Indiana improved to 8-1 with a 23-16 overtime win against Minnesota on Saturday.
The full offensive snap counts from the game are below.
But first, here are some position-by-position notes on the offense coming out of the contest:
Quarterback
There’s typically not a lot to say here as the quarterback’s performance somewhat speaks for itself.
But with Josh Hoover and Grant Wilson each playing a half in a tight game, we can compare the two quite a bit.
Wilson played one more snap than Hoover and posted a better grade at PFF. That outlet gave Wilson a 65.8 mark, and Hoover 57.6.
Wilson had a better completion percentage, higher average yards per play, higher QB rating, and higher average depth of target. He also faced more pressures than Hoover (six vs. four). Both quarterbacks produced six first downs from their throws.
Wilson rushed for 30 yards before sack adjustment, and Hoover had 8.
Wilson was not your typical backup, who comes in as a game manager. He made three of what PFF calls “Big Time Throws” which it defines as “a pass with excellent ball location and timing, generally thrown further down the field and/or into a tighter window.” Hoover had none.
You can probably guess those three throws by Wilson were his three big connections with wideout Charlie Becker.
Running back
Khobie Martin finally got his first carries of the season. Expected to be a major contributor, he broke his arm in his first series in week one. When Turbo Richard went out with an injury in the second half, Martin got three carries, while Lee Beebe, Jr. became the primary back. The reps for Martin should prove valuable. He shook off some rust and should have very fresh legs for the home stretch.
Beebe was the highest-graded running back with 58 yards after contact and five missed tackles forced. He also had the best pass-blocking grade on the team. But Beebe did fumble deep in IU’s own territory in the first half. That could have been a game-changer if Carter Smith hadn’t recovered it.
Wide Receiver
It should come as no surprise Charlie Becker earned the top receiving grade. He led the receivers in targets, catches, first downs and yards. And as has been the case all year, he had no drops. No one on the team had a drop.
The QBs targeted the slot receivers eight times. Shazz Preston made some big plays, and nearly had a touchdown on another well-thrown ball that is lost in Wilson’s stats. Preston led the team with 27 yards after catch and two missed tackles forced. He also led the receivers with the best run blocking grade according to PFF.
Tight End
Brock Schott appears to be trending favorably. Curt Cignetti suggested that was the case last week. He led the tight ends in snaps. He was targeted in the passing game twice and Trevor Gibbs once. That doesn’t sound like much but it was a major uptick for the tight ends relative to the rest of the season.
PFF gave Schott slightly better grades than Gibbs in both pass and run blocking, although they were close (and respectable) in both categories. Neither allowed a pressure on the quarterbacks.
Offensive Line
Right tackle Adedamola Ajani had the best overall offensive grade on the team, and the best run blocking grade.
As a team IU allowed five quarterback pressures according to PFF. All five starters allowed at least one except Carter Smith — but Smith had a holding penalty and a false start. Joe Brunner allowed two pressures and had a false start. Drew Evans allowed a sack and had a holding penalty.
Smith had the best pass blocking grade, while Bray Lynch was last. Lynch had a holding penalty too. Evans was last in run blocking.
SNAP COUNT — OFFENSE (74 snaps)
- Adedamola Ajani, RT (74)
- Joe Brunner, RG (74)
- Carter Smith, LT (74)
- Drew Evans, LG (74)
- Bray Lynch, C (73)
- Charlie Becker, WR (72)
- Nick Marsh, WR (71)
- Brock Schott, TE (42)
- Lee Beebe, Jr., RB (40)
- Trevor Gibbs, TE (37)
- Grant Wilson, QB (37)
- Josh Hoover, QB (36)
- Tyler Morris, WR (36)
- Shazz Preston, WR (33)
- Turbo Richard, RB (22)
- Khobie Martin, RB (11)
- Lebron Bond, WR (1)
Note: PFF counted the bad snap field goal attempt as an offensive play. We did not include the players who only made an appearance on the “offense” on that play. That’s also why Lynch has one less snap than the other offensive linemen. The long snapper was in on that play.
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