A day later than usual, but the Week 11 numbers from Winning Box Scores are in.
Last week we established the powerful link between position, possession and victory. Teams that won the rushing battle and turnovers were 292-25 on the season to that point, and went 27-0 in Week 11.
This week, teams that won the turnover battle went a combined 35-3.
For the year, only one of the national top 20 in turnover margin (South Alabama) sports a losing record on the season. Only two (Ohio, TCU) of the bottom 25 nationally in turnover margin are above .500.
Week 11 Numbers
-- Rush for more yards: 41-9 (.820)
-- Pass for more yards: 26-24 (.520)
-- Score first: 32-18 (.640)
-- Lead at halftime: 40-7 (.851)
-- Win turnovers: 35-3 (.921)
-- Win all five: 11-0 (1.000)
Year to Date
-- Rush for more yards: 523-148 (.779)
-- Pass for more yards: 414-261 (.613)
-- Score first: 474-201 (.702)
-- Lead at halftime: 528-103 (.837)
-- Win turnovers: 408-108 (.791)
-- Win all five: 138-4 (.972)