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Some truths about the offense... its not just the turnovers

Auburn ranks last in the SEC in Drive Efficiency with a -0.12 (the only team in the negative). Drive Efficiency refers to how well a team can consistently sustain drives and put up points, beyond what can be explained by typical metrics like total yards gained. In simpler terms, it measures a team's ability to finish drives successfully—scoring points—while accounting for key factors like explosive plays, yards per play, avoiding three-and-outs, and limiting turnovers.



RedZone Attempts and Conversions - 8 attempts (Last in the SEC), 50% result in TDs (11th in the conference)

First Downs - 19 total per game - ranks 10th in the conference, 58th nationally

3rd down conversions - 38% ranks 9th in conference, 55th nationally

4th down conversions - 36% ranks 12th in conference, 94th nationally



Yes, turnovers are problematic, but there are many other factors holding back the offense besides turnovers. And before Rice tells us about explosive plays or play efficiency, here is the rank for them:

Auburn is 9th in the conference in explosive play rank

Auburn is 13th in the conference in play efficiency rank.

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2 major strategic failures with this team

1. Percy Lewis. It was widely discussed he was not in playing shape at the arrival of fall camp. That alone could have sank the chemistry of the OL. How else do you explain and sizable step back in level of play from last season. AU was in some tight games with the two best teams in the conference and should have beat bama. This year the OL is the main reason we are 3-6. WRs can’t set the tone for the offense.

2. Thorne. He is a QB that can only provide serviceable play when the circumstances are right. We have all seen good QBs find a way to win games when they have bad statistical days. Thorne can’t do that. In fact today he had good stats but did not positively affect the outcome.

The defense deserves better. They are pretty much chained to a corpse. All they can do against teams with a pulse is try to stave off losing as long as possible but despite their efforts the inevitable comes. Hugh deserves large amounts of scorn at this point. And whomever agreed with him that Thorne just needed more support around him.
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