Here's a few tidbits to ponder, reflect upon, think about, chew on, munch on or otherwise shove up your ass and store them, only to pull them out later for further consumption.
Points per game:
UA: 40
AU: 34
Points Allowed per game:
UA: 11.4
AU: 14.2
Rushing Offense:
AU: 298 yds per game. 5th in the nation.
UA: 250 yds per game. 13th in the nation
Total Yards Per Game: (Neither ranks in the top 50 in passing)
UA: 477 yds per game. 27th in the nation
AU: 473 yds per game. 30th in the nation
Rushing Defense:
UA: 69 yds per game. #1 in the nation
AU: 118 yds per game. 17th in the nation
Passing Defense:
UA: 176 yds per game
AU: 216 yds per game
Total Defense:
UA: 245 yds per game and 11.4 points to rank #2 overall.
AU: 334 yds per game and 14.2 points to rank #18 overall.
What it comes down to is that our QB is not a huge difference maker. White was efficient. He ran the ball effectively in spots. If JJ just gives us solid, don't beat yourself ball and makes a few plays in the passing game, there's not a ton of separation between these two teams. I didn't look at the numbers, but I imagine Token or RWS will confirm that where Bama really distanced themselves from several teams this year was the defensive turnovers and scoring. Seemed like every time you turned around, someone was picking up a fumble and doing the scoop and score or going pick 6.
So ball control and protecting the pigskin will be at a premium. To me, this says if both teams are healthy and playing at their best, we're talking a 1 to 2 score game. Therefore, mistakes will be the key.
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