We have hit the halfway point of the year. Things have not gone the way we expected. Here are some quick numbers to paint a picture of how things are going.
Offense vs. FBS
93rd in Scoring Offense - 21.4 points per game
51st in Total Offense - 407.8 yards per game
27th in Yards per Play - 6.43
131st in Total Turnovers Lost
97th in RedZone Scoring % - 78% Scoring
13th in 20+ yard plays
16th in 40+ yard plays
95th in Sacks Allowed - 2.4 sacks per game
68th in 3rd Down Conversions
103rd in 4th Down Conversions
3 of 7 on Field Goals
Obviously, turnovers are a huge problem. I was a bit surprised that our RedZone Scoring was so poor. I think the numbers also indicate the offense is capable of moving the football. Elimination of turnovers is still the biggest priority. 3rd and 4th Down conversions are concerning. Got to stay on the field. Field Goals being bad is not something I expected. Last year, Auburn was 13/13 on the year. Opportunities for success are there if the offense continues to move the football as it has.
Defense vs. FBS
58th in Scoring Defense - 24.4 points per game
49th in Total Defense - 357.2 yards per game
45th in Yards per Play - 5.32
90th in Takeaways - only 4
35th in RedZone Scoring % - 77% allowed
64th in allowing 20+ yard plays
78th in allowing 40+ yard plays
65th in Sacks per Game - 1.8 per game
86th in Opponent 3rd Down Conversion - 43%
65th in Opponent 4th Down Conversion - 55%
Defensively, the inconsistency is also apparent. Things that seemed to haunt us last year are still an issue... Getting to the QB. Getting off the field. Lack of takeaways. We are actually worse in those areas compared to last year. I think we can all live with the yards allowed and scoring.
Would love to see numbers on our average starting field position for both Offense and Defense. Feels like our offense is routinely starting in areas of the field on our own 20 or less. Defense seems to be in less optimal areas as well (mainly due to turnovers).
Final takeaway is that this team doesn't feel like 2-4 team... We are easily the best 2-4 team in the country for whatever that is worth. I think Auburn is better than Mississippi State, South Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, and Florida.
The opportunity to finish the final 6 games with a 4-2 record is realistic. Got to get better.
@crococile22 @ricedp105 @Docdumpsta @stutsman23 @CJ3131 @grizzlyadams16 @Jeffrey Lee @murray_hitchock @Big Blue
Offense vs. FBS
93rd in Scoring Offense - 21.4 points per game
51st in Total Offense - 407.8 yards per game
27th in Yards per Play - 6.43
131st in Total Turnovers Lost
97th in RedZone Scoring % - 78% Scoring
13th in 20+ yard plays
16th in 40+ yard plays
95th in Sacks Allowed - 2.4 sacks per game
68th in 3rd Down Conversions
103rd in 4th Down Conversions
3 of 7 on Field Goals
Obviously, turnovers are a huge problem. I was a bit surprised that our RedZone Scoring was so poor. I think the numbers also indicate the offense is capable of moving the football. Elimination of turnovers is still the biggest priority. 3rd and 4th Down conversions are concerning. Got to stay on the field. Field Goals being bad is not something I expected. Last year, Auburn was 13/13 on the year. Opportunities for success are there if the offense continues to move the football as it has.
Defense vs. FBS
58th in Scoring Defense - 24.4 points per game
49th in Total Defense - 357.2 yards per game
45th in Yards per Play - 5.32
90th in Takeaways - only 4
35th in RedZone Scoring % - 77% allowed
64th in allowing 20+ yard plays
78th in allowing 40+ yard plays
65th in Sacks per Game - 1.8 per game
86th in Opponent 3rd Down Conversion - 43%
65th in Opponent 4th Down Conversion - 55%
Defensively, the inconsistency is also apparent. Things that seemed to haunt us last year are still an issue... Getting to the QB. Getting off the field. Lack of takeaways. We are actually worse in those areas compared to last year. I think we can all live with the yards allowed and scoring.
Would love to see numbers on our average starting field position for both Offense and Defense. Feels like our offense is routinely starting in areas of the field on our own 20 or less. Defense seems to be in less optimal areas as well (mainly due to turnovers).
Final takeaway is that this team doesn't feel like 2-4 team... We are easily the best 2-4 team in the country for whatever that is worth. I think Auburn is better than Mississippi State, South Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, and Florida.
The opportunity to finish the final 6 games with a 4-2 record is realistic. Got to get better.
@crococile22 @ricedp105 @Docdumpsta @stutsman23 @CJ3131 @grizzlyadams16 @Jeffrey Lee @murray_hitchock @Big Blue
