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QB1 Will Howard (National Champion)

Despite the Pick-6 last week …

Will Howard is third in the nation in passing efficiency, ahead of Cam Ward and Dillon Gabriel.

192.37 Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
188.49 Kurtis Rourke, Indiana
179.89 Will Howard, tOSU
177.09 Hajj-Malik Williams, UNLV
175.14 Cam Ward, Miami
172.17 Caden Veltkamp, Western Ky
171.52 Dillon Gabriel, Oregon


It's an impressive stat, no doubt.

That said, Passer Rating, passer efficiency and to a much lesser extent, QBR, are all metrics that need further context.

.Of the 3, I'd only put weight in QBR.

I'd be curious to see Average Depth of Target and Passes thrown at or within 3 yards of the LoS.

This offense has leaned heavily on high percentage throws that are an extension of the running game. Those greatly skew efficiency and passer rating to a QBs favor.
 
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Love this quote from Will

Buckeye Nation’s presence was extra special in a stadium steeped with tradition, Howard said.

“I had to take it in for a little bit before the game because we came over here yesterday. It’s a historic place,” he said. “The 8-year-old kid in me would be giddy. I was a baseball kid growing up. I had to wear this (Ohio State baseball) hat because I loved baseball growing up. This place is one of the most historic places in baseball and in sports. Being out here to play a game was awesome.”
 
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