Auburn by the numbers – week 12

Here is where Auburn ranks in numerous statistical categories both in the SEC and nationally through Saturday’s 51-7 win over Alabama A&M. (Note: These rankings are according to the NCAA which separates four reclassified teams this year.)

Scoring Offense: 20.4 points per game (13th SEC & 107th nationally)
Last week: 17.3 points per game (13th SEC & T-116th nationally)

Total Offense: 317.9 yards per game (13th SEC & 112th nationally)
Last week: 298.5 ypg (13th SEC & T-115th nationally)

Rushing Offense: 153.6 yards per game (10th SEC & 73rd nationally)
Last week: 134.8 ypg (12th SEC & 90th nationally)

Passing Offense: 164.4 yards per game (13th SEC & 111th nationally)
Last week: 163.7 ypg (13th SEC & 111th nationally)

Pass Efficiency: 121.6 (12th SEC & 91st nationally)
Last week: 118.9 (12th SEC & 96th nationally)

Sacks Allowed: 35 total, 3.18 per game (14th SEC & 109th nationally)
Last week: 33 total, 3.3 per game (14th SEC & T-111th nationally)

Interceptions thrown: 13 (T-10th SEC & T-91st nationally)
Last week: 13 (14th SEC & T-99th nationally)

3rd Down Conversions: 30.53% (14th SEC & 115th nationally)
Last week: 28.69% (14th SEC & 119th nationally)

Punt Return Yardage: 8.94 yards per return (7th SEC & 58th nationally)
Last week: 7.53 ypr (8th SEC & 75th nationally)

Kickoff Return Yardage: 23.6 yards per return (3rd SEC & 33rd nationally)
Last week: 23.9 ypr (3rd SEC & 28th nationally)

Scoring Defense: 26.5 points per game (10th SEC & 59th nationally)
Last week: 28.4 ppg (11th SEC & 67th nationally)

Total Defense: 414.8 yards per game (12th SEC & 74th nationally)
Last week: 435.5 ypg (13th SEC & 90th nationally)

Rushing Defense: 191.3 yards per game (14th SEC & 93rd nationally)
Last week: 208.2 ypg (14th SEC & 104th nationally)

Passing Defense: 223.6 yards per game (8th SEC & 44th nationally)
Last week: 227.3 ypg (9th SEC & 52nd nationally)

Pass Efficiency Against: 141.5 (11th SEC & 93rd nationally)
Last week: 144.8 (12th SEC & 101st nationally)

Sacks: 22 total, 2.00 per game (11th SEC & T-59th nationally)
Last week: 20 total, 2.00 per game (T-11th SEC & T-53rd nationally)

Interceptions: 2 (14th SEC & T-119th nationally)
Last week: 1 (14th SEC & 120th nationally)

3rd Down Conversions Against: 37.4% (10th SEC & 44th nationally)
Last week: 39.2% (11th SEC & 56th nationally)

Turnover Margin: -10 total, -.91 per game (13th SEC & T-106th nationally)
Last week: -11 total, -1.10 per game (13th SEC & T-110th nationally)

Punt Return Yardage Defense: 0.80 yards per return (2nd SEC & 2nd nationally)
Last week: 0.80 ypr (2nd SEC & 3rd nationally)

Kickoff Return Yardage Defense: 16.6 yards per return (1st SEC & 4th nationally)
Last week: 17.1 ypr (1st SEC & 7th nationally)