NC State Football By The Numbers – Post FSU Edition

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Here are the stats and national rankings after the Florida State game.

Before the stats, the latest on the National and ACC championship belts.
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National Heavyweight Championship: Oklahoma had a bye week and will next defend their belt on October 4 at TCU.

ACC Heavyweight Championship: The Wolfpack had a title shot on Saturday but FSU retained the belt. The Seminoles next defend the belt on Saturday vs Wake Forest.

Team Stats – ACC & National Rank in Parentheses

Offense
Scoring Offense: 40.4 (2, 24)
Total Offense: 505.6 (1, 20)
Rushing Offense: 231.2 (5, 25)
Passing Offense: 274.4 (4, 39)

Passing Efficiency: 155.26 (3, 26)
Interceptions Thrown: 2 (2, 18)
3rd Down Pct: 53.0% (2, 8)
4th Down Pct: 50.0% (11, 60)
Red Zone Offense: 88.0% (7, 42)
First Downs Offense: 134 (1, 5)
Sacks Allowed: 1.60 (9, 48)
Tackles For Loss Allowed: 3.00 (1, 4)
Turnovers Lost: 5 (4, 29)

Defense
Scoring Defense: 26.0 (12, 71)
Total Defense: 376.8 (11, 55)
Rushing Defense: 160.0 (9, 68)
Passing Defense: 216.8 (9, 36)

Passing Efficiency Defense: 132.97 (10, 80)
Interceptions: 5 (7, 36)
3rd Down Pct Defense: 48.6% (13, 111)
4th Down Pct Defense: 62.5% (11, 87)
Red Zone Defense: 83.3% (10, 68)
First Downs Defense: 98 (12, 83)
Sacks: 2.00 (10, 67)
Tackles For Loss: 5.6 (9, 77)
Turnovers Gained: 10 (5, 25)

Other
Turnover Margin: 1.00 (1, 16)
Punting: 44.75 (1, 3)
Fewest Penalties Per Game: 4.80 (3, 22)
Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game: 40.20 (3, 22)
Time Of Possession: 30:04 (8, 59)
Kickoff Returns: 18.08 (11, 106)
Kickoff Return Defense: 17.69 (3, 23)
Punt Returns: 4.70 (12, 104)
Punt Return Defense: 5.67 (8, 48)

Attendance
Total: 221,654 (2, 14)
Average: 55,414 (4, 34)
Pct Capacity: 96.23% (3, 33)

Schedule Strength
Past Opposition: 7-4 .636 (7, 31)
Future Opposition: 12-12 .500 (12, 65)
Cumulative Opposition: 19-16 .543 (11, 60)

Individual Stat Leaders

Rushing
Shadrach Thornton: 60 att, 368 yds, 6.1 avg, 7 TD
Matt Dayes: 38 att, 270 yds, 7.1 avg, 3 TD
Tony Creecy: 26 att, 170 yds, 6.5 avg
Jacoby Brissett: 36 att, 156 yds, 4.3 avg, 1 TD
Dakwa Nichols: 11 att, 66 yds, 6.0 avg

Passing
Jacoby Brissett: 115-167, 1364 yds, 13 TD, 1 Int, 68.9% comp pct, 161.96 rating
Garrett Leatham: 1-6, 8 yds, 0 TD, 1 Int, 16.7% comp pct, -5.47 rating

Receiving
Bo Hines: 24 rec, 312 yds, 13.0 avg, 1 TD
Matt Dayes: 18 rec, 220 yds, 12.2 avg, 4 TD
David J. Grinnage: 13 rec, 184 yds, 14.2 avg
Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 15 rec, 177 yds, 11.8 avg, 1 TD
Jonathan Alston: 12 rec, 123 yds, 10.3 avg, 1 TD

Punt Returns
Bra’Lon Cherry: 4 ret, 36 yds, 9.0 avg
Bo Hines: 4 ret, 15 yds, 3.8 avg

Kickoff Returns
Matt Dayes: 12 ret, 217 yds, 18.1 avg

Field Goals
Niklas Sade: 4-7 (.571), long of 41

Extra Points
Niklas Sade: 26-26 (1.000)

