Usage Score
42.6
Player Dossier
2007-2009Fresno State
Ryan Mathews
RB • 5'11" • Bakersfield, CA, USA
Workhorse runnerBig-play efficiency
Ryan Mathews leans workhorse runner traits and 67.9 efficiency.
Efficiency
67.9
Consistency
80.7
Season Value
72.8
Career Arc
Value trend by season
Best season by value score: 2009 Postseason · Fresno State
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Snapshot
- Career Teams
- 1
- Seasons Tracked
- 5
- Program Path
- Fresno State
- Peak Game
- Peak game by takeover score: San José State
Scouting Read
Best season and peak-game context are pinned here so the rest of the page can stay analytical without losing the headline story.
Ryan Mathews, RB. Best season Best season by value score: 2009 Postseason · Fresno State. Ryan Mathews leans workhorse runner traits and 67.9 efficiency.
Player insights
Lead takeaway
Best season by value score: 2009 Postseason
Fresno State paired 1,930 primary output with 67.9 efficiency.
Supporting note
2009 Postseason role shape
backfield-heavy usage with 67.9 efficiency.
Supporting note
Career value stayed steady
2009 Regular Season tracked close to the prior stop by season value score.
Supporting note
Peak game by takeover score: San José State
Win driven by a workhorse rushing load. It landed in the 91.7th percentile of the selected season.
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2009 Postseason · Fresno State
Games
12
Scrimmage Yards / G
160.8
Efficiency
67.9
Usage
42.6
Consistency
80.7
Best Game by takeover score
Wyoming
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Game-by-Game Trend
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Chronological game order.
Game by game trend chart. Wyoming: 144. Unknown: 106. Wisconsin: 116. Boise State: 234. Cincinnati: 177. Hawai'i: 149. San José State: 233. New Mexico State: 184. Utah State: 211. Idaho: 161. Nevada: 42. Illinois: 173
Volume vs Efficiency
Low volume / high quality
High volume / high quality
Low volume / lower quality
High volume / lower quality
Volume on the x-axis, quality on the y-axis.
Volume versus efficiency scatter chart. Wyoming: 31 by 48.4. Unknown: 11 by 90.2. Wisconsin: 21 by 58.2. Boise State: 19 by 100. Cincinnati: 40 by 42.3. Hawai'i: 24 by 64.7. San José State: 20 by 98.5. New Mexico State: 26 by 68.7. Utah State: 25 by 85.2. Idaho: 29 by 57.5. Nevada: 9 by 44.4. Illinois: 32 by 56.3
Split Comparison
Wins185.2 · n=6 · +42.6 vs Losses
Losses142.6 · n=5 · -42.6 vs Wins
First Half154.3 · n=6 · -13 vs Second Half
Second Half167.3 · n=6 · +13 vs First Half
Game Log
Dense stat lines with inline explanations and season-linked highlights.
12 games
Featured metric
Scrimmage Yards
Top game by takeover score
San José State
Best efficiency game
100 vs Boise State
| Result | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12/19 | @ Wyoming100 rush yards · 2+ TD | L 28-35 | 31 | 144 | 4.60 | 2 | — | — | 4.6 |
| Sat 12/5 | @ Illinois100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | W 53-52 | 32 | 173 | 5.40 | 3 | — | — | 5.4 |
| Sat 11/14 | @ Nevada | L 14-52 | 8 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4.7 |
| Sun 11/8 | @ Idaho100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | W 31-21 | 26 | 143 | 5.50 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 5.6 |
| Sat 10/31 | vs Utah State100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | W 31-27 | 23 | 185 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 8.4 |
| Sun 10/25 | @ New Mexico State100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | W 34-3 | 25 | 157 | 6.30 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 7.1 |
| Sun 10/18 | vs San José State100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | W 41-21 | 20 | 233 | 11.60 | 1 | — | — | 11.7 |
| Sun 10/11 | @ Hawai'i100 rush yards | W 42-17 | 24 | 149 | 6.20 | 1 | — | — | 6.2 |
| Sat 9/26 | @ Cincinnati100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | L 20-28 | 38 | 145 | 3.80 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 4.4 |
| Sat 9/19 | vs Boise State100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | L 34-51 | 19 | 234 | 12.30 | 3 | — | — | 12.3 |
| Sat 9/12 | @ Wisconsin100 rush yards | L 31-34 | 19 | 107 | 5.60 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5.5 |
| Sun 9/6 | vs Unknown100 rush yards | — | 11 | 106 | 9.60 | 1 | — | — | 9.6 |
Career Arc
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Fresno State
2007-2009
Opening stop
Season Progression
20072008200820092009
| Season | Team | Primary | Efficiency | Usage | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Regular Season | Fresno State | 866 | 57.9 | 22.9 | — |
| 2008 Postseason | Fresno State | 752 | 52.7 | 28.1 | -114 |
| 2008 Regular Season | Fresno State | 752 | 52.7 | 28.1 | 0 |
| 2009 Postseason | Fresno State | 1,930 | 67.9 | 42.6 | 1,178 |
| 2009 Regular Season | Fresno State | 1,930 | 67.9 | 42.6 | 0 |
Signature Performances
Top Games
#1 Featured game
San José State
Win driven by a workhorse rushing load.
233
Primary metric
233 scrimmage yards and 38.5 usage.
#2
Boise State
234
Primary metric
Loss with 234 yards from scrimmage and efficient touch value.
234 scrimmage yards and 36.5 usage.
#3
Nevada
171
Primary metric
Win with 171 yards from scrimmage and efficient touch value.
171 scrimmage yards and 31.1 usage.
#4
Utah State
211
Primary metric
Win driven by a workhorse rushing load.
211 scrimmage yards and 54.3 usage.
#5
UCLA
191
Primary metric
Win driven by a workhorse rushing load.
191 scrimmage yards and 36.7 usage.
Top Seasons
#1 Season by value score
2009 Postseason · Fresno State
1,930 primary output · 67.9 efficiency · 42.6 usage
72.8
#2
2009 Regular Season · Fresno State
72.8
1,930 primary · 67.9 efficiency · 42.6 usage
#3
2007 Regular Season · Fresno State
48.1
866 primary · 57.9 efficiency · 22.9 usage
Milestones
18
100+ rush yards
10
150+ scrimmage yards
12
2+ TD games
Bio, Recruit, and Data Context
Recruit Profile
3★
Class 2007 · Rating 0.8233
West · Bakersfield, CA
- Committed To
- Fresno State
- Commit Date
- Jan 1, 2007
Career Facts
1
Career teams
5
Seasons tracked
3,548
Career Scrimmage Yards
Data Context
Coverage spans 5 tracked seasons, 31 games, and base opponent context only. Derived metrics fall back to raw production when share or rating context is missing.