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CFB Stat Glossary

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CFB Player Stats

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Passing

9 stats

GamesFree: Games played count the appearances recorded by a player or team during the selected season. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
AttemptsFree: Pass attempts count official forward passes thrown by a quarterback. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
CompletionsFree: Pass completions count forward passes legally caught by an eligible receiver. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Completion PercentageFree: Completion percentage is completed passes divided by pass attempts, expressed as a percentage. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Passing YardsFree: Passing yards count yards gained on completed forward passes. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Pass Yards Per AttemptFree: Passing yards per attempt is total passing yards divided by pass attempts. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Passing TouchdownsFree: Passing touchdowns count completed passes that result in touchdowns. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
InterceptionsFree: Passing interceptions count passes thrown by a quarterback that are caught by the opposing defense. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Passer RatingFree: Passer rating is a composite measure of quarterback passing efficiency based on outcomes such as completions, yards, touchdowns and interceptions. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

Rushing

5 stats

CarriesFree: Carries count official rushing attempts by a ball carrier. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Rush YardsFree: Rushing yards count yards gained on official rushing attempts. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Yards Per CarryFree: Yards per carry is rushing yards divided by rushing attempts. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Rush TouchdownsFree: Rushing touchdowns count touchdowns scored on rushing plays. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Longest RunFree: Longest run is the greatest yardage gained on a single rushing attempt. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

Receiving

7 stats

ReceptionsFree: Receptions count completed forward passes caught by a receiver. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
TargetsFree: Targets count passes directed toward a receiver. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Receiving YardsFree: Receiving yards count yards gained after completed passes are caught. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Receiving TouchdownsFree: Receiving touchdowns count completed passes caught for touchdowns. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Catch PercentageFree: Catch percentage is receptions divided by targets, expressed as a percentage. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Yards Per CatchFree: Yards per catch is receiving yards divided by receptions. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Yards Per TargetFree: Yards per target is receiving yards divided by targets. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

Returning

4 stats

Kick ReturnsFree: Kick returns count kickoffs returned by a player. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Kick Return AverageFree: Kick return average is kickoff-return yards divided by kickoff returns. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Punt ReturnsFree: Punt returns count punts returned by a player. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Punt Return AverageFree: Punt return average is punt-return yards divided by punt returns. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

Kicking

6 stats

Field Goal PercentageFree: Field goal percentage is field goals made divided by field goal attempts, expressed as a percentage. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Field Goals MadeFree: Field goals made count successful field-goal kicks. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Field Goal AttemptsFree: Field goal attempts count field goals attempted by a kicker. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Extra Point PercentageFree: Extra point percentage is extra points made divided by extra point attempts, expressed as a percentage. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Extra Points MadeFree: Extra points made count successful point-after-touchdown kicks. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Extra Point AttemptsFree: Extra point attempts count point-after-touchdown kicks attempted by a player. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

Punting

2 stats

PuntsFree: Punts count official punts recorded by a player. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Punt AverageFree: Punt average is total punting yards divided by punts. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

Defensive

9 stats

TacklesFree: Tackles count total credited stops, including both solo and assisted tackles. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Solo TacklesFree: Solo tackles count tackles credited to one defender without shared assistance. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Assisted TacklesFree: Assisted tackles count plays on which a defender shares credit for a tackle with one or more teammates. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Tackles For LossFree: Tackles for loss count plays on which a defender stops the ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
SacksFree: Sacks count plays on which the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before completing a forward pass. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Forced FumblesFree: Forced fumbles count plays on which a defender causes an opponent to lose possession of the ball before the play ends. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
InterceptionsFree: Defensive interceptions count passes caught by a defender after they are thrown by the opposing offense. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Pass BreakupsFree: Pass breakups count incomplete passes directly caused by a defender deflecting or disrupting the throw without making an interception. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Defensive TouchdownsFree: Defensive touchdowns count scores credited to the defense, such as touchdowns on interception or fumble returns. This table ranks college football players for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

CFB Advanced Player Stats

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Advanced Passing

8 stats

Average Depth of TargetaDOTFree: Average depth of target (aDOT) is the average number of yards past the line of scrimmage a quarterback's passes travel in the air, whether or not they are caught. A higher aDOT means a more downfield passing profile.
Air YardsAir YdsFree: Air yards are the total yards a quarterback's passes travel past the line of scrimmage before reaching the target, counted on every charted attempt whether complete or not.
Yards After CatchYACFree: Yards after catch (YAC) are the yards gained by receivers after catching a quarterback's passes. A high total means more of the passing offense is generated by receivers with the ball in their hands.
Passing EPA per Successful PlayEPA/SuccessFree: Passing EPA per successful play is the average expected points added (EPA) on a quarterback's successful pass plays. It measures how much value the successful plays add, not how often a player succeeds.
Passing EPA/PlayEPA/PlayFree: Passing EPA per play is the average expected points added on a quarterback's pass plays. It accounts for down, distance and field position to measure how much each pass changes a team's expected score.
Total Passing EPATotal EPAFree: Total passing EPA is the sum of expected points added across all of a quarterback's pass plays in the season, combining efficiency and volume.
Passing Success RateSucc%Free: Passing success rate is the percentage of a quarterback's pass plays that were successful: at least half the needed yards on first down, 70% on second down, or a conversion on third or fourth down.
Weighted Passing EPAWEPAFree: Weighted passing EPA is the expected points a quarterback adds per pass play, adjusted for the strength of the defenses he faced and for home field. A strong game against a good defense counts for more than the same game against a weak one, so passers with different schedules can be compared fairly.

