We’re now at the halfway mark of the college football regular season. As Clemson enters their bye week, we take a moment to take stock of the Clemson’s path to the playoff and the broader landscape by looking at a few simplified statistics. Below are the S&P+ advanced stat rankings (overall, offense, defense) and well as yards per play and yards per play allowed for the teams that I consider to be playoff contenders plus NC State.
Statistical Overview - Playoff Contenders
| Team | S&P+ Rank | S&P+ Offense Rank | Offensive Yards per Play | S&P+ Defense Rank | Defensive Yards Per Play Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | S&P+ Rank | S&P+ Offense Rank | Offensive Yards per Play | S&P+ Defense Rank | Defensive Yards Per Play Allowed |
| Alabama | 1 | 1 | 8. |