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Zanderhokie

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I did a little stats digging. We weren't so terrible on offense in 2020


We finished ranked #31 nationally (out of 127 FBS teams) in total offense, #43 in scoring offense. We were #10 in the nation in rushing offense. When you run the ball that well, you should win more than 5 games. The offense wasn't the problem last season.

The defense, on the other hand.... that's what killed us. Just dreadful, compared to great Hokie defenses of the past. We finished ranked #103 in total defense, giving up a terrible 448 yards per game on average. We also ended up ranked #82 in scoring defense (32 ppg) and our pass defense was abysmal (we ended the season ranked #107 in that area). The glimmer of hope, of course, is that we just smashed UVA in that finale and looked VERY tough on defense.

Personally, I'd just chalk 2020 up to new defensive coaches, running a somewhat-new scheme, plus some very untimely opt-outs (coughFARLEYcough) and injuries in the secondary. I'm guessing Coach Ham, JC and the guys will have that shored up by the start of this season. Adding a total beast like Jordan Williams and a dawg in the secondary like Tae Daley doesn't hurt either. Cautiously optimistic we'll be much improved on D next year. The offense with no Khalil Herbert.... we'll see.

(In response to this post by McHokie93)

Link: 2020 college football stats


Posted: 04/06/2021 at 12:03PM



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