Clemson football: The truth about Tony Elliott as an offensive coordinator

The truth about Tony Elliott as the Clemson football offensive coordinator

2. The 2021 offensive production & just how bad it’s been

Let’s take a look at the 2021 offensive production thus far:

• 21.2 points per game (14.3 points per game vs. FBS competition)
• 39.13 percent on Third Down Attempts
• 324 yards per game
• 65.6 plays per game
• 6 total turnovers (1.2 turnovers per game)

How do these numbers stack up with the rest of the nation?

• 108th in scoring offense
• 71st in Third Down Conversion
• 118th in yards per game
• 80th in red zone offense
• 122nd in time of possession

Do you remember the abysmal 2010 offense that was so bad it resulted in Billy Napier being fired and Chad Morris being hired? Here’s a look at that team’s offensive numbers, just for reference:

• 24.0 points per game
• 39.27 percent on Third Down Attempts
• 334.6 yards per game
• 68 plays per game
• 23 turnovers (1.8 turnovers per game)

In every single measurable category, the 2010 team was actually minutely better than Clemson’s current offense. 

And, for those playing along, that 2010 team didn’t have a former 5-star at quarterback with 4-stars and 5-stars all over the field and the advantage of being able to recruit with National Championships, or conference championships for that matter, to secure that level of talent.