What Is Passing Explosiveness?
Passing explosiveness is the average expected points added (EPA) on a quarterback's successful pass plays. It measures how big the successful plays are, which is different from the rate of explosive plays.
College Football Passing Explosiveness Leaders
| Player | Team | Pos | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Hawkins Jr. |  | QB | 2.19 |
| 2 | Ajani Sheppard |  | QB | 2.11 |
| 3 | Jackson Gutierrez |  | QB | 2.05 |
| 4 | David McComb |  | QB | 1.94 |
| 4 | AJ Surace |  | QB | 1.94 |
| 6 | Ashton Daniels |  | QB | 1.92 |
| 6 | Brock Glenn |  | QB | 1.92 |
| 8 | Trey Hedden |  | QB | 1.88 |
| 9 | Jared Hollins |  | QB | 1.87 |
| 10 | Dylan Lonergan | | QB | 1.86 |
| 11 | John Alan Richter |  | QB | 1.85 |
| 12 | Dante Moore |  | QB | 1.84 |
| 13 | Julian Lewis |  | QB | 1.83 |
| 13 | Isaiah Marshall |  | QB | 1.83 |
| 13 | Carter Jones |  | QB | 1.83 |
| 16 | DJ Lagway |  | QB | 1.81 |
| 17 | Liam Szarka |  | QB | 1.78 |
| 18 | Deuce Bailey |  | QB | 1.77 |
| 18 | Cameran Brown |  | QB | 1.77 |
| 20 | Jacurri Brown |  | QB | 1.76 |
| 20 | Hauss Hejny |  | QB | 1.76 |
| 20 | Jackson Brousseau |  | QB | 1.76 |
| 20 | Josh Hoover |  | QB | 1.76 |
| 20 | Brad Jackson |  | QB | 1.76 |
| 25 | Steve Angeli |  | QB | 1.75 |
| 25 | Kalieb Osborne |  | QB | 1.75 |
| 27 | Skyler Locklear |  | QB | 1.74 |
| 28 | Toa Fa'avae |  | QB | 1.73 |
| 29 | Quinn Henicle |  | QB | 1.71 |
| 29 | Marcus Stokes |  | QB | 1.71 |
| 31 | Jason Wright |  | QB | 1.70 |
| 32 | McCae Hillstead |  | QB | 1.69 |
| 32 | Keelon Russell |  | QB | 1.69 |
| 34 | Nathan Hayes |  | QB | 1.68 |
| 34 | Grady Brosterhous | | QB | 1.68 |
| 34 | Deshawn Purdie |  | QB | 1.68 |
| 37 | Jaden Craig |  | QB | 1.67 |
| 37 | Braden Atkinson |  | QB | 1.67 |
| 37 | Ryan Huff | | QB | 1.67 |
| 37 | Amari Odom | | QB | 1.67 |
| 41 | Dru DeShields |  | QB | 1.66 |
| 42 | Landry Lyddy |  | QB | 1.65 |
| 42 | Rocco Becht |  | QB | 1.65 |
| 42 | Aidan Armenta |  | QB | 1.65 |
| 45 | Nick Minicucci |  | QB | 1.64 |
| 46 | Lincoln Kienholz |  | QB | 1.63 |
| 46 | Mason McKenzie |  | QB | 1.63 |
| 46 | Mitch Griffis |  | QB | 1.63 |
| 49 | Austin Simmons |  | QB | 1.62 |
| 50 | Rodney Tisdale Jr. | | QB | 1.61 |
| 50 | Bishop Davenport | | QB | 1.61 |
| 50 | Kevin Jennings |  | QB | 1.61 |
| 53 | Jackson Arnold |  | QB | 1.60 |
| 53 | Julian Sayin |  | QB | 1.60 |
| 53 | JJ Kohl |  | QB | 1.60 |
| 53 | Kamario Taylor |  | QB | 1.60 |
| 53 | CJ Bailey |  | QB | 1.60 |
| 53 | Sam Leavitt |  | QB | 1.60 |
| 59 | William Watson III |  | QB | 1.59 |
| 59 | Colton Joseph |  | QB | 1.59 |
| 59 | Gunner Stockton |  | QB | 1.59 |
| 62 | Davis Warren |  | QB | 1.58 |
| 62 | Landyn Locke |  | QB | 1.58 |
| 64 | Keyone Jenkins |  | QB | 1.57 |
| 64 | Gio Lopez |  | QB | 1.57 |
| 64 | Maddux Madsen |  | QB | 1.57 |
| 64 | Adam Damante | | QB | 1.57 |
| 64 | Nate Bennett | | QB | 1.57 |
| 69 | Mason Heintschel |  | QB | 1.56 |
| 70 | K'saan Farrar | | QB | 1.55 |
| 70 | Arch Manning |  | QB | 1.55 |
| 72 | Ryder Burton |  | QB | 1.54 |
| 73 | Katin Houser |  | QB | 1.53 |
| 73 | Goose Crowder |  | QB | 1.53 |
| 73 | EJ Colson Jr. |  | QB | 1.53 |
| 76 | Cutter Boley |  | QB | 1.52 |
| 76 | Caden Creel |  | QB | 1.52 |
| 76 | Drew Mestemaker |  | QB | 1.52 |
| 76 | Bryce Underwood |  | QB | 1.52 |
| 76 | Walker Eget |  | QB | 1.52 |
| 76 | Kenny Minchey |  | QB | 1.52 |
| 82 | Tayven Jackson |  | QB | 1.51 |
| 82 | Nico Iamaleava |  | QB | 1.51 |
| 82 | Alberto Mendoza |  | QB | 1.51 |
| 82 | Aaron Philo |  | QB | 1.51 |
| 82 | Anthony Colandrea |  | QB | 1.51 |
| 82 | Jayden Denegal |  | QB | 1.51 |
| 82 | Malachi Singleton |  | QB | 1.51 |
| 82 | Jayden Mandal |  | QB | 1.51 |
| 90 | Camden Coleman |  | QB | 1.50 |
| 90 | JC French IV |  | QB | 1.50 |
| 92 | John Mateer |  | QB | 1.49 |
| 93 | Blaze Berlowitz |  | QB | 1.48 |
| 93 | Kadin Semonza |  | QB | 1.48 |
| 95 | Jayden Maiava |  | QB | 1.47 |
| 96 | Darian Mensah |  | QB | 1.46 |
| 96 | Ethan Grunkemeyer |  | QB | 1.46 |
| 98 | Owen McCown |  | QB | 1.45 |
| 98 | Keldric Luster |  | QB | 1.45 |
| 100 | Jared Curtis | | QB | 1.44 |