Trend Report

What’s up?

Running back production. UVa’s improved offensive play has grown exponentially with an increase in touches for Virginia’s running backs. In the first three games, the backs collected 57 touches (40 runs, 17 catches) for 261 yards. That’s 19 touches per game and 4.5 yards per touch. In the last three outings, the backs have accumulated 107 touches (84 runs, 23 receptions) and netted 659 yards (219 yards per game). That’s a three-week average of 35.6 touches per game (47% increase) and a 6.15 per touch average (27% increase).

Red zone offense. With a little more than two minutes left in the first quarter Saturday, the Virginia offense found itself with a 1st-and-goal on the 1-yard line. A QB keeper to the, you guessed it, right side, was stuffed for no gain. A false start penalty pushed the Hoos back five yards and an 8-yard sack on second down made 3rd-and-goal from the 13 unmanageable. Virginia ended up with a field goal after a 1st-and-goal at the one.

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