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As you look at the numbers, here's a chart for reference to see how each grade would be categorized:
1-49 - poor
50-55 - below average
56-64 - average
65-70 - above average
71-79 - good
80-89 - very good
90-99 - outstanding
PFF Volume 4 Offense: The Good, The Bad & The Interesting vs. Appalachian State
Each week, we will explore the PFF rankings for individual players as well as look at top performers across Conference USA. After a second straight heartbreaking loss, Marshall sits at 2-2 for the season heading into conference play. While there have been bright spots in each of the past two contests, the Herd has simply not been able to get things done when it mattered most…the fourth quarter. Dalton Tucker graded out at 77.8, making him the Herd’s first offensive lineman to score the top grade on offense this year. Now for a further look at how the Herd performed on offense according to PFF.
Quarterback:
Grant Wells’ grade in the loss to Appalachian State was a 71.7 (a slight drop from his grade of 72.3 against East Carolina). Statistically, Wells was 18 of 33 for 270 yards with one touchdown. Through four games, Wells has an overall grade of 76.6, which ranks him 24th among all FBS quarterbacks, ninth among G5 quarterbacks and second in Conference USA, trailing only Bailey Zappe from WKU (89.7). Forcing the deep ball has been a consistent knock on Wells and PFF continues to prove that theory correct. Against East Carolina, PFF scored Wells with a 7.3% in the “Turnover Worthy Play” category and that number jumped to 8.8% versus Appalachian State. Wells’ NFL Passer Rating for Week 4 was 91.7.
Running Back:
Despite one of the most electric kick-off returns for a touchdown that I can remember in Herd history (special shout out to both @aaronperkins and @riflearm), Rasheen Ali finished Week 4 with a grade of 62.8, his lowest grade since Navy (65.8). Sheldon Evans actually graded higher against Appalachian State with a 68.8. The running backs have continued their Jekyll and Hyde type performances, considering just one week ago, Ali put up a grade of 82.7. Through four games, Ali ranks 34th among FBS running backs with an overall grade of 71.7. That grade positions him 10th among G5 running backs and third in Conference USA.
Wide Receiver:
For the first time this season, Corey Gammage was not the Herd’s top graded wide receiver. That Week 4 honor belongs to Shadeed Ahmed, who graded out at 75.3. Ahmed was followed by Willie Johnson (63.8), Gammage (51.6) and Talik Keaton (47.4). The Herd’s wide receivers have been feast or famine for the most part this season, especially as teams have continued to key on Gammage and force his counterparts to step-up and make plays. Despite being Marshall’s highest graded receiver through four games (74.4), Gammage’s PFF grade dropped again this week from a 67.7 against ECU. Can he turn this trend around as conference play begins? Gammage’s grade of 74.4 ranks him 78th among FBS receivers, 35th among G5 receivers and 11th in Conference USA.
Tight End:
Xavier Gaines had a performance against Appalachian State that Herd fans had been waiting all season to see. His five catches for 104 yards and a touchdown graded him at 75.9 according to PFF. Can Gaines be the guy to make plays as teams bracket Corey Gammage? Through the first quarter of the season, Gaines has an overall grade of 75.3 placing him 11th among FBS tight ends, fifth among his G5 counterparts and second in Conference USA.
Offensive Line:
Marshall’s offensive line saw minimal rotation for the second straight game. As noted above, Dalton Tucker led with Herd with an overall grade of 77.8 (77.7 run block, 84.9 pass block) on 33 snaps. Logan Osburn (RG) was second with a grade of 71.0 (72.4 run block, 67.7 pass block) on 41 snaps. Alex Mollette (C) finished with a grade of 66.2 (63.5 run block, 69.5 pass block) on 62 snaps, followed by Alex Salguero (LG) with a 64.1 (60.5 run block, 79.6 pass block) on 50 snaps and Will Ulmer (LT) at 63.3 (69.1 run block, 45.3 pass block). Kendrick Sator (RT) had the lowest grade against Appalachian State according to PFF with a 49.9 (56.1 run block, 34.2 pass block) while playing 62 snaps. Through four games, Alex Mollette has the highest grade among the Herd’s offensive lineman with a 73.2 on 263 snaps. Will Ulmer is a close second with a grade of 72.6 on 264 snaps. With his grade of 73.2, Mollette ranks 31st among G5 offensive lineman and fourth in Conference USA.
A Look at CUSA’s Top Performers from Week 4:
Top Graded QB in CUSA Week 4: Chase Cunningham from MTSU at 91.9
Top Graded WR in CUSA Week 4: Grant Dubose from Charlotte at 86.1
Top Graded RB in CUSA Week 4: DeWayne McBride from UAB at 82.8
Top Graded TE in CUSA Week 4: Hayden Pittman from UAB at 81.4
Top Graded OL in CUSA Week 4: Mason Brooks from WKU at 84.9
If you would like to know the grade for a specific offensive player during week four, do not hesitate to ask.
