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Conference Stats 2022 vs 2021


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Below are the conference only stats for 2022 vs 2021. There were some major improvements in some areas and still work to be done in others.
 

Points Per Game Offense:

2022 = 26.6

2021 = 21.1

 

Points Per Game Defense:

2022 = 30.4

2021 = 35.3

 

Offensive Yards Per Game

2022 = 408.1

2021 = 345.0

 

Defensive Yards Per Game

2022 = 367.5

2021 = 459.1

 

Offensive Rushing Yards Per Game

2022 = 108.5

2021 = 115.9

 

Defensive Rushing Yards Per Game

2022 = 138.1

2021 = 278.1


Offensive Passing Yards Per Game

2022 = 299.6 (1st in MAC)

2021 = 229.1

 

Defensive Passing Yards Per Game

2022 = 229.4

2021 = 181.0 (1st in MAC)


Offensive Efficiency

2022 = 132.2

2021 = 149.7

 

Defensive Efficiency

2022 = 141.1

2021 = 149.5


Sacks Against

2022 = 36

2021 = 37


Sacks By

2022 = 13

2021 = 9

 

Interceptions 

2022 = 5

2021 = 5

 

Red Zone Offense

2022 = 87.5%

2021 = 70%

 

Red Zone Defense

2022 = 81.3%

2021 = 90.9%

 

 

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Average PPG differential in MAC play: -3.75. A field goal. 
 

The 2021 Northern Illinois Huskies were MAC champions by winning closely nearly every week in MAC play. 
 

The 2022 Akron Zips finish dead last, losing 5 of 7 MAC games by a touchdown or less. 
 

A game of inches, and the Zips are closer than college football thinks. I’d expect the o/u on 2023 wins set by sports books will be in the 4-5 range. Bet the farm on the over. 

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On 12/2/2022 at 11:01 PM, LoyalZIP said:

Average PPG differential in MAC play: -3.75. A field goal. 
 

The 2021 Northern Illinois Huskies were MAC champions by winning closely nearly every week in MAC play. 
 

The 2022 Akron Zips finish dead last, losing 5 of 7 MAC games by a touchdown or less. 
 

A game of inches, and the Zips are closer than college football thinks. I’d expect the o/u on 2023 wins set by sports books will be in the 4-5 range. Bet the farm on the over. 

What field goal is worth nearly 4 points?  Does it count more when we have sorry field goal kickers and barely make them?  

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On 12/2/2022 at 8:17 PM, catdaddyp said:

 

Defensive Rushing Yards Per Game

2022 = 138.1

2021 = 278.1

 

Defensive Passing Yards Per Game

2022 = 229.4

2021 = 181.0 (1st in MAC)

Would it be fair to assume that the reason our pass defense was #1 last season was because we were so bad at defending the run that teams didn't bother throwing the football?

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12 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

Would it be fair to assume that the reason our pass defense was #1 last season was because we were so bad at defending the run that teams didn't bother throwing the football?

100%. Most of last year’s secondary starters didn’t see the field much this year. The ones that did were underwhelming with the exception of Amankwaa. He came on strong at CB and then decided to redshirt and hit the portal after his 4th game.

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I went back to 2004 to take a look at kind of a goofy-but-telling stat I've had in mind as the season went on. How much greater was the Zips' biggest loss compared to their biggest win in the MAC schedule?

 

In just three seasons since 2004, the largest margin of victory was greater than the largest margin of defeat. In 2005, the Zips beat Kent by 32, lost to Miami by 28. In 2017, the Zips beat Ball State by 28, lost to Toledo by 27 (though I would argue the MACC was a bigger butt-kicking). In 2022, the Zips beat NIU by 32, lost to OU by 21.  2022 was also the first time since 2004 that a first-year head coach won at least two games, as Bobby I, Terry, and Arth combined to go 2-34.

 

Other numbers, notes, and observations:

 

  • In MAC play, the 2022 team scored 82 more points than the 2018 team, while giving up just 12 more
  • In MAC play, the average scoring margin of the 2022 team was -3.75. In 2018 it was -12.5
  • The 2021 MAC Champion, NIU, went 6-2 in MAC play with a -1 scoring margin
  • DJ Irons finished 5th in QB efficiency and 5th in total passing yards, playing in only 6 MAC games. The TD numbers weren't there, but Akron did finish tied for 4th in rushing TDs in MAC play, despite the lowest rushing totals in the league.
  • The Zips scored 26 TDs in MAC play. The defense gave up 26 TDs in MAC play.
  • Zips finish 4th in MAC rushing defense, allowing 3.8 YPC and 138.1 YPG
  • Despite having the no. 1 passing attack in the league, the pass defense never really came along. They come in 9th in the MAC, and only intercepted 5 passes in MAC play. Unfortunately, Durant's final pick should have been a game-winner, but...
  • Special teams cost the Zips at least one more win on the schedule (BG), and the numbers back it up. They only averaged 34 net punting yards all year. Zip kickers were 8-12 on the year. Definitely need improvement in these areas next year.
  • The Zips allowed 36 sacks in MAC play, while only coming up with 13 of their own. That contributed greatly to the field position deficit throughout the year
  • The defense was the best in the MAC at getting off the field on 3rd down, allowing just a 30% conversion rate. Conversely, they were 10th on 4th down conversions, with Friday's game-winner being the most egregious
  • Zips finished 4th in red zone conversions, scoring points 28 times in 32 trips. They were 8-8 on field goals from the red zone. 20 touchdowns was definitely not enough though.
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18 minutes ago, LoyalZIP said:

