I know this may not matter much. I was doing a bunch of research with the new ChatGPT “deep research” function, and after it prevented a bunch of data for me, I asked it to come up with two brand new analytical measurements that’s not used in football. I wanted it to create two new ones that never existed to see what it came up with. so, let me know what you think but also don’t get triggered if you think it’s a joke or stupid. Just having fun here.
I had ChatGPT run a deep research analysis on Ole Miss’s offense using stats from the past two seasons and comparing them to the top teams in 2024. This wasn’t just a basic search—it analyzed detailed play-by-play data and trends to create two new offensive metrics that tell us how well Ole Miss actually performed, beyond just looking at yards and points.
What These Metrics Measure (Run & Pass Game Included)
Both of these metrics account for the entire offense—not just the passing game, but also the running game, offensive balance, and overall execution. So whether Ole Miss was gashing defenses on the ground or stretching the field through the air, these stats reflect it.
1. Defensive Adaptability Score (DAS) – Can the Offense Adjust?
• What it measures: How well Ole Miss adjusted to different defensive schemes. Did the offense still succeed when defenses stacked the box to stop the run? Did it find ways to move the ball against zone-heavy defenses that took away deep shots?
• Why it matters: Some offenses are unstoppable until defenses figure them out. A high DAS means Ole Miss could handle any defensive look. A low DAS means certain defenses gave us problems.
• How it accounts for the run & pass:
• If the run game was shut down, DAS measures whether Ole Miss found other ways to move the ball (play-action, quick passes, different formations).
• If the pass game was struggling, did we successfully lean on the run and still sustain drives?
• Ole Miss DAS Score: 7/10 – Good, but not elite. The offense dominated against man coverage and standard defenses, but struggled when facing heavy blitzes and well-coached zones (see: losses to Florida, Kentucky, and LSU).
2. Clutch Precision Score (CPS) – How Well Did We Perform in the Biggest Moments?
• What it measures: Execution when it mattered most—third downs, red zone efficiency, and late-game performance in close games. Did we finish drives? Did we convert in must-have-it situations?
• Why it matters: Box score stats don’t tell you when an offense was good or bad. CPS separates an offense that puts up stats in blowouts from an offense that delivers when the game is on the line.
• How it accounts for the run & pass:
• If Ole Miss had a strong running game inside the red zone, CPS rewarded that. If the run game stalled, it showed up in the red zone TD% (which was below elite teams).
• On third and short, CPS factored in whether the offense trusted the run game or relied on quick passes—and whether those plays actually worked.
• 4th-down conversions (which Kiffin loves) counted toward CPS, including whether the run or pass was the deciding factor.
• Ole Miss CPS Score: 7.5/10 – Above average, but not automatic. Ole Miss moved the ball well but struggled to finish in the red zone (59% TD rate – worst among top 10 teams). Also, the Rebels had no game-winning drives in their three losses, which kept them from being in the elite tier.
Why These Metrics Matter for Ole Miss Fans
• DAS tells us why certain defenses gave us problems – If a team took away our primary strength, could we adjust?
• CPS explains why we left wins on the table – Not finishing in the red zone and struggling in late-game moments hurt us against elite teams.
Final Takeaway
Ole Miss had one of the most explosive offenses in the country in 2024, ranking top 3 in scoring and thriving on big plays. But if we want to take the next step to be a championship-level offense, these two metrics show exactly what needs to improve:
1. Becoming more adaptable when defenses take away the deep ball or the run game.
2. Finishing drives and executing better in must-score moments.
Would love to hear thoughts—do these metrics match up with what y’all saw last season?
I had ChatGPT run a deep research analysis on Ole Miss’s offense using stats from the past two seasons and comparing them to the top teams in 2024. This wasn’t just a basic search—it analyzed detailed play-by-play data and trends to create two new offensive metrics that tell us how well Ole Miss actually performed, beyond just looking at yards and points.
What These Metrics Measure (Run & Pass Game Included)
Both of these metrics account for the entire offense—not just the passing game, but also the running game, offensive balance, and overall execution. So whether Ole Miss was gashing defenses on the ground or stretching the field through the air, these stats reflect it.
1. Defensive Adaptability Score (DAS) – Can the Offense Adjust?
• What it measures: How well Ole Miss adjusted to different defensive schemes. Did the offense still succeed when defenses stacked the box to stop the run? Did it find ways to move the ball against zone-heavy defenses that took away deep shots?
• Why it matters: Some offenses are unstoppable until defenses figure them out. A high DAS means Ole Miss could handle any defensive look. A low DAS means certain defenses gave us problems.
• How it accounts for the run & pass:
• If the run game was shut down, DAS measures whether Ole Miss found other ways to move the ball (play-action, quick passes, different formations).
• If the pass game was struggling, did we successfully lean on the run and still sustain drives?
• Ole Miss DAS Score: 7/10 – Good, but not elite. The offense dominated against man coverage and standard defenses, but struggled when facing heavy blitzes and well-coached zones (see: losses to Florida, Kentucky, and LSU).
2. Clutch Precision Score (CPS) – How Well Did We Perform in the Biggest Moments?
• What it measures: Execution when it mattered most—third downs, red zone efficiency, and late-game performance in close games. Did we finish drives? Did we convert in must-have-it situations?
• Why it matters: Box score stats don’t tell you when an offense was good or bad. CPS separates an offense that puts up stats in blowouts from an offense that delivers when the game is on the line.
• How it accounts for the run & pass:
• If Ole Miss had a strong running game inside the red zone, CPS rewarded that. If the run game stalled, it showed up in the red zone TD% (which was below elite teams).
• On third and short, CPS factored in whether the offense trusted the run game or relied on quick passes—and whether those plays actually worked.
• 4th-down conversions (which Kiffin loves) counted toward CPS, including whether the run or pass was the deciding factor.
• Ole Miss CPS Score: 7.5/10 – Above average, but not automatic. Ole Miss moved the ball well but struggled to finish in the red zone (59% TD rate – worst among top 10 teams). Also, the Rebels had no game-winning drives in their three losses, which kept them from being in the elite tier.
Why These Metrics Matter for Ole Miss Fans
• DAS tells us why certain defenses gave us problems – If a team took away our primary strength, could we adjust?
• CPS explains why we left wins on the table – Not finishing in the red zone and struggling in late-game moments hurt us against elite teams.
Final Takeaway
Ole Miss had one of the most explosive offenses in the country in 2024, ranking top 3 in scoring and thriving on big plays. But if we want to take the next step to be a championship-level offense, these two metrics show exactly what needs to improve:
1. Becoming more adaptable when defenses take away the deep ball or the run game.
2. Finishing drives and executing better in must-score moments.
Would love to hear thoughts—do these metrics match up with what y’all saw last season?
