A ”successful” play, as defined by Football Outsiders, is when a play gains enough yardage to keep the offense on track, i.e., 50% of needed yardage on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, or 100% on 3rd/4th. A ”big play” (aka “explosive play”) is any play that gains ≥15 yards (run OR pass).
Total Running and Passing
Success by Runner
Well would you look at that: Mr. Josh Jacobs is your leading rusher (by both attempts and success) from the game vs. Mississippi state last weekend. Jacobs almost took pole position against Tennessee a few weeks ago—and he was technically the most successful back in that game—but Brian Robinson Jr.