Punting
Wil Baumann: 16 punts, 49.4 avg, long of 67

Kickoffs
Niklas Sade: 36 KO, 63.8 avg, 16 touchbacks

Fumbles
Jacoby Brissett: 2 fumbles, 2 lost
Bra’Lon Cherry: 1 fumble, 0 lost
David J. Grinnage: 1 fumble, 0 lost
Shadrach Thornton: 1 fumble, 0 lost
TEAM: 2 fumbles, 1 lost

Tackles
Jerod Fernandez: 39
Hakim Jones: 38
Rodman Noel: 31
Dravious Wright: 28
Monty Nelson: 20
Josh Jones: 20

Tackles For Loss
T.Y. McGill: 4
Rodman Noel: 3.5
Mike Rose: 3.5
Thomas Teal: 3
Dravious Wright: 3

Sacks
Thomas Teal: 2
Monty Nelson: 2
Dravious Wright: 1
Mike Rose: 1
Joe Wright: 1
Art Norman: 1
Kenton Gibbs: 1
T.Y. McGill: 1

Interceptions
Jerod Fernandez: 2
Rodman Noel: 1
Josh Jones: 1
Jack Tocho: 1

Forced Fumbles
Monty Nelson: 1
Brandon Pittman: 1
Thomas Teal: 1
Dravious Wright: 1
Mike Rose: 1
T.Y. McGill: 1

Fumbles Recovered
Monty Nelson: 2
Brandon Pittman: 1
Thomas Teal: 1
Malcolm Means: 1

Conference Leaders
Passing TD: Jacoby Brissett
Passing Yards: Jacoby Brissett
Points Responsible For: Jacoby Brissett
Points Responsible For Per Game: Jacoby Brissett
Receiving TD: Matt Dayes

Other Rankings Of Interest (For Pointing And Laughing)
Total Defense: North Carolina 120 of 125 (ahead of New Mexico, Cincinnati, UNLV, SMU & Bowling Green)
Scoring Defense: North Carolina 123 of 125 (ahead of E Michigan & SMU)
Passing Defense: North Carolina 124 of 125 (ahead of Bowling Green)
Rushing Defense: North Carolina 91 of 125
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About WV Wolf

Graduated from NCSU in 1996 with a degree in statistics. Born and inbred in West "By God" Virginia and now live in Raleigh where I spend my time watching the Wolfpack, the Mountaineers and the Carolina Hurricanes as well as making bar graphs for SFN. I'm @wvncsu on the Twitter machine.

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  • 10/01/2014 at 12:52 PM #57705
    WV Wolf
    Keymaster

    Here are the stats and national rankings after the Florida State game. Before the stats, the latest on the National and ACC championship belts. Nation
    [See the full post at: NC State Football By The Numbers – Post FSU Edition]

    10/01/2014 at 1:40 PM #57711
    YogiNC
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    Those are some REALLY impressive numbers on offense. gonna give you a mental image. What if we had super Mario, Nate, and pick two others who were defensive standouts in the backfield. This team would REALLY be tough to play. We are just so so young on the D side of the ball. My thoughts are they are going to be pretty darned good by the last 3 games of the year. And I’ve never been one to say “wait until next year” but…this bunch will have a load of experience and if we could just get one or two significant recruits on D it could be a killer team.

    Smarter than the average bear

    10/01/2014 at 2:04 PM #57713
    maverick_ncsu
    Participant

    Can someone explain the Past and Future Opposition numbers? We just played a 4-0 team. And when I go back and look at our past opposition, they are a combined 14-9 on the season. And for future opposition, we have 7 more games against teams that have played either 4 or 5 games, so shouldn’t their combined record be between 28-35 games total?

    I’m sure there’s an easy explanation, and I know WV Wolf is compiling these for us from the NCAA (which means they’re probably throwing out UNC’s bad numbers), but any assistance would be helpful.

    10/01/2014 at 2:11 PM #57715
    Greywolf
    Participant

    Other Rankings Of Interest (For Pointing And Laughing)
    Total Defense: North Carolina 120 of 125 (ahead of New Mexico, Cincinnati, UNLV, SMU & Bowling Green)
    Scoring Defense: North Carolina 123 of 125 (ahead of E Michigan & SMU)
    Passing Defense: North Carolina 124 of 125 (ahead of Bowling Green)
    Rushing Defense: North Carolina 91 of 125

    Amazing what you can do when you have lots of **** recruits to work with…

    I’m starting to wonder if the “hazing” incident wasn’t in fact pay-back for a walk-on showing up scholarship athletes in practice.

