Auburn by the numbers – Week 9

Here is where Auburn ranks in numerous statistical categories both in the SEC and nationally through Saturday’s 63-21 loss to Texas A&M. (Note: These rankings are according to the NCAA which separates four reclassified teams this year.)

Scoring Offense: 16.4 points per game (14th SEC & 119th nationally)
Last week: 15.7 points per game (14th SEC & T-118th nationally)

Total Offense: 284.0 yards per game (14th SEC & 120th nationally)
Last week: 276.7 ypg (14th SEC & 119th nationally)

Rushing Offense: 122.5 yards per game (12th SEC & 98th nationally)
Last week: 122.3 ypg (11th SEC & 97th nationally)

Passing Offense: 161.5 yards per game (13th SEC & 111th nationally)
Last week: 154.4 ypg (13th SEC & 113th nationally)

Pass Efficiency: 115.9 (12th SEC & 101st nationally)
Last week: 108.5 (14th SEC & 110th nationally)

Sacks Allowed: 29 total, 3.63 per game (14th SEC & 116th nationally)
Last week: 24 total, 3.43 per game (14th SEC & T-113th nationally)

Interceptions thrown: 11 (T-13th SEC & T-103rd nationally)
Last week: 11 (14th SEC & T-108th nationally)

3rd Down Conversions: 27.3% (14th SEC & 119th nationally)
Last week: 28.1% (13th SEC & 118th nationally)

Punt Return Yardage: 5.75 yards per return (13th SEC & 89th nationally)
Last week: 5.4 ypr (13th SEC & 94th nationally)

Kickoff Return Yardage: 24.9 yards per return (3rd SEC & 22nd nationally)
Last week: 25.9 ypr (2nd SEC & 14th nationally)

Scoring Defense: 29.9 points per game (11th SEC & T-79th nationally)
Last week: 25.1 ppg (9th SEC & 55th nationally)

Total Defense: 444.1 yards per game (13th SEC & 95th nationally)
Last week: 411.7 ypg (11th SEC & 75th nationally)

Rushing Defense: 213.8 yards per game (14th SEC & 105th nationally)
Last week: 194.0 ypg (14th SEC & 95th nationally)

Passing Defense: 230.4 yards per game (10th SEC & 59th nationally)
Last week: 217.7 ypg (10th SEC & 47th nationally)

Pass Efficiency Against: 144.9 (12th SEC & 101st nationally)
Last week: 139.0 (12th SEC & 90th nationally)

Sacks: 14 total, 1.75 per game (13th SEC & T-70th nationally)
Last week: 13 total, 1.86 per game (11th SEC & T-63rd nationally)

Interceptions: 1 (14th SEC & T-118th nationally)
Last week: 1 (14th SEC & T-117th nationally)

3rd Down Conversions Against: 39.7% (12th SEC & 64th nationally)
Last week: 35.2% (9th SEC & 36th nationally)

Turnover Margin: -10 total, -1.25 per game (T-13th SEC & T-111th nationally)
Last week: -10 total, -1.43 per game (T-13th SEC & T-112th nationally)

Punt Return Yardage Defense: 1.00 yards per return (2nd SEC & 2nd nationally)
Last week: 1.00 ypr (2nd SEC & 2nd nationally)

Kickoff Return Yardage Defense: 17.0 yards per return (1st SEC & T-7th nationally)
Last week: 15.8 ypr (1st SEC & 5th nationally)