Explosive plays are the key to every great offense. Mississippi State’s great offense in 2014, which was the 4th best in SEC history in terms of total YPG, was 1st in the SEC in plays of 10+ yards and 20+ yards. Mullen’s crew was in the top 5 in the league in plays over 30, 40, 50 and 60 yards as well. The result was the top total offense and 3rd best scoring offense in the league.
Explosive plays are so important because of how difficult it is to methodically drive up and down the field on a SEC defense.