Did I miss something???? What's this about officiating??

 

Knew better than to look at Stats stats..........Hard to stomach the truth staring back at you........thanks for posting.

Per JMR on his "What I think I saw" Post:  I am not one to believe “the officials are out to get us”. But LSU, which has had problems with their offensive line this season, obviously made a conscious decision to hold until the officials called it. They never did call it, and the holding was rampant on both pass and run plays from beginning to end. I’ll admit, the no-call on Greedy Williams holding Darius Slayton with both hands in clear view of a huge play, followed by the tacky PI call on Jamel Dean, did make me consider jumping over to the conspiracy side of things.

Edited September 16, 2018 by FormerlySec38Row34
Misspelling.

[auburn4ever 1,266]

Auburn's Report card for the LSU game.
Offense gets an D+. Defense gets an F. Special Teams. gets an C+.

[AU64 10,122]

8 minutes ago, auburn4ever said:

Auburn's Report card for the LSU game.
Offense gets an D+. Defense gets an F. Special Teams. gets an C+.

Gee, sounds kinda like my first quarter at Auburn...no F....but otherwise, pretty close...

[murpjf88 506]

No mention of the pathetic secondary or how Stidham fades hard under pressure? Stidham was more responsible for this loss than the offensive line.

[AUMicBK 124]

Here's a look at what our guys did on the career stats charts:

* Darius Slayton reached 1,000 career receiving and all-purpose yards. Slayton also passed Ryan Davis as the team career leader in TD receptions, with 7.

* Jarrett Stidham passed Nick Marshall for 10th all-time in completions.

 

Looking forward to Arkansas:

* Eli Stove needs 60 all-purpose yards for 1,000 career

* Kam Martin needs 103 rushing yards to reach 1,000 for his career

* Stidham needs 69 yards of total offense to reach 4,000

* Ryan Davis needs 100 yards receiving to enter the top 20 all-time (Greg Taylor)

[Dual-Threat Rigby 8,662]

On 9/16/2018 at 9:48 AM, lala said:

We miss a rush end terribly and that is absolutely necessary in an4 man front.  Coe and Davidson are fine but not Lawson or Sunsei Mud.   

It feels like we have a ton of bunch stop gap DTs and no actual pass rush DEs