Case Study

How Mukwonago Used Modern Football to Dominate Second-Half Play

How Mukwonago Used Modern Football to Dominate Second-Half Play

Background:

Mukwonago High School is a perennial contender in Wisconsin high school football, known for its powerful run game and efficient offense. Despite their success, coaches noticed that slow second-half starts were limiting their ability to close out games effectively. They sought a way to optimize play-calling adjustments at halftime to maintain offensive efficiency and capitalize on defensive tendencies.

Study:

Mukwonago High School leveraged Modern Football Technology to analyze first-half trends and deliver real-time data to their head coach during halftime. The results were immediate:

  • Mukwonago scored more points in the second half, totaling 217 points compared to 196 in the first half.

  • Offensive efficiency increased in the second half, with 56 percent of plays being efficient compared to 44 percent in the first half.

  • Explosive plays increased from 54 in the first half to 65 in the second half.

  • The third quarter was the most productive, leading all quarters in total yardage and highest yards per play, averaging 7.6 yards per play.

By adjusting their play-calling based on real-time insights, Mukwonago outperformed opponents in the second half, even when facing defensive halftime adjustments.

Introduction:

The Mukwonago coaching staff sought to improve second-half offensive performance by making more informed play-calling adjustments at halftime. Using Modern Football Technology, they analyzed first-half trends and provided data-driven insights to refine play selection in the second half. The goal was to improve efficiency, increase explosive plays, and maximize scoring opportunities, even as opponents made their own halftime adjustments.

2024-2025 Scoring:

  • 1st Half – 196 Points

  • 2nd Half – 217 Points

With the aid of Modern Football Technology, Mukwonago High School Football was able to score more points in the second half throughout the season. This improvement occurred despite opposing coaching staffs making halftime adjustments and Mukwonago jumping out to big first-half leads in certain games.

2024-2025 Efficiency:

  • 472 Run Plays for 6.4 Yards Per Play, 61% Efficiency

  • 163 Pass Plays for 9.1 Yards Per Play, 55% Efficiency

  • 58% Efficient Overall (383 plays for 4,497 yards, 11.7 AVG), 42% Inefficient Overall (278 plays for -96 yards, -0.4 AVG)

  • 1st Half – 151 Efficient Plays (44%), 140 Inefficient Plays

  • 2nd Half – 192 Efficient Plays (56%), 108 Inefficient Plays

  • Most Yardage by Quarter: 3rd Quarter (1,228 yards)

    • 1st Quarter – 822 yards

    • 2nd Quarter – 1,067 yards

    • 4th Quarter – 810 yards

  • 3rd Quarter also had the highest number of efficient plays by quarter (107 plays, 31% of total efficient plays)


With the aid of Modern Football Technology, Mukwonago High School Football was more efficient with second-half play calling throughout the season. The data supports the effectiveness of sharing first-half tendencies at halftime and making adjustments that led to more efficient play calls.

2024-2025 Explosives

  • 119 Explosive Plays during the season (10+ yards on run plays, 15+ yards on pass plays)

  • 1st Half – 54 Explosive Plays (45% of explosive plays)

  • 2nd Half – 65 Explosive Plays (55% of explosive plays)

  • 3rd Quarter Explosive Plays accounted for the highest amount of yardage (41 plays for 831 yards, 20.3 AVG)

With the aid of Modern Football Technology, Mukwonago High School Football was more explosive in the second half of games throughout the season. The data shows that the number of explosive plays increased in the second half due to the use of first-half tendencies, allowing the offense to take successful calculated shots downfield.

2024-2025 Yards Per Play

  • 1st Half – 275 plays for 1,939 yards (7.1 AVG)

  • 2nd Half – 297 plays for 2,085 yards (7.0 AVG)

  • Out of Halftime (3rd Quarter) – 164 plays for 1,241 yards (7.6 AVG), the highest yardage and average per quarter throughout the season

With the aid of Modern Football Technology, Mukwonago High School Football ran more offensive plays and gained more yardage in the second half. This success came despite opposing teams making halftime adjustments. The third quarter had the highest yards per play average, which can be attributed to halftime discussions on first-half data and opposing defensive tendencies.

© 2025 Modern Football. All rights reserved.

Introduction:

The Mukwonago coaching staff sought to improve second-half offensive performance by making more informed play-calling adjustments at halftime. Using Modern Football Technology, they analyzed first-half trends and provided data-driven insights to refine play selection in the second half. The goal was to improve efficiency, increase explosive plays, and maximize scoring opportunities, even as opponents made their own halftime adjustments.

2024-2025 Scoring:

  • 1st Half – 196 Points

  • 2nd Half – 217 Points

With the aid of Modern Football Technology, Mukwonago High School Football was able to score more points in the second half throughout the season. This improvement occurred despite opposing coaching staffs making halftime adjustments and Mukwonago jumping out to big first-half leads in certain games.

2024-2025 Efficiency:

  • 472 Run Plays for 6.4 Yards Per Play, 61% Efficiency

  • 163 Pass Plays for 9.1 Yards Per Play, 55% Efficiency

  • 58% Efficient Overall (383 plays for 4,497 yards, 11.7 AVG), 42% Inefficient Overall (278 plays for -96 yards, -0.4 AVG)

  • 1st Half – 151 Efficient Plays (44%), 140 Inefficient Plays

  • 2nd Half – 192 Efficient Plays (56%), 108 Inefficient Plays

  • Most Yardage by Quarter: 3rd Quarter (1,228 yards)

    • 1st Quarter – 822 yards

    • 2nd Quarter – 1,067 yards

    • 4th Quarter – 810 yards

  • 3rd Quarter also had the highest number of efficient plays by quarter (107 plays, 31% of total efficient plays)


With the aid of Modern Football Technology, Mukwonago High School Football was more efficient with second-half play calling throughout the season. The data supports the effectiveness of sharing first-half tendencies at halftime and making adjustments that led to more efficient play calls.

2024-2025 Explosives

  • 119 Explosive Plays during the season (10+ yards on run plays, 15+ yards on pass plays)

  • 1st Half – 54 Explosive Plays (45% of explosive plays)

  • 2nd Half – 65 Explosive Plays (55% of explosive plays)

  • 3rd Quarter Explosive Plays accounted for the highest amount of yardage (41 plays for 831 yards, 20.3 AVG)

With the aid of Modern Football Technology, Mukwonago High School Football was more explosive in the second half of games throughout the season. The data shows that the number of explosive plays increased in the second half due to the use of first-half tendencies, allowing the offense to take successful calculated shots downfield.

2024-2025 Yards Per Play

  • 1st Half – 275 plays for 1,939 yards (7.1 AVG)

  • 2nd Half – 297 plays for 2,085 yards (7.0 AVG)

  • Out of Halftime (3rd Quarter) – 164 plays for 1,241 yards (7.6 AVG), the highest yardage and average per quarter throughout the season

With the aid of Modern Football Technology, Mukwonago High School Football ran more offensive plays and gained more yardage in the second half. This success came despite opposing teams making halftime adjustments. The third quarter had the highest yards per play average, which can be attributed to halftime discussions on first-half data and opposing defensive tendencies.

© 2025 Modern Football. All rights reserved.

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