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Peak Perspective: The “Science & Art” of Protecting the Quarterback

Quick stats for some initial perspective:

2017 - Spartan QBs were sacked 2.8 times per game (ranked 112th) and averaged 14.3 points per game (126th)

2018 - Spartan QBs were sacked an average of 3.3 sacks per game (124th) and averaged 19.7 points per game (117th)

2019: Five games in, Spartan QBs are being sacked at the rate of 1.5 sacks per game (34th), averaging 25.8 points per game (77th) and are the 15th-ranked passing offense in the nation, as of this writing.