A few weeks back, I had a look at how NC State’s early explosive play rate compared to the 2022 numbers, and the comparison wasn’t favorable. Not a lot has changed in the time since, and moving forward I’m going to keep a separate tally for the games in which MJ Morris plays.
Anyway, here’s State through five games in 2023 compared to 2022:
Chunk Plays
| Year | Total Plays | 10-19 yd gains (pct) | 20-29 yd gains (pct) | 30+ yd gains (pct) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 913 | 172 (18. |