Third Down Offense and Defense

[Turbine]

Brandon Verett on X

Louisiana Offense averages 7.6 yards per 3rd down play (11th most in FBS, 2nd most in SBC after Texas State (7.89))

Louisiana Defense allowing an average of 4.21 yards per 3rd down play (15th lowest in FBS, 2nd lowest in SBC after Troy (4.02))

Updated numbers:

Louisiana Offense averages 7.6 yards per 3rd down play (11th most in FBS, 2nd most in SBC after Texas State (7.89))

Louisiana Defense allowing an average of 4.21 yards per 3rd down play (15th lowest in FBS, 2nd lowest in SBC after Troy (4.02)) https://t.co/63yvobjkRx

— Brandon Verret (@bmverret) November 7, 2023

[Turbine]

These numbers may be a byproduct of forcing yourself into 3rd and long on offense, and giving the opponent 3rd and short on defense.

[CajunNation]

These are the kind of stats that could be the answer to everything or mean nothing at all.

Crazy.

[Big Tyme]

41.7% third-down percentage on offense, 50th, the defense ranks 87th, allowing a 40.5% conversion rate. 101 in attempts so we are in 3rd down a lot.

[JamesTheJeweler]

These numbers may be a byproduct of forcing yourself into 3rd and long on offense, and giving the opponent 3rd and short on defense.

Exactly

[LouisianaB]

These are the kind of stats that could be the answer to everything or mean nothing at all.

Crazy.

Numbers mean little in the moment but tell a story afterwards. At least in my opinion.

[LouisianaB]

For those that like numbers

[CajunT]

41.7% third-down percentage on offense, 50th, the defense ranks 87th, allowing a 40.5% conversion rate. 101 in attempts so we are in 3rd down a lot.

Those are the most important stats, getting big stops when needed and depending upon big plays of 20 or more yards to win.

[Big Tyme]

For those that like numbers

Nice stats. We seem to be in 3rd and medium a lot.

[Big Tyme]

For those that like numbers

Not converting and not getting off the field on 3rd down is a recipe for more Ls than Ws.