Saturday, November 10, 2018

Quarterback Stat Leaders Heading Into Saturday

When looking at stats it's not surprising that a spread offense leads the nation in passing, but other times you find guys from strange places at the top.

Passing Leaders:
Image result for gardner minshewGardner Minshew (Washington State)
Minshew leads the nation in passing yards (3,517), attempts (465), completions (329) and has only been sacked seven times this season through ten games. The Cougars are off to an 8-1 start thanks to the former East Carolina quarterback.
In second (Yards and Attempts): Cole McDonald (Hawai'i) has 3,163 yards passing, 388 attempts
In second (Completions): Brett Rypien (Boise State) has 246 completions, though Dwayne Haskins (Ohio State) should easily pass him on Saturday, needing only five to do so.

Image result for ian bookIan Book (Notre Dame)
Book leads all quarterbacks with at least 200 attempts in completion percentage (74.5%) although he'll be out this Saturday against Florida State.
In second: Jack Abraham (Southern Miss) with 72.3% in 256 attempts.

Image result for cole mcdonald hawaiiCole McDonald (Hawai'i)
Image result for dwayne haskinsDwayne Haskins (Ohio State)
Both McDonald and Haksins have a 32/6 touchdown to interception ratio.
In second: Kyler Murray (Oklahoma) 31 TD

Image result for mason fine north texasMason Fine (North Texas)
Mason Fine has thrown just one interception in 344 attempts. It was a big surprise when Tua Tagovailoa threw a pick against LSU, but because of Alabama's dominance, the potential Heisman candidate has attempted 150 fewer passes than Fine.
In second: With at least 200 attempts already, it's a strange list. Peyton Bender (Kansas), Tyler Wiegers (Eastern Michigan), Sam Ehlinger (Texas), Dan Ellington (Georgia State) have all just thrown two interceptions.

Image result for kyler murray oklahomaKyler Murray (Oklahoma)
Murray has a quarterback rating of 216.6 which the top for anyone attempting over 200 passes. Tua once again is on the cusp of being on top with his 215.2 rating, but has only had the 194 attempts.
In second: Will Grier (West Virginia) 184.0 QB Rating.
Image result for a.j. erdely uabA.J. Erdely (UAB)
Image result for sean clifford penn stateSean Clifford (Penn State)
Two unlikely figures to lead any category, but bad opponents will allow big things to happen. Erdely did so in a 42-0 win over Rice and Clifford replaced Trace McSorley in a rout of Kent State.

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