    10/01/2014 at 2:31 PM #57717
    PittsburghPackFan
    Participant

    Greywolf: ” I’m starting to wonder if the “hazing” incident wasn’t in fact pay-back for a walk-on showing up scholarship athletes in practice. ”

    Especially with the “WE SHUT THEM DOWN UP FRONT” tweets from a few days ago.

    They kinda seem like they are teetering on the edge of the cliff don’t they? *NC may need to interview a new Supervisor of Morale…

    10/01/2014 at 2:35 PM #57718
    WV Wolf
    Keymaster

    Can someone explain the Past and Future Opposition numbers?

    They don’t include 1-AA games.
    GA Southern is 3-2, take away win over Savannah St for 2-2
    ODU is 3-2, take away win over Hampton for 2-2
    Presby doesn’t count
    FSU is 4-0, take away win over The Citadel for 3-0

    2-2
    2-2
    3-0
    adds up to 7-4 past opposition

    10/01/2014 at 2:39 PM #57719
    burnbarn
    Participant

    What if we had super Mario, Nate, and pick two others who were defensive standouts in the backfield. This team would REALLY be tough to play.

    I think P Rivers thought the same thing.

    10/01/2014 at 3:13 PM #57720
    maverick_ncsu
    Participant

    Thanks, WV.

    10/01/2014 at 6:51 PM #57734
    YogiNC
    Participant

    We had a pretty good defense back then too, especially 2001. FSU coming to town late in the season on a Saturday night and walked out losers. The tearing down of the goal posts was one of the neatest things I’ve ever seen. As the masses were passing them overhead they looked like ants working. It was freaky. The Gator bowl was beyond special. The ND QB getting racked at the goal line and then having to sit the rest of the day spelled doom and gloom for them. Sean Berton, the tight end, after that game said the ND defensive back asked him how many plays were in our play book, his answer was “playbookS, not playbook”. This was also the guy who nicknamed CTC, Lucifer.

    Smarter than the average bear

    10/01/2014 at 9:09 PM #57735
    john of sparta
    Participant

    numbers=scoreboard.
    “You are what your record says you are.” – Bill Parcells.

    10/02/2014 at 9:42 AM #57739
    Whiteshoes67
    Participant

    To me, the glaring defensive stat is the 3rd down defense. We simply have too many times where we’re in a position to get off the field, and we don’t. I’m not talking 3rd and short, but whether it’s 3rd and 5 or 3rd and 15, we struggle to get off the field. In those scenarios, we need to dig a little deeper in the bag of tricks. Not buying the blame on youth and inexperience.

    10/02/2014 at 11:00 AM #57741
    tjfoose1
    Participant

    Not buying the blame on youth and inexperience.

    But that’s what it is, that and lack of speed in the back 5. Our best cover guys (skill wise) have average speed, and that’s being generous. None are burners.

    Coaches and time can continue to improve savvy, positioning, technique, and recognition.

    But there’s a low ceiling on the speed. Nothing the coaches can do about it, in-season.

    Here’s to hoping true freshman QB got a false sense of confidence and bravado from the fluffer that is the u*nc D. Coaching could possibly exploit his inexperience, but everything shown and read to date says this kid ain’t your typical true frosh in decision making.

    Obviously he is not in skill set.

    But repeating what I wrote after ladt week’s game, the true test for the team and coaches, at least in my eyes, does not come from Clemson this week.

    Program wise, we’ll get another good data point for our coaching staff evaluation metrics.

    Team wise, I’m expecting a confirmation of excellent player leadership. Overall, anyway. Defense still needs someone to emerge from the crowd. Quality character group, but even quality needs leadership.

    10/02/2014 at 11:11 AM #57742
    Greywolf
    Participant
    Whiteshoes67 wrote:

    We simply have too many times where we’re in a position to get off the field, and we don’t. I’m not talking 3rd and short, but whether it’s 3rd and 5 or 3rd and 15, we struggle to get off the field. In those scenarios, we need to dig a little deeper in the bag of tricks. Not buying the blame on youth and inexperience.

