What Ohio State calls on every down, distance and part of the field, and how often each call works.
Every play is counted, so these tables line up with a box score. "Close-game plays only" leaves out snaps after a game is decided, when teams stop calling plays the way they normally do.
Ohio State's plays work 53% of the time (176 of 334). All teams: 44%. That is better than most. A play "works" when it stays on schedule: half the distance on first down, 70% on second, all of it on third or fourth.
On 1st & 7+ they run 56% of the time, but runs work 43% (37 of 86) and passes work 66% (45 of 68).
J. Sayin to B. Inniss works 83% of the time (10 of 12 throws, 10 caught, 12.2 yards a throw). Everything else through the air works 53%. He gets 8% of the targets.
Runs by B. Jackson work 54% of the time (44 of 81, 4.7 yards a carry). Every other back combined: 46% (29 of 63).
On third and fourth down, J. Sayin to D. McCuin has moved the chains 3 of 4 times (75%).
J. Sayin has completed 112 of 158 passes (71%), and 59% of his throws keep the offense on schedule.
J. Smith: 47 catches on 65 targets, 13.7 yards a target, and 65% of throws his way work.
D. McCuin: 17 catches on 21 targets, 11.7 yards a target, and 71% of throws his way work.
B. Jackson: 10 catches on 13 targets, 5.3 yards a target, and 38% of throws his way work.
B. Jackson: 81 carries, 4.7 yards a carry, and 54% of his runs work.
J. Jackson: 43 carries, 5.2 yards a carry, and 49% of his runs work.
Passing on 1st and long (7 or more) works 66% of the time, against 48% for all teams (45 of 68 plays).
Running on 2nd and short (1-3 yards) works 82% of the time, against 68% for all teams (14 of 17 plays).
Running on 2nd and medium (4-6) works 64% of the time, against 49% for all teams (9 of 14 plays).
Running in the red zone works 42% of the time, against 48% for all teams (15 of 36 plays).
From 6 games through week 6, garbage time left out. Every line compares this team with all FBS teams in the same spot and shows the count behind it. "Small sample" means fewer than 15 plays, so treat it as a lead, not a fact. Copy puts the line on your clipboard, ready to paste.
The rank is among FBS teams, with 1st the best for an offense, and the bar fills toward the best. Garbage time is left out. These are plain rates, not adjusted for opponent. A drive's points count the touchdown with its extra point or a field goal.
410 plays across 6 games. Run rate 53%. The quarterback has 24 of 218 runs, and the feed cannot tell a designed keeper from a scramble.
| Situation | Plays | Run | All teams run | Handoffs | QB runs | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st & 1-3 * | 3 | 67% | 86% | 50% of 2 | - | 100% of 1 |
| 1st & 4-6 * | 2 | 100% | 72% | 0% of 2 | - | - |
| 1st & 7+ | 187 | 59% | 56% | 42% of 103 | 12% of 8 | 70% of 76 |
| 2nd & 1-3 | 24 | 79% | 66% | 84% of 19 | - | 80% of 5 |
| 2nd & 4-6 | 37 | 51% | 58% | 58% of 19 | - | 61% of 18 |
| 2nd & 7+ | 71 | 38% | 46% | 30% of 23 | 50% of 4 | 43% of 44 |
| 3rd & 1-3 | 24 | 79% | 71% | 54% of 13 | 83% of 6 | 40% of 5 |
| 3rd & 4-6 | 19 | 26% | 30% | 75% of 4 | 0% of 1 | 43% of 14 |
| 3rd & 7+ | 29 | 14% | 23% | 0% of 1 | 33% of 3 | 36% of 25 |
| 4th & 1-3 | 12 | 83% | 65% | 75% of 8 | 100% of 2 | 50% of 2 |
| 4th & 4-6 * | 1 | 0% | 17% | - | - | 0% of 1 |
| 4th & 7+ * | 1 | 0% | 12% | - | - | 100% of 1 |
| Situation | Plays | Run | All teams run | Handoffs | QB runs | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backed up (own 1-19) | 23 | 52% | 54% | 33% of 12 | - | 91% of 11 |
| Own side (own 20-49) | 167 | 51% | 48% | 53% of 73 | 42% of 12 | 56% of 82 |
| Opponent side (50 to the 21) | 139 | 50% | 50% | 53% of 62 | 50% of 8 | 54% of 69 |
| Red zone (20 and in) | 81 | 63% | 62% | 38% of 47 | 50% of 4 | 47% of 30 |
| Situation | Plays | Run | All teams run | Handoffs | QB runs | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within one score | 144 | 47% | 51% | 59% of 56 | 50% of 12 | 53% of 76 |
| Leading by 9+ | 266 | 56% | 59% | 44% of 138 | 42% of 12 | 58% of 116 |
Handoffs, QB runs, and Passes show how often the play worked and how many there were. Run includes QB runs. * means fewer than 10 plays, so treat it as noise. Data from CollegeFootballData.com.