Jacoby Brissett Leads the Nation

Jacoby Brissett has quietly been one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the FBS through the first two weeks of the 2015 college football season.  Through 2 games, Brissett’s 84.4% completion percentage leads the nation.  If it weren’t for 2 drops by Nyheim Hines and 1 by Jonathan Alston on Saturday vs. Eastern Kentucky, the percentage would be a gaudy 91.1%.  His passing efficiency of 183.4 ranks 12th in the FBS.

Brissett’s career completion percentage of 62.4% at NC State ranks 2nd in school history, as does his 141.71 passing efficiency rating at NC State.

In 2014, Brissett was one of the best quarterback’s nationally in taking care of the football, and he has picked right back up where he left off.  Through 2 games, Brissett hasn’t thrown an interception, and he currently has a streak of 129 pass attempts without one.  His streak last year of 187 pass attempts without a pick was the 7th longest streak in ACC history.

Brissett might have the 5th longest streak in terms of pass attempts, but his is the 2nd longest streak in terms of games without an interception (5).  His last interception came in the Wolfpack’s last loss, which was against Georgia Tech on November 8th of last year.

The Wolfpack hits the road this weekend against Old Dominion, and Brissett’s numbers don’t dip too much when he leaves Carter-Finley Stadium. His passing efficiency rating on the road is 135.74 and his completion percentage is 58%. Brissett has thrown a meager 5 interceptions in 15 games as the Wolfpack signal caller, and only one of those came on the road.