Are you saying PC has great play design? And it was lack of execution which didn't produce the result, not bad play calling?
The 1st and 3rd play, the offense stretched all levels. If the big play didn't develop, they got 2 dump off to AK and Hill with 8 years separating the nearest defender. Decent chance they can make the 1st defender miss and get the 1st down.
I'm betting it's an option route such that if it's cover 2, middle of field open, the inside receiver will run to the open spot instead of cutting back toward the edge. So it doesn't matter what the defense called, someone will be open. If the protection hold up.