Numbers Never Lie: Steve Addazio at Boston College
I don’t want to break down the Clemson game. AJ already analyzed that embarrassing performance and gave out grades. I wouldn’t have been able to give out grades since I turned the game over two minutes into the second half.
I’m not here to write a Fire Addazio piece. I’m here to just give you some numbers and facts from the Steve Addazio era at Boston College. Thanks to John and Wes for sharing some numbers with me that I can now share with all of you.
College Football Statistical Warning
Some material may not be suitable for BC Football fans.
Exposure to some of these numbers might cause frustration, disgust and apathy.
The Won-Loss Record at BC
Steve Addazio’s record through six and a half seasons at Boston College is 42-42.
His record against FCS competition is 7-0.
His record against non P5 schools is 12-1.
His record against P5 schools is 23-41.
His record against the ACC is 20-33.
His record against Top 25 opponents is 1-16.
The Points For and Points Against Record at BC
Steve Addazio’s teams average PPG scored is 25.5 and average PPG allowed is 24.0.
Against P5 competition the average PPG scored is 21.6 and the average PPG allowed is 27.22.
Against Non-P5 and FCS teams the average PPG scored is 37.9 and the average PPG allowed is 14.
Steve Addazio’s teams have outscored their ACC opponents twice in his 6.5 seasons at BC (2017 – 204 to 177, 2018 - 209 to 208).
The SP+ Advanced Stats National Rankings By Year
SP+ Offense
2013 – 49th
2014 – 68th (Ryan Day leaves after the season)
2015 – 119th
2016 – 117th
2017 – 88th
2018 – 88th
2019 - 30th
SP+ Defense
2013 – 68th
2014 – 45th
2015 – 5th (Don Brown leaves after the season)
2016 – 24th
2017 – 23rd
2018 – 32nd
2019 - 102nd
SP+ Special Teams
2013 – 9th (Nate Freese graduates)
2014 – 69th
2015 – 90th
2016 – 90th
2017 – 91st
2018 – 118th
2019 – 104th
The 247 Sports National Recruiting Rankings By Year
2014 – 51st (10 out of 15 in ACC)
2015 – 60th (14 out of 14 in ACC)
2016 – 78th (14 out of 14 in ACC)
2017 – 67th (13 out of 14 in ACC)
2018 – 71st (14 out of 14 in ACC)
2019 – 63rd (13 out of 14 in ACC)
2020 – Currently 51st (10 of 14 in ACC)
2019 Offensive Stats
As of 10/27, Boston College Offensive rankings are:
Yards Gained Per Game – 29th
3 down conversion percentage – 55th
4 down conversion percentage – 54th
First downs allowed – 35th
Rushing offense (yardage per game) – 10th
Passing offense (yardage per game) – 101st
Red Zone Offense Efficiency – 97th
2019 Defensive Stats
As of 10/27, Boston College Defensive rankings are:
Yards Allowed Per Game – 126th
3 down conversion percentage – 115th
4 down conversion percentage – 119th
First downs allowed – 114th
Rushing defense (yardage allowed) – 93rd
Passing defense (yardage allowed) – 125th
Interceptions – 15th
Sacks – 122nd
Red Zone Defense Efficiency – 122nd
Boston College has surrendered the most allowed yards in a single game in program history this year twice this year (Louisville and Clemson).
Please draw your own conclusions when evaluating these numbers.
#SOAR