Mr. Nix Comp/Att Yds Pct. TD/INT
Oregon 12-31 177 42% 2/2
Tulane 19-37 207 51% 1/0
Kent. St. 12-16 161 75% 1/0
TA&M 12-20 100 60% 1/0
MSU 16-21 335 76% 2/0
Florida 11-27 145 41% 1/3
Arkansas 12-17 176 71% 3/0
LSU 15-35 157 43% 1/1
Totals 110-204 1,458 54% 12/6 127.5 Passer Rating.
Hard to glean much from the numbers other than the obvious fact that he's struggled mightily against easily the two toughest opponents. Oregon is a pass for me simply because of it being the first game on that kind of stage. Two things for me:
Yes, I'm very concerned about his accuracy, or lack thereof under pressure. Again, I have no clue if his footwork and overall mechanics are good or bad. But when he is given the simple throws, they are consistently off target. Simple slants (When we call them) are often behind the WR, making for tough catches. The kid has been throwing a football all his life and there are some throws he just plain should nail, regardless of Gus Malzahn.
But the more important factor is of course, Gus Malzahn, and the overall offensive scheme. Just doesn't adjust anything to give his frosh QB the best opportunity to be successful.