As you look at the numbers, here's a chart for reference to see how each grade would be categorized:
1-49 - poor
50-55 - below average
56-64 - average
65-70 - above average
71-79 - good
80-89 - very good
90-99 - outstanding
PFF Volume 4 Offense: The Good, The Bad & The Interesting vs. Appalachian State
Each week, we will explore the PFF rankings for individual players as well as look at top performers across Conference USA. After a second straight heartbreaking loss, Marshall sits at 2-2 for the season heading into conference play. While there have been bright spots in each of the past two contests, the Herd has simply not been able to get things done when it mattered most…the fourth quarter. Dalton Tucker graded out at 77.8, making him the Herd’s first offensive lineman to score the top grade on offense this year. Now for a further look at how the Herd performed on offense according to PFF.
Quarterback:
Grant Wells’ grade in the loss to Appalachian State was a 71.7 (a slight drop from his grade of 72.3 against East Carolina). Statistically, Wells was 18 of 33 for 270 yards with one touchdown. Through four games, Wells has an overall grade of 76.6, which ranks him 24th among all FBS quarterbacks, ninth among G5 quarterbacks and second in Conference USA, trailing only Bailey Zappe from WKU (89.7). Forcing the deep ball has been a consistent knock on Wells and PFF continues to prove that theory correct. Against East Carolina, PFF scored Wells with a 7.3% in the “Turnover Worthy Play” category and that number jumped to 8.8% versus Appalachian State. Wells’ NFL Passer Rating for Week 4 was 91.7.
Running Back:
Despite one of the most electric kick-off returns for a touchdown that I can remember in Herd history (special shout out to both @aaronperkins and @riflearm), Rasheen Ali finished Week 4 with a grade of 62.8, his lowest grade since Navy (65.8). Sheldon Evans actually graded higher against Appalachian State with a 68.8. The running backs have continued their Jekyll and Hyde type performances, considering just one week ago, Ali put up a grade of 82.7. Through four games, Ali ranks 34th among FBS running backs with an overall grade of 71.7. That grade positions him 10th among G5 running backs and third in Conference USA.
Wide Receiver:
For the first time this season, Corey Gammage was not the Herd’s top graded wide receiver. That Week 4 honor belongs to Shadeed Ahmed, who graded out at 75.3. Ahmed was followed by Willie Johnson (63.8), Gammage (51.6) and Talik Keaton (47.4). The Herd’s wide receivers have been feast or famine for the most part this season, especially as teams have continued to key on Gammage and force his counterparts to step-up and make plays. Despite being Marshall’s highest graded receiver through four games (74.4), Gammage’s PFF grade dropped again this week from a 67.7 against ECU. Can he turn this trend around as conference play begins? Gammage’s grade of 74.4 ranks him 78th among FBS receivers, 35th among G5 receivers and 11th in Conference USA.
Tight End:
Xavier Gaines had a performance against Appalachian State that Herd fans had been waiting all season to see. His five catches for 104 yards and a touchdown graded him at 75.9 according to PFF. Can Gaines be the guy to make plays as teams bracket Corey Gammage? Through the first quarter of the season, Gaines has an overall grade of 75.3 placing him 11th among FBS tight ends, fifth among his G5 counterparts and second in Conference USA.
Offensive Line:
Marshall’s offensive line saw minimal rotation for the second straight game. As noted above, Dalton Tucker led with Herd with an overall grade of 77.8 (77.7 run block, 84.9 pass block) on 33 snaps. Logan Osburn (RG) was second with a grade of 71.0 (72.4 run block, 67.7 pass block) on 41 snaps. Alex Mollette (C) finished with a grade of 66.2 (63.5 run block, 69.5 pass block) on 62 snaps, followed by Alex Salguero (LG) with a 64.1 (60.5 run block, 79.6 pass block) on 50 snaps and Will Ulmer (LT) at 63.3 (69.1 run block, 45.3 pass block). Kendrick Sator (RT) had the lowest grade against Appalachian State according to PFF with a 49.9 (56.1 run block, 34.2 pass block) while playing 62 snaps. Through four games, Alex Mollette has the highest grade among the Herd’s offensive lineman with a 73.2 on 263 snaps. Will Ulmer is a close second with a grade of 72.6 on 264 snaps. With his grade of 73.2, Mollette ranks 31st among G5 offensive lineman and fourth in Conference USA.
A Look at CUSA’s Top Performers from Week 4:
Top Graded QB in CUSA Week 4: Chase Cunningham from MTSU at 91.9
Top Graded WR in CUSA Week 4: Grant Dubose from Charlotte at 86.1
Top Graded RB in CUSA Week 4: DeWayne McBride from UAB at 82.8
Top Graded TE in CUSA Week 4: Hayden Pittman from UAB at 81.4
Top Graded OL in CUSA Week 4: Mason Brooks from WKU at 84.9
If you would like to know the grade for a specific offensive player during week four, do not hesitate to ask.
