A new year and a new team gets its stats stuffed.
It's always interesting to see how a team's stats change after playing Ohio State.
Below you will be able to compare Virginia Tech's stats against Ohio State in 2014 compared to 2015.
Last year Ohio State lost to Virginia Tech. Key factors to the upset were Ohio State's inability to succeed on third down on both sides of the ball. Fast forward one year and one day and the Buckeyes dominated the Hokies on the stat sheet and on the scoreboard.
The stats that Ohio State improved the most from the 2014 game were yards rushing and total offense. The Buckeyes were +252 yards on the ground and +245 yards in total offense. I hope future teams continue to play the bear defense. Breaking news, Meyer and company have it figured out.
A scary thought going forward is that Jalin Marshall, Dontre Wilson and some guy named Joey Bosa will be on the field.
The most important stat? Ohio State 42, Virginia Tech 24
Urban Meyer is 14-0 in season openers and 39-3 at Ohio State.
| 2014 | STATISTICAL CATEGORY | 2015 | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Points For | 24 | -11 |
| 21 | Points Against | 42 | -21 |
| OFFENSE | |||
| 125 | Rushing Offense | 128 | +3 |
| 199 | Passing Offense | 192 | -7 |
| 324 | Total Offense | 320 | -4 |
| DEFENSE | |||
| 108 | Rushing Defense | 360 | -252 |
| 219 | Passing Defense | 212 | +7 |
| 327 | Total Defense | 572 | -245 |
| OFF. MISC. | |||
| .529 | 3rd Down Conv. | .471 | -.058 |
| 10.7 | Punt Return | 0 | -10.7 |
| DEFENSE MISC. | |||
| .250 | 3rd Down Conv. | .333 | -.083 |
| 44.0 | Net Punting | 41.3 | -2.7 |
| 10 | The Edge | 2 |
Braxton Miller gained 140 yards of offense and 2 touchdowns.
| 2014 | STATISTICAL CATEGORY | 2015 | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Points For | 42 | +21 |
| 35 | Points Against | 24 | +11 |
| OFFENSE | |||
| 108 | Rushing Offense | 360 | +252 |
| 219 | Passing Offense | 212 | -7 |
| 327 | Total Offense | 572 | +245 |
| DEFENSE | |||
| 125 | Rushing Defense | 128 | -3 |
| 199 | Passing Defense | 192 | +7 |
| 324 | Total Defense | 320 | +4 |
| OFF. MISC. | |||
| .250 | 3rd Down Conv. | .333 | +.083 |
| 8.0 | Punt Return | 6.0 | -2.0 |
| DEFENSE MISC. | |||
| .529 | 3rd Down Conv. | .471 | +.058 |
| 34.3 | Net Punting | 38.7 | +4.4 |
| 2 | The Edge | 10 |
Virginia Tech, how did the bear defense workout for you?
After Ohio State rolled up 572 yards I think it's time to put the bear to bed.
Good night little bear.
