If the old PBS show 3-2-1 Contact taught me anything, it's that numbers can tell a story.

So, since the Broncos will be in a bowl and have played seven games, we are halfway through the 2009 campaign already. Here's a look at where Boise State compares so far through seven games compared to last season's final numbers:

Total offense (2009) — 435.6 ypg, 17th in NCAA

Total offense (2008) — 440.9 ypg, 18th in NCAA

Total defense (2009) — 281.6 ypg, 12th in NCAA

Total defense (2008) — 308.2 ypg, 20th in NCAA

Scoring offense (2009) — 40.4 ppg, 3rd in NCAA

Scoring offense (2008) — 37.6 ppg, T-12th in NCAA

Scoring defense (2009) — 14.6 ppg, 13th in NCAA

Scoring defense (2008) — 12.6 ppg, 3rd in NCAA

Turnover margin (2009) — 1.29, 7th in NCAA

Turnover margin (2008) — .54, 25th in NCAA

Rushing offense (2009) — 192 ypg, 22nd in NCAA

Rushing offense (2008) — 152.3 ypg, 54th in NCAA

Pass efficiency defense (2009) — 99.54, 13th in NCAA

Pass efficiency defense (2008) — 94.43, 2nd in NCAA

Pass efficiency offense (2009) — 168.22, 1st in NCAA

Pass efficiency offense (2008) — 157.52, 11th in NCAA