Jake Funk is a Featured Back for Maryland. Jake's 2020 season ranks in the 80th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 69 plays — a above-average rate for the RB.
The centerpiece of the run game — high carry volume, used in early downs and goal-line, true workhorse role.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne | Clemson | 2019 | 213 | 0.470 | 4.7 | 100.1 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Car | Rush Yds | Avg | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | @Northwestern | L3-43 | 9.0 | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | -0.17 |
| 9 | vsMinnesota | W45-44 | 4.7 | 21 | 216 | 10.3 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 0.59 |
| 10 | @Penn State | W35-19 | 13.9 | 16 | 80 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0.06 |
| 13 | @Indiana | L11-27 | 11.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | vsRutgers | L24-27 | -10.5 | 17 | 180 | 10.6 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 0.60 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Car 17 · Rush Yds 180 · Avg 10.6 · Rush TD 1
