By The Numbers: Oregon State vs App State
With the Oregon State football team (0-5) preparing to face App State (2-2) at Kidd-Brewer Stadium on Saturday, BeaversEdge Publisher Brenden Slaughter takes a closer look at the two teams by the numbers and how they stack up.
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Oregon State vs App State Team Stats
| Team Stat | App State | Oregon State |
| Points Per Game | 22.5 | 17.40 |
| Points Per Game Allowed | 27.3 | 36.30 |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 148.8 | 93.8 |
| Rushing Yards Per Game Allowed | 84.3 | 160.4 |
| Passing Yards Per Game | 284.5 | 239.6 |
| Passing Yards Per Game Allowed | 240.0 | 281.6 |
| Third Down Conversions | 21/58 (36%) | 31/74 (42%) |
| Third Down Conversions Allowed | 20/58 (34%) | 22/61 (36%) |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 5-of-9 (56%) | 4-of-7 (57%) |
| Time Of Possession | 29:19 | 30:57 |
Key Takeaways
- Taking a closer look at the numbers, both Oregon State and App State have struggled to put up big-time points this season, with the Mountaineers averaging 22.5 to Oregon State’s 17.4. The Mountaineers have also been better defensively, allowing 27.3 points per game to the Beavers’ 36.
- In terms of the ground game, Oregon State was better against Houston, but still averaged just under 94 rushing yards per game. App State, meanwhile, is rushing for just under 150 per game and has a RB who already has over 500 rushing yards.
- The strength of App State’s defense is certainly in its run defense, as it leads the Sun Belt Conference with 84.3 yards allowed per game. Oregon State, meanwhile, has allowed 160 rushing yards per game.
- The two teams boast similar passing attacks, with App State’s a bit better at 284.5 yards per game, compared to the 240 for Oregon State. Before the Oregon game, the Beavers were averaging over 300 passing yards per game, and that’s dropped down in the weeks since.
- App State’s pass defense has been vulnerable this season, allowing 240 yards per game and sizable numbers to Boise State a week ago. The Beavers have been worse, allowing 281.6 passing yards per game, but I’d argue Oregon State’s strength of schedule wins in a landslide.
- Oregon State is the better team on third downs, having attempted 16 more than App State, for a 42% rate, compared to the Mountaineers’ 34%.
- In terms of third-down defense, these two teams are nearly identical, with App State allowing 34% compared to Oregon State’s 36% on a very similar number of third downs.
- The two teams are also very similar on fourth downs, with App State converting 56% and Oregon State 57%.
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