Just some fun statistical comparisons through Adrian's first nine games (didn't play against Troy). Keep in mind that Mariota played his senior year of high school football in 2010, then redshirted at Oregon in 2011 before starting his first game in 2012. Martinez, as we know, played as a junior in high school in 2016, then sat out 2017 recovering from an injury, and enrolled in January 2018 at Nebraska.
Mariota in 2012 played 13 games.
Martinez has played in 9 for Nebraska so far.
Mariota 230 of 336 for 68.5 percent.
Martinez 182 of 272 for 66.9 percent.
Mariota threw for 2,677 yards (206 ypg).
Martinez has thrown for 2,212 yards (246 ypg).
Mariota had a 32 to 6 TD to interception ratio.
Martinez has a 15 to 7 TD to interception ratio.
Mariota had a passer rating of 163.2.
Martinez has a passer rating of 148.3.
Mariota ran 106 times for 752 yards (7.1 ypc) and 5 TDs.
Martinez has run 115 times for 535 yards (4.7 ypc) and 7 TDs.
Mariota in 2012 played 13 games.
Martinez has played in 9 for Nebraska so far.
Mariota 230 of 336 for 68.5 percent.
Martinez 182 of 272 for 66.9 percent.
Mariota threw for 2,677 yards (206 ypg).
Martinez has thrown for 2,212 yards (246 ypg).
Mariota had a 32 to 6 TD to interception ratio.
Martinez has a 15 to 7 TD to interception ratio.
Mariota had a passer rating of 163.2.
Martinez has a passer rating of 148.3.
Mariota ran 106 times for 752 yards (7.1 ypc) and 5 TDs.
Martinez has run 115 times for 535 yards (4.7 ypc) and 7 TDs.
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