Author’s note: This is the second in a three-part offensive scouting exercise in preparation for the 2019 season, and the second entry in Stats O’ War’s inaugural College Football Season Preview. You can find the First Down Scouting Preview here.
The first part of this post focuses on TCU’s Big 12 opponents. If you’re just here for info on the Frogs, you can skip down to the “What About TCU?” section at the bottom.
Whereas first down is a chance for an offense to establish itself, to set up its preferred play sequence, or put an opponent on his heels, second down is more boom and bust; if an offense takes care of business on first down, then second down can be a chance to shoot your shot, a free play.