#6
of 218 running backs · Top 2%
+2.73
points added per game vs an average RB
What the numbers say about Dylan
- •Ranks #6 of 218 running backs in points added per game (+2.73).
- •Top 6% of running backs in yards per carry (7.1).
What people are saying about Dylan
Updated Oct 23- •Riley was named to the AP Midseason All-America Second Team, a recognition highlighted by several outlets covering Boise State. Boise State University Athletics ↗
- •Riley led No. 23 Boise State past Fresno State 38-31, with coverage describing it as a big night for the running back. Field Level Media ↗
- •Riley is listed among the leading rushers in the nation through six games, with writers comparing his production to other top backs. Boise State University The Arbiter Online ↗
Summaries of recent news coverage in our own words. Tap a source to read the original.
Against every FBS RB
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- EPA per carry0.33Top 12%
- Rush success rate46.3%Top 33%
- Yards per carry7.1Top 6%
- Explosive run rate11.2%Top 27%
- Stuffed rate9.0%Top 11%
- Carry share48.0%Top 15%
- EPA per target0.55Top 16%
What he does best
- Yards per carry (Top 6%)
- Avoiding stuffs (Top 11%)
- EPA per carry (Top 12%)
What to work on
- Rush success rate (Top 33%, his lowest mark)
- Explosive run rate (Top 27%, his lowest mark)
- 1st down (+0.29 per play, vs +0.58 3rd/4th down)
No true weak spots at his position, so these are his lowest marks.
Coaching notes
- By down. Best: 3rd/4th down (+0.58 per play). Toughest: 1st down (+0.29).
- Direction. Best: left (+0.50 per play). Toughest: right (+0.26).
- Against top defenses. Best: vs everyone else (+0.36 per play). Toughest: vs top-40 defenses (+0.11).
Players like Riley
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 76%match
+3.06 points added per game
Compare to Riley - 76%match
+1.25 points added per game
Compare to Riley - 74%match
+2.85 points added per game
Compare to Riley
Situational splits
Points added per play (adjusted for opponents) and success rate in each situation.
By down
- 1st down+0.29 EPA · 42% succ · 79 plays
- 2nd down+0.34 EPA · 49% succ · 47 plays
- 3rd/4th down+0.58 EPA · 75% succ · 8 plays
Standard vs passing downs
- Standard downs+0.30 EPA · 46% succ · 113 plays
- Passing downs+0.47 EPA · 48% succ · 21 plays
Red zone
- Red zone+0.49 EPA · 46% succ · 13 plays
Against top defenses
- vs everyone else+0.36 EPA · 49% succ · 117 plays
- vs top-40 defenses+0.11 EPA · 29% succ · 17 plays
Direction
- Middle+0.29 EPA · 44% succ · 89 plays
- Left+0.50 EPA · 60% succ · 25 plays
- Right+0.26 EPA · 40% succ · 20 plays
Season stats
| Car | Rush Yds | YPC | Rush TD | Expl% | Stuff% | Car Shr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 946 | 7.1 | 8 | 11.2% | 9.0% | 48.0% |
| Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 12 | 125 | 1 |
Game log
| Wk | Opponent | Rushing | Receiving | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Oregon | 17 car, 50 yds, 0 TD | 1/3, 5 yds, 0 TD | +0.11 |
| 2 | vs Memphis | 19 car, 206 yds, 0 TD | 2/2, 11 yds, 0 TD | +0.60 |
| 3 | vsSouth Dakota | 25 car, 202 yds, 2 TD | 2/2, 18 yds, 0 TD | +0.31 |
| 4 | at Western Michigan | 23 car, 117 yds, 1 TD | 1/1, 15 yds, 0 TD | +0.19 |
| 5 | vs Utah State | 18 car, 93 yds, 2 TD | 1/1, 7 yds, 0 TD | +0.22 |
| 6 | at Fresno State | 19 car, 150 yds, 1 TD | 4/4, 64 yds, 1 TD | +0.41 |
| 8 | at Washington State | 13 car, 128 yds, 2 TD | 1/1, 5 yds, 0 TD | +0.51 |