What Syracuse 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.
Syracuse's plays work 44% of the time (123 of 282). All teams: 44%. That is about average. A play "works" when it stays on schedule: half the distance on first down, 70% on second, all of it on third or fourth.
Inside the 20, Syracuse's plays work 34% of the time, against 43% for all teams. That ranks 111th of 133.
Runs by T. Hill work 57% of the time (23 of 40, 6.6 yards a carry). Every other back combined: 42% (34 of 80).
S. Angeli to J. Ross-Simmons works 60% of the time (9 of 15 throws, 10 caught, 10.7 yards a throw). Everything else through the air works 39%. He gets 12% of the targets.
Only 45% of Syracuse's runs gain 4 yards or more, against 49% for all teams. That ranks 104th of 138.
On third and fourth down, S. Angeli to J. Ross-Simmons has moved the chains 4 of 5 times (80%).
S. Angeli's runs work 33% of the time (4 of 12). Handoffs work 48% (57 of 120).
S. Angeli has completed 53 of 94 passes (56%), and 37% of his throws keep the offense on schedule.
U. Hatcher: 26 catches on 40 targets, 9.2 yards a target, and 50% of throws his way work.
D. Johnson: 13 catches on 17 targets, 6.4 yards a target, and 41% of throws his way work.
J. Ross-Simmons: 10 catches on 15 targets, 10.7 yards a target, and 60% of throws his way work.
T. Hill: 40 carries, 6.6 yards a carry, and 57% of his runs work.
S. Anderson Jr.: 27 carries, 5.3 yards a carry, and 44% of his runs work.
Passing on 3rd and medium (4-6) works 60% of the time, against 43% for all teams (6 of 10 plays).
Running on 3rd and short (1-3 yards) works 83% of the time, against 69% for all teams (10 of 12 plays).
Running on 2nd and long (7 or more) works 40% of the time, against 31% for all teams (8 of 20 plays).
Passing in the red zone works 19% of the time, against 38% for all teams (5 of 26 plays).
Running on 1st and long (7 or more) works 34% of the time, against 41% for all teams (21 of 61 plays).
Passing on 2nd and long (7 or more) works 31% of the time, against 38% for all teams (12 of 39 plays).
From 4 games through week 5, 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.
317 plays across 4 games. Run rate 48%. The quarterback has 13 of 152 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 * | 7 | 100% | 86% | 57% of 7 | - | - |
| 1st & 4-6 * | 3 | 100% | 72% | 0% of 2 | 100% of 1 | - |
| 1st & 7+ | 138 | 49% | 56% | 37% of 62 | 33% of 6 | 47% of 70 |
| 2nd & 1-3 | 17 | 65% | 66% | 73% of 11 | - | 33% of 6 |
| 2nd & 4-6 | 18 | 78% | 58% | 43% of 14 | - | 50% of 4 |
| 2nd & 7+ | 66 | 35% | 46% | 39% of 23 | - | 35% of 43 |
| 3rd & 1-3 | 16 | 94% | 71% | 91% of 11 | 50% of 4 | 100% of 1 |
| 3rd & 4-6 | 16 | 31% | 30% | 60% of 5 | - | 64% of 11 |
| 3rd & 7+ | 29 | 17% | 24% | 33% of 3 | 0% of 2 | 25% of 24 |
| 4th & 1-3 * | 4 | 25% | 65% | 100% of 1 | - | 33% of 3 |
| 4th & 7+ * | 3 | 0% | 12% | - | - | 67% of 3 |
| Situation | Plays | Run | All teams run | Handoffs | QB runs | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backed up (own 1-19) | 21 | 52% | 54% | 50% of 10 | 0% of 1 | 10% of 10 |
| Own side (own 20-49) | 114 | 52% | 48% | 46% of 54 | 40% of 5 | 51% of 55 |
| Opponent side (50 to the 21) | 115 | 42% | 50% | 49% of 43 | 20% of 5 | 48% of 67 |
| Red zone (20 and in) | 67 | 51% | 62% | 44% of 32 | 100% of 2 | 24% of 33 |
| Situation | Plays | Run | All teams run | Handoffs | QB runs | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailing by 9+ | 51 | 47% | 44% | 55% of 22 | 50% of 2 | 30% of 27 |
| Within one score | 178 | 46% | 51% | 45% of 74 | 25% of 8 | 40% of 96 |
| Leading by 9+ | 88 | 52% | 59% | 46% of 43 | 67% of 3 | 55% of 42 |
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.
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