Total D LSU (16)* 295.3 ypg, 4.46 ypp A&M (62) 374.8 ypg, 5.26 ypp
Rush Y LSU (19) 106.0 ypg, 3.31 ypr A&M (85) 182.6 ypg, 4.57 ypr
Pass Y LSU (36) 187.5 ypg A&M (42) 192.2 ypg
Pass efficiency LSU (43) 114.15 A&M (52) 115.98
Scoring LSU (47) 21.5 A&M (44) 21.0
3rd down LSU (39) .321 A&M (24) .296
1st down LSU (29) 19.75 fdpg A&M (87) 21.04 fdpg
Sacks LSU (24) 2.75 spg A&M (4) 3.8 spg
TO LSU 1.5 tpg A&M 1.6 tpg

*Numbers in parentheses are national ranks.

Just to be complete, also including team defensive stats under Chavis last year through 13 games. No ranks available.

Total D 316.8 ypg, 4.9 ypp
Rushing 152.7 ypg, 4.32 ypr
Passing 164.2 ypg, 10.72 ypc, 5.5 ypa
Scoring. 17.5 ppg
3rd down eff. .360
First downs 15.5 fdpg
TFL. 5.85 tflpg
TO 1.5 topg
Sacks 1.46 spg

Other than scoring, third down efficiency, and first downs per game, 2015 D appears to be doing better than last year's D. However, must take into effect that 2015 stats are thru 4 games and not yet the meat of our schedule, while last year's stats are thru all games.

Head to head this year's defense seems superior to A&M's defense other than third down efficiency (surprising to me), sacks, and TFL. It will be interesting to compare stats at the end of the year. But, then again, the only stats that truly matter are W's and L's.

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Posted by BasilBogomil

Member since Dec 2012

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Posted on 10/6/15 at 1:02 am to PayLesLess

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A&M (85) 182.6 ypg, 4.57 ypr

All I know is Fournette's gonna run through that soft middle of theirs like a knife through butter.

This post was edited on 10/6/15 at 1:04 am

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Posted by beauchristopher

new orleans

Member since Jan 2008

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Posted on 10/6/15 at 1:55 am to PayLesLess

We are tackling better, forcing more turn overs, and getting sacks/pressure better than last season.

That's what matters most to me.

We are also shutting opponents out in the first half, allowing us to mount a lead forcing teams to play catch up in the 2nd half.

It has been a recipe for winning success.

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Posted by hondurantiger

Portland, OR

Member since Feb 2007

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Posted on 10/6/15 at 2:30 am to PayLesLess

Nice post. Thanks

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Posted by dred24

In the south

Member since Nov 2006

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Posted on 10/6/15 at 7:14 am to PayLesLess

Other than scoring.....
Well, that's pretty important.

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Posted by LSU GrandDad

houston, texas

Member since Jun 2009

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Posted on 10/6/15 at 9:24 am to PayLesLess

quote:
But, then again, the only stats that truly matter are W's and L's

I am glad to see you recognize this. so many folks don't. each game is situational and mediocre stats in some games is only reflective of the competition and the way the defensive game plan goes. imo, the stats you quoted do not reflect anything meaningful except that chavis has indeed improved the aggies defense. or rather, their outstanding DE's have improved their D.

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Posted by nerd guy

Grapevine

Member since Dec 2008

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Posted on 10/6/15 at 9:28 am to PayLesLess

Neither team has played anyone of note. Will be interesting how it shakes out at the end of the year.

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Posted by TNTiger1984

Cuba

Member since Jan 2015

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Posted on 10/6/15 at 9:46 am to PayLesLess

Well done gathering all the Defensive stats!! Props to you....

I didn't like Chavis at UTK and I didn't like him at LSU.... He is a horrible Defensive coordinator IMO.... The only reason why he had success at LSU was because of the talent we recruited by Wilson and others..... Glad he left