    We should fire coach Doeren because he doesn’t know that all we have to do is “dig a little deeper in our bag of tricks” and our 3rd down problems will be solved.

    You learn something new everyday. All this time I thought it was strength, technique and tackling. Come to find out it’s just a bag of tricks.”

    10/02/2014 at 12:19 PM #57744
    Adventuroo
    Participant

    ONE key stat or number missing. That is the NUMBER 2. FSU fell in the Coaches Poll from 1 to 2.

    In addition, NCSU NOW holds the record for the MOST POINTS SCORED AGAINST FSU in the First Quarter. Was 17….now 24 and WE OWN THAT ONE..

    GO PACK….

    10/02/2014 at 1:19 PM #57747
    Greywolf
    Participant

    Quick, without looking it up, when was the last time State scored 40+ points 4 games in a row? (Yes, this is a trick question.)

    Since one of those 4 was ranked #1 in the coaches’ poll, we don’t have to devalue that accomplishment with “cupcake” conversation. Unless of course you are that kind of person and feel the need.

    Most of us, myself included, thought it would end last weekend. Will this weekend end the streak? Is Brissett as good as the Clemson freshman QB? What would you do to negate our lack of speed in the back?

    10/02/2014 at 1:23 PM #57749
    Gowolves
    Participant

    Greywolf I generally like your posts and most are insightful. You do seem quick to jump on some people’s opinion rather harshly. Just sayin. I really don’t care one way or another just an observation.

    10/02/2014 at 1:50 PM #57751
    Prowling Woofie
    Participant

    Unfortunately, in order to have any chance to win this year, our guys will HAVE to average 40 pts/game. Hoping we’ve got some redshirts or incoming recruits that will be able to raise the defensive bar next year. As they are only rushing 4, you’d think 7 defenders would be enough to stop 4-5 receivers…

    10/02/2014 at 2:51 PM #57753
    VaWolf82
    Keymaster
    Greywolf wrote:

    We should fire coach Doeren…

    Why don’t we let the straw man rest in peace.

    10/02/2014 at 3:40 PM #57757
    packplantpath
    Participant
    VaWolf82 wrote:

    <div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Greywolf wrote:</div>
    We should fire coach Doeren…

    Why don’t we let the straw man rest in peace.

    I suggest killing it with fire.

    10/02/2014 at 3:45 PM #57758
    freshmanin83
    Participant

    Great jumping horny toads this is what is wrong with the country today. Now, we even want to give the straw man time off. Heavens to Betsy where will it all end back in the day the straw man and everyone else was busy from can see to can’t see and betwixt those times is when we really worked.

    10/02/2014 at 5:49 PM #57759
    Greywolf
    Participant
    Gowolves wrote:

    You do seem quick to jump on some people’s opinion rather harshly.

    Gowolves, You are right and I hate it when I do that. Apologies to whiteshoes67 and any others I’ve been harsh with. Unfortunately it likely won’t be the last time. ;-(

    10/02/2014 at 6:13 PM #57760
    Greywolf
    Participant
    Prowling Woofie wrote:

    Unfortunately, in order to have any chance to win this year, our guys will HAVE to average 40 pts/game.

    That’s a valid opinion, (Okay so far, Gowolves?) not that I share it. 😉

    10/02/2014 at 6:18 PM #57761
    choppack1
    Participant

    I think we can all agree our 3rd down d needs a lot of improvement. I also think its too early to say where the blame lies. I do believe we could be more exotic and aggressive with our schemes but I have no clue the defensive philosophy of the staff. (Not saying that as an insult, just saying different philosophies will handle these situations differently.)

    One note of concern…not sure how many corners we are targeting… We have a ton of safeties.

    10/02/2014 at 6:19 PM #57762
    Greywolf
    Participant
    packplantpath wrote:

    Why don’t we let the straw man rest in peace.

    I’m for that, VaWolf82. While we’re at it, let’s let gratuitous swipes at the Pack rest with the straw man.

    10/02/2014 at 6:20 PM #57763
    choppack1
    Participant

    And the offense has been spectacular when it has had to be. Special teams have been solid.

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