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Numbers Never Lie: Using Stats to Determine the SEC’s Best Returning Quarterback

By Andrew Miller

Nov 19, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) attempts to pass the ball against Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker De'Jon Harris (8) during the first half at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) attempts to pass the ball against Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker De'Jon Harris (8) during the first half at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Touchdown to Interception Ratio

  • Hurts 23:9
  • Fitzgerald 21:10
  • Allen 25:15 (5:3)

Allen may have thrown the most touchdowns, but he also threw the most picks.  See, Bama fans.  I wasn’t going to leave Hurts out.

Current Standings: Fitzgerald 2.5, Hurts 1.0, Allen 0.5

Completion Percentage

  • Hurts 62.8
  • Allen 61.6
  • Fitzgerald 54.3

This is one area where Fitzgerald really struggled compared to Hurts and Allen.  Allen made it close, but Hurts takes his second consecutive category.

Current Standings: Fitzgerald 2.5, Hurts 2.0, Allen 0.5

Total Quarterback Rating

  • Fitzgerald 77.3
  • Hurts 71.6
  • Allen 69.9

While some value the traditional passer rating, ESPN’s Total QBR factors in the full ability of a quarterback.  Fitzgerald extends his lead.

Current Standings: Fitzgerald 3.5, Hurts 2.0, Allen 0.5

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