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Breakout of OU's offense by stats vs tiers of defenses played
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:20 am
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:20 am
Oklahoma's offense is incredible and they are going to score on us. Let's just get that out of the way now. However, the argument that they haven't played any defense worth a damn is also extremely accurate. S&P+, which filters out all the normal "reasons" why a BXII defense really isn't as bad as the normal stats say, confirms this point.
Now, as my follow up will show, our offense has a very similar downward slope when we play elite defenses. The difference is, we won't be playing a Top 20 defense........we'll be playing one of those defenses down in the bottom chart. Oklahoma will be playing a defense in the top chart (and one that has been better and has better athletes and football players at every level than TCU, Iowa State or Texas).
Now, as my follow up will show, our offense has a very similar downward slope when we play elite defenses. The difference is, we won't be playing a Top 20 defense........we'll be playing one of those defenses down in the bottom chart. Oklahoma will be playing a defense in the top chart (and one that has been better and has better athletes and football players at every level than TCU, Iowa State or Texas).
This post was edited on 12/6/18 at 9:33 am
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Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:27 am to SummerOfGeorge
Like u said. OU is going to score on us. We have to outscore them. Our D is not great this year. It is becoming more obvious each game. I hope we go as fast as possible. Expecting 50-40 type game
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:29 am to SummerOfGeorge
I'm hoping that they can't get anything going on the ground early and just give up trying. Kyler is great, but if he's dropping back every single play and everyone knows it, bad things are gonna happen eventually. Picks, strip sacks, etc.
When I was watching the Texas game I couldn't believe how much time he had to sit in the pocket, it was incredible. I'm not expecting that to be the case again.
As for his running, it's time for Moses to show why he was getting scholarship offers fresh out of the womb.
When I was watching the Texas game I couldn't believe how much time he had to sit in the pocket, it was incredible. I'm not expecting that to be the case again.
As for his running, it's time for Moses to show why he was getting scholarship offers fresh out of the womb.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:29 am to SummerOfGeorge
Here is our chart. Oklahoma is currently #89 in S&P+ defense, so right between Arkansas and Tennessee.
This post was edited on 12/6/18 at 9:34 am
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:34 am to SummerOfGeorge
So you're saying we will win 57-44?
I'll take it.
I'll take it.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:37 am to SummerOfGeorge
OU is also something like next to last (out of ever team in the FBS!) in red zone defense and 4 spots from last place in passing yards allowed. (last time I checked the numbers was before the TX game, though).
I mean, that's horrendous. Imagine what Bama could do to any team that's essentially the worst in the FBS at a certain aspect of the game (especially a super important aspect like red zone defense or passing yards allowed).
I mean, that's horrendous. Imagine what Bama could do to any team that's essentially the worst in the FBS at a certain aspect of the game (especially a super important aspect like red zone defense or passing yards allowed).
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:40 am to TideSaint
Also, if you really want to match them up
Oklahoma vs "average" #41 S&P+ defenses
Alabama vs "average" #35 S&P+ defenses
Against similar defenses our two offenses have performed basically the same - with us a little better.
We had 500+ yards in every game but 2 and 400+ yards in every game except the one against the #6 defense.
Oklahoma vs "average" #41 S&P+ defenses
Alabama vs "average" #35 S&P+ defenses
Against similar defenses our two offenses have performed basically the same - with us a little better.
We had 500+ yards in every game but 2 and 400+ yards in every game except the one against the #6 defense.
This post was edited on 12/6/18 at 9:42 am
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:42 am to SummerOfGeorge
What is Bama's S&P+ rating on D? Top 5 IIRC.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:44 am to Paul B Ammer
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What is Bama's S&P+ rating on D? Top 5 IIRC.
8th - which seems about right to me. Very good, but not elite.
1. Clemson
2. Michigan State
3. Washington
4. Notre Dame
5. Michigan
6. Mississippi State
7. Miami
8. Alabama
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:54 am to SummerOfGeorge
#8 is fine considering that Saban took his foot off the gas and played a ton of backups.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:59 am to Paul B Ammer
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#8 is fine considering that Saban took his foot off the gas and played a ton of backups.
S&P+ doesn't count that
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:05 am to SummerOfGeorge
Nice work!
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:06 am to SummerOfGeorge
Honestly we all know we are better than
MSUx2
UM
Wash
Miami
Nice comparison George.
MSUx2
UM
Wash
Miami
Nice comparison George.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:08 am to CrimsonBoz
I dunno. I watched a few Michigan State games this year. They have an 11-1 defense but a 1-11 offense
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:09 am to SummerOfGeorge
It's hard to come up with any mathematical model that can correctly assess yards given up in "garbage time*. The very definition varies widely. Plus some years you can afford to leave your starters in while in other years your backups need to play to provide depth. I will say that this year's rating on D no doubt exceeded everyone's expectations.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:14 am to ChoadieMcSmalls
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OU is also something like next to last (out of ever team in the FBS!) in red zone defense and 4 spots from last place in passing yards allowed. (last time I checked the numbers was before the TX game, though).
They are 128 out of 129 in passing defense. They are .3 yards per passing play better than Houston and give up the most yards per game passing in the CFB.
That said, it looks like the best case scenario for the Bama D is to give up approximately .55-.65 points per play... that is a scary freakin' proposition.
If our offense stalls at all, we are going to be in trouble fast.
Turnovers will have a bigger effect on this game than they usually would.
This post was edited on 12/6/18 at 10:17 am
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:17 am to RolltidePA
Yea, this game is going to be a nightmare. I feel pretty confident we win........I also feel pretty confident I have like 4 heart attacks.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:19 am to SummerOfGeorge
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I also feel pretty confident I have like 4 heart attacks.
Only 4? Lucky man. Every time Murray passes the ball I'm going to have a little heart attack.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:24 am to RolltidePA
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Only 4? Lucky man. Every time Murray passes the ball I'm going to have a little heart attack.
I just really hope we come out clicking early, get a stop or two, and build a little lead.
I'll be nervous holding it, but not nearly as nervous as if we go all A&M 2013 and fall behind 14-0 after 5 minutes.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:31 am to tmjones2
Murray usually has a ton of time to pass, it is like no one blitzes him.
Bama has to keep him contained, but also bring pressure.
Bama has to keep him contained, but also bring pressure.
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