Oklahoma State University Athletics
Heisman Trophy Update - Mason Rudolph
October 22, 2017 | Cowboy Football
STILLWATER – Putting up high-end numbers for a team in the Big 12 and College Football Playoff discussion, Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph is a Heisman Trophy candidate who will be playing in back-to-back showcase games the next two weeks, as the Cowboys travel to West Virginia for a full national broadcast on ABC this weekend before hosting Oklahoma in Stillwater for a high-stakes Bedlam clash on Nov. 4.
The senior out of Rock Hill, S.C., was selected to the Midseason AP All-America team and ranks No. 1 in FBS in passing yards (2,650) and passing yards per game (378.6).
In total, Rudolph ranks among the top five individuals nationally in eight different NCAA statistics. He also leads the nation in completions of at least 20, 30, 40 and 60 yards.
Additionally, he is ranked No. 2 nationally in ESPN's total QBR metric at 86.9 and is among the NCAA's active career leaders in every important passing statistic.
If the Oklahoma State football record book is any indication, then Rudolph has a legitimate argument as the best quarterback in school history.
A little more than halfway through his senior year, Rudolph owns no fewer than 30 school records, and is in position to set even more in the next couple games. His next win will give him sole possession of the school record for the most career wins as a starting quarterback with 29.
He entered 2017 with at least 14 of the top marks in Cowboy history, and he is closing in on school records for career pass completions, career touchdowns responsible for, career passing touchdowns and others.
Here's where Rudolph stands this week among the national leaders and in the OSU record book:
Mason Rudolph's 2017 FBS Rankings (Top 8)
Mason Rudolph's FBS Ranking Among Active Career Leaders (Top 6)
Mason Rudolph's OSU Records
OSU Records Mason Rudolph Is Closing In On
The senior out of Rock Hill, S.C., was selected to the Midseason AP All-America team and ranks No. 1 in FBS in passing yards (2,650) and passing yards per game (378.6).
In total, Rudolph ranks among the top five individuals nationally in eight different NCAA statistics. He also leads the nation in completions of at least 20, 30, 40 and 60 yards.
Additionally, he is ranked No. 2 nationally in ESPN's total QBR metric at 86.9 and is among the NCAA's active career leaders in every important passing statistic.
If the Oklahoma State football record book is any indication, then Rudolph has a legitimate argument as the best quarterback in school history.
A little more than halfway through his senior year, Rudolph owns no fewer than 30 school records, and is in position to set even more in the next couple games. His next win will give him sole possession of the school record for the most career wins as a starting quarterback with 29.
He entered 2017 with at least 14 of the top marks in Cowboy history, and he is closing in on school records for career pass completions, career touchdowns responsible for, career passing touchdowns and others.
Here's where Rudolph stands this week among the national leaders and in the OSU record book:
Mason Rudolph's 2017 FBS Rankings (Top 8)
| 1. Passing Yards | 2,650 |
| 1. Passing Yards Per Game | 378.6 |
| 2. ESPN Total QBR | 86.9 |
| 2. Passing Yards per Completion | 16.46 |
| 2. Total Offense | 386.7 |
| 3. Passing Efficiency | 181.1 |
| 3. Yards per Pass Attempt | 10.95 |
| 4. Points Responsible For | 150 |
| 4. Points Responsible For Per Game | 21.4 |
| 8. Passing TDs | 19 |
Mason Rudolph's FBS Ranking Among Active Career Leaders (Top 6)
| 1. INT Avoidance (min. 800 att) | 0.0175 |
| 1. Passing Yards Per Attempt | 14.99 |
| 1. Total Offense Yds Per Play | 8.16 |
| 2. Passing Yards per Attempt | 9.47 |
| 2. Passing Yards Per Game | 315.7 |
| 3. Passing Yards | 11,364 |
| 3. Total Offense | 11,414 |
| 5. Passing Attempts | 1,200 |
| 5. Passing Completions | 758 |
| 5. Passing Efficiency | 159.56 |
| 5. Total Offense Per Game | 317.1 |
| 6. Touchdown Passes | 74 |
Mason Rudolph's OSU Records
| Career Wins as Starting Quarterback | 28 |
| Career Total Offense: | 11,414 |
| Career Pass Attempts: | 1,200 |
| Career Completions of 80-plus yards: | 6 |
| Career Passing Yards in Bowl Games: | 792 (Three games) |
| Single-Season Interception Avoidance: | 448 attempts with 4 interceptions (2016) |
| Single-Season Touchdown to Interception Ratio: | 28 touchdowns to 4 interceptions (2016) |
| Single-Season Completions of 80-plus Yards: | 4 (2016) |
| Single-Game Passing Yards: | 540, vs. Pittsburgh (9/17/16) |
| Passing Yards in a Half: | 423, first half at Pittsburgh (9/16/17) |
| Single-Game Pass Efficiency (min. 20 attempts): | 258.6, vs. TCU (11/7/15) |
| Single-Game Total Offense: | 522, vs. Pittsburgh (9/17/16) |
| Single-Game Total Offense Per Play: | 15.0, vs. Pittsburgh (9/16/17) |
| Career 300-Yard Passing Games: | 18 |
| Consecutive 300-Yard Passing Games: | 7 (12/29/16 – 10/21/17) |
| Career 300-Yard Passing Halves: | 3 |
| Career 400-Yard Passing Games | 7 (tied with Brandon Weeden) |
| Single-Season 300-Yard Passing Halves: | 2 (2016) |
| Consecutive Attempts Without an Interception: | 216 (11/5/16 – 9/16/17) |
| Career Average Yards Per Attempt: | 9.5 |
| Career Average Passing Yards Per Game: | 315.7 |
| Career Total Offense Per Game: | 317.1 |
| Career Total Offense Per Play: | 8.16 |
| Career Pass Efficiency: | 159.6 |
| Career Interception Avoidance: | 1,200 attempts with 21 interceptions |
| Single-Season Pass Efficiency: | 181.1 (2017) |
| Single-Season Yards Per Pass Attempt: | 11.0 (2017) |
| Single-Season Yards/Completion (min. 200 att.) | 16.5 (2017) |
| Single-Season Passing Yards Per Game: | 378.6 (2017) |
| Single-Season Total Offense Yards Per Game: | 386.7 (2017) |
OSU Records Mason Rudolph Is Closing In On
| Career Touchdowns Responsible For: | 87 (record is 88) |
| Career Pass Completions: | 758 (record is 767) |
| Career Passing Touchdowns: | 74 (record is 75) |
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