OC Tendencies Scouting Report · April 30, 2026
Carson Stewart
OC · Northwestern State · Southland · 643 plays tracked
Run%
56%
Pass%
44%
EPA/Play
-0.01
Northwestern State 2025–present (FCS)
Key Findings
Run-first offense56% run rate over 643 plays — establishes the run as the primary play-caller identity.
3rd & Very Long: throws it84% pass — 40pp more pass-oriented than the 44% career average (49 plays).
After Stuffed Run: throws it57% pass — 13pp more pass-oriented than the 44% career average (97 plays).
By Down
1st Down-0.22n=267
67% R
2nd Down+0.08n=211
57% R
3rd Down+0.16n=149
65% P
4th Down+0.87n=16
63% R
3rd Down by Distance
Short (1-3)+0.11n=36
72% R
Medium (4-6)+0.53n=33
76% P
Long (7-9)-0.16n=31
68% P
Very Long (10+)+0.14n=49
84% P
Field Zone
Own Territory+0.02n=497
54% R
Midfield-0.24n=83
64% R
Red Zone-0.35n=32
50% R
Goal Line+0.52n=31
68% R
Game Script
Up Big-0.04n=39
62% R
Up Close+0.32n=41
71% R
Tied+0.04n=72
56% R
Down Close+0.01n=144
56% R
Down Big-0.06n=347
54% R
Quick Stats
2-Min Drill+0.0741%n=80
54% R
After Big Gain-0.3140%n=52
62% R
After Sack-0.1225%n=24
50% R
Inside Opp 40-0.1034%n=146
62% R
Middle 8-0.0138%n=111
51% P
Post-Event Reactions
Big Gain (15+)-0.31n=52
62% R
Big Gain (20+)-0.17n=30
70% R
Sack-0.12n=24
50% R
Negative Play+0.01n=88
56% P
Stuffed Run+0.18n=97
57% P
1st Down Tendency-0.22n=267
67% R
Drive Openers by Zone
Own Territory-0.18n=134
68% R
Midfield-0.52n=9
67% R
Predictability Index
3rd & Longpasses 68%
Notable pattern on film
After Big Gainruns 62%
Overall Tendencyruns 56%
When Trailing Bigruns 54%
2-Minute Drillruns 54%
Advanced Intel
Tempo35.9s avg / 40.0s median
Explosive5.0% rush / 12.4% pass
1st Half Opening Drive62% run (n=52)
2nd Half Opening Drive66% run (n=44)
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