SEC Explosive Plays

[StatTiger 3,188]

Here are the current rankings within the SEC regarding the ratio of plays of 20+ yards gained and allowed.

Auburn is No. 4 in the SEC on offense, with one every 19.9 plays, and No. 11 on defense, surrendering an explosive play every 14.1 plays.

Texas A&M isn't explosive on offense, which matches up well with the Auburn defense but the TAMU defense doesn't allow many. MSU also lacks explosive play ability and their defense is worse than TAMU. Arkansas is worse than Auburn on defense.

 

[AUINSY 2,228]

this is shocking

[StatTiger 3,188]

4 minutes ago, AUINSY said:

this is shocking

Auburn's current ranking reveals two things. Auburn has talented skill players, but the offense is way too reliant on explosive plays, which have accounted for over 60 percent of the total yardage gained. The lack of consistency results from inconsistent blocking, average quarterback play, schemes, and play-calling. If Bo Nix was the starter this year, I believe the Tigers would be 5-2, having defeated LSU and Ole Miss. Robby Ashford has shown glimpses of talent but needs to be much more accurate passing the football. Execution by the OL and TE's in the running game has been a hit-and-miss process. Some of that was cleaned up against Ole Miss with the Tigers rushing for 301-yards on 48 attempts. They had their most success in their 12 personnel  against the Rebels. I do believe the key is still spreading the defense out with 3-4 WR sets but it was good to see success in 2-3 TE sets.

The lack of consistency has resulted in 2.5 yards per play outside the explosive plays, which ranks 29th among the last 31 Auburn offenses. If Auburn were averaging 3.5 yards per play, it would make a major difference in yardage gained, and points scored. Note the 28.2 yards per play when it comes to explosive plays, 7th best from 1992-2022. Again, an indicator of the talent available at the skill positions.

[dyehardfanAU 2,117]

The march to 6 wins still has some life in it.

[cole256 17,084]

I don't see the talented skill players available

[gctiger 939]

I always appreciate the stats by Stat!

[StatTiger 3,188]

29 minutes ago, cole256 said:

I don't see the talented skill players available

It is there or AU would not rank as high when it comes to explosive plays.

[AUINSY 2,228]

41 minutes ago, StatTiger said:

Auburn's current ranking reveals two things. Auburn has talented skill players, but the offense is way too reliant on explosive plays, which have accounted for over 60 percent of the total yardage gained. The lack of consistency results from inconsistent blocking, average quarterback play, schemes, and play-calling. If Bo Nix was the starter this year, I believe the Tigers would be 5-2, having defeated LSU and Ole Miss. Robby Ashford has shown glimpses of talent but needs to be much more accurate passing the football. Execution by the OL and TE's in the running game has been a hit-and-miss process. Some of that was cleaned up against Ole Miss with the Tigers rushing for 301-yards on 48 attempts. They had their most success in their 12 personnel  against the Rebels. I do believe the key is still spreading the defense out with 3-4 WR sets but it was good to see success in 2-3 TE sets.

The lack of consistency has resulted in 2.5 yards per play outside the explosive plays, which ranks 29th among the last 31 Auburn offenses. If Auburn were averaging 3.5 yards per play, it would make a major difference in yardage gained, and points scored. Note the 28.2 yards per play when it comes to explosive plays, 7th best from 1992-2022. Again, an indicator of the talent available at the skill positions.

Maybe we should just go for explosive plays all the time...even if they end in turnovers. We're already turning the ball over so much, it's probably worth the risk. 

[StatTiger 3,188]

Looking back at Auburn offenses from 1992-2022, the 2022 Auburn offense ranks 9th among the last 31, producing a play of 15+ yards every 8.14 plays. With better play by the OL and QB positions, 2022 would likely be a record-setting year on offense. The statistical goal being eight per game.

[autigeremt 6,788]

Turnovers....and points allowed after. 

[Hank2020 3,228]

Just now, autigeremt said:

Turnovers....and points allowed after. 

Most obvious stat that has directly cost us our losses.