I went back to 2004 to take a look at kind of a goofy-but-telling stat I've had in mind as the season went on. How much greater was the Zips' biggest loss compared to their biggest win in the MAC schedule?

 

In just three seasons since 2004, the largest margin of victory was greater than the largest margin of defeat. In 2005, the Zips beat Kent by 32, lost to Miami by 28. In 2017, the Zips beat Ball State by 28, lost to Toledo by 27 (though I would argue the MACC was a bigger butt-kicking). In 2022, the Zips beat NIU by 32, lost to OU by 21.  2022 was also the first time since 2004 that a first-year head coach won at least two games, as Bobby I, Terry, and Arth combined to go 2-34.

 

Other numbers, notes, and observations:

 

  • In MAC play, the 2022 team scored 82 more points than the 2018 team, while giving up just 12 more
  • In MAC play, the average scoring margin of the 2022 team was -3.75. In 2018 it was -12.5
  • The 2021 MAC Champion, NIU, went 6-2 in MAC play with a -1 scoring margin
  • DJ Irons finished 5th in QB efficiency and 5th in total passing yards, playing in only 6 MAC games. The TD numbers weren't there, but Akron did finish tied for 4th in rushing TDs in MAC play, despite the lowest rushing totals in the league.
  • The Zips scored 26 TDs in MAC play. The defense gave up 26 TDs in MAC play.
  • Zips finish 4th in MAC rushing defense, allowing 3.8 YPC and 138.1 YPG
  • Despite having the no. 1 passing attack in the league, the pass defense never really came along. They come in 9th in the MAC, and only intercepted 5 passes in MAC play. Unfortunately, Durant's final pick should have been a game-winner, but...
  • Special teams cost the Zips at least one more win on the schedule (BG), and the numbers back it up. They only averaged 34 net punting yards all year. Zip kickers were 8-12 on the year. Definitely need improvement in these areas next year.
  • The Zips allowed 36 sacks in MAC play, while only coming up with 13 of their own. That contributed greatly to the field position deficit throughout the year
  • The defense was the best in the MAC at getting off the field on 3rd down, allowing just a 30% conversion rate. Conversely, they were 10th on 4th down conversions, with Friday's game-winner being the most egregious
  • Zips finished 4th in red zone conversions, scoring points 28 times in 32 trips. They were 8-8 on field goals from the red zone. 20 touchdowns was definitely not enough though.

Punting, FG kicking, and kickoffs need addressing for sure. Incoming freshman Joey Castle may solve the punting and kickoff issues. Would like to see one of the 3 placekickers currently on the roster take a step forward next year.

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34 minutes ago, LoyalZIP said:

Unfortunately, Durant's final pick should have been a game-winner, but...

Two bumbled RPOs cost us two wins this year.  Pryce happened to be the RB who was involved in both devastating bumbles.  However, while watching another game (maybe South Dakota State -v- Delaware?) where there was a bumbled RPO, the announcers mentioned that it is 100% on the QB when making that play.  So, myself, not being familiar with the ins-and-outs of the RPO, appreciated that info, so as not to be upset at Pryce.

 

I still think that RPO is a fumble waiting to happen.

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1 minute ago, Blue & Gold said:

Two bumbled RPOs cost us two wins this year.  Pryce happened to be the RB who was involved in both devastating bumbles.  However, while watching another game (maybe South Dakota State -v- Delaware?) where there was a bumbled RPO, the announcers mentioned that it is 100% on the QB when making that play.  So, myself, not being familiar with the ins-and-outs of the RPO, appreciated that info, so as not to be upset at Pryce.

 

I still think that RPO is a fumble waiting to happen.

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2 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said:

Two bumbled RPOs cost us two wins this year.  Pryce happened to be the RB who was involved in both devastating bumbles.  However, while watching another game (maybe South Dakota State -v- Delaware?) where there was a bumbled RPO, the announcers mentioned that it is 100% on the QB when making that play.  So, myself, not being familiar with the ins-and-outs of the RPO, appreciated that info, so as not to be upset at Pryce.

 

I still think that RPO is a fumble waiting to happen.

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It depends. The one from this past Friday I would be more inclined to say it was one Undercuffler, but it could also be on Price. The CMU one was 100% on Price, and Joe said as much. Sucks either way, that's for damn sure.

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