Never sure if the pass opens things for the run or the other way round. Vs Toledo, Ohio ran 48 time and attempted only 22 passes. However on the 11 completions there was an average of 22 yards per with Maxwell hitting Belack for a 57 yd TD, White for a 25 yd TD and Windham hit Smith for a 33 yd TD. White also had a 37 yd reception not for a TD. Brown avgd 7 on 29 rushes, White avgd 10.8 on 5 rushes, Maxwell gained 41 while also losing 56 rushing. With all that Toledo still outgained Ohio 560 to 512 total yards. Result Ohio 31, Toledo 26.
So, if I had a headset game plans would be a balance of rushes with pass attempts 80% over 15 yards downfield. Oh and taking a sack by a QB would be a sin.
Defensive coordinators expect us to run, we are known for our physicality in the run game. When you throw the deep ball and connect, defenses can't keep 8 in the box. I agree that there should be a healthy balance. I love the 80% over 15 yards downfield, that opens up the underneath game.