FSU Football: Assessing every third down play for 'Noles defense

FSU Football: Assessing every third down play for ‘Noles defense

By Kelvin Hunt | Nov 5, 2017

TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 21: Linebacker Matthew Thomas #6 of the Florida State Seminoles runs the ball downfield after recovering a fumble during their game against the Louisville Cardinals at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

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Miami

The first half of this game was FSU football locked in on defense, not allowing Miami to cross mid-field. However, the second half of this game was more evidence of a Charles Kelly not being great at situational tactics.

They only allowed Miami to convert (7-17) third downs (41.1 percent) during the game, and allowed four plays (32, 15, 17, 11) over 10 yards on third down. In other words, 57.1 percent of their third down conversions went for 10 yards or more.

Miami had 44 yards on 17 plays averaging 6.57 yards per play and averaged 7.76 yards to go on third downs for the game.

The Hurricanes are averaging 6.75 ypp going into week 10. They are also converting third downs at a 30.68 percent clip including the FSU football game.

That tells you just how back the second half defense was against Miami. The ‘Noles didn’t allow Miami to cross mid-field in the first half and still converted third downs at a 41 percent clip for the game.

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