Advanced Rushing

10 stats

Line YardsLine YdsFree: Line yards per carry estimate the offensive line's share of each run: yards lost count at 120%, the first 4 yards at 100%, yards 5 through 10 at 50%, and nothing beyond 10.
Second-Level Yards2nd LvlFree: Second-level yards per carry are the yards a ball carrier gains between 5 and 10 yards past the line of scrimmage, reflecting how well they run once past the first wave of defenders.
Open-Field YardsOpen FldFree: Open-field yards per carry are the yards a ball carrier gains more than 10 yards past the line of scrimmage, capturing breakaway ability.
Stuff RateStuff%Free: Stuff rate is the percentage of a ball carrier's rushes stopped at or behind the line of scrimmage. Lower is better.
Power Success RatePower%Free: Power success rate is the percentage of short-yardage rushes, those needing two yards or fewer on any down, that were successful.
Rushing EPA per Successful PlayEPA/SuccessFree: Rushing EPA per successful play is the average expected points added (EPA) on a ball carrier's successful rushes. It measures how much value the successful plays add, not how often a player succeeds.
Rushing EPA/PlayEPA/PlayFree: Rushing EPA per play is the average expected points added on a player's rushes. It accounts for down, distance and field position to measure how much each carry changes a team's expected score.
Total Rushing EPATotal EPAFree: Total rushing EPA is the sum of expected points added across all of a player's rushes in the season, combining efficiency and volume.
Rushing Success RateSucc%Free: Rushing success rate is the percentage of a player's rushes that were successful: at least half the needed yards on first down, 70% on second down, or a conversion on third or fourth down.
Weighted Rushing EPAWEPAFree: Weighted rushing EPA is the expected points a ball carrier adds per rush, adjusted for the strength of the defenses he faced and for home field. A strong game against a good run defense counts for more than the same game against a weak one, so runners with different schedules can be compared fairly.

Advanced Receiving

6 stats

Target ShareTgt%Free: Target share is the percentage of a team's targets that went to a player. Spiked passes and throwaways, which have no target, are not counted.
Air Yards ShareAY%Free: Air yards share is the percentage of a team's air yards, the distance passes travel past the line of scrimmage, that came on targets to a player.
Receiving Average Depth of TargetaDOTFree: Receiving average depth of target (aDOT) is the average number of yards past the line of scrimmage a player's targets traveled in the air, over the targets with charted air yards.
YAC per ReceptionYAC/RecFree: YAC per reception is the average yards a player gained after the catch, over the receptions with charted yards after catch.
Receiving EPA/PlayEPA/TgtFree: Receiving EPA per play is the average expected points added on the passes thrown to a player, counted per target.
Dominator RatingDominator%Free: Dominator rating is the average of a player's share of their team's receiving yards and share of their team's receiving touchdowns, the same definition as the NFL Receiving+ page.

Usage

8 stats

RB Opportunity ShareOpp%Free: RB opportunity share is the percentage of a team's carries and targets that went to a running back. Opportunities are carries plus targets; sacks, kneels and spiked passes are not counted, and the team total includes every carry and target the offense had, quarterback runs included.
First-Down RB Opportunity Share1D Opp%Free: First-Down RB Opportunity Share is the percentage of a team's carries and targets on first down that went to a running back. Opportunities are carries plus targets; sacks, kneels and spiked passes are not counted, and the team total includes every carry and target the offense had, quarterback runs included.
Second-Down RB Opportunity Share2D Opp%Free: Second-Down RB Opportunity Share is the percentage of a team's carries and targets on second down that went to a running back. Opportunities are carries plus targets; sacks, kneels and spiked passes are not counted, and the team total includes every carry and target the offense had, quarterback runs included.
Third-Down RB Opportunity Share3D Opp%Free: Third-Down RB Opportunity Share is the percentage of a team's carries and targets on third down that went to a running back. Opportunities are carries plus targets; sacks, kneels and spiked passes are not counted, and the team total includes every carry and target the offense had, quarterback runs included.
Standard-Down RB Opportunity ShareSD Opp%Free: Standard-Down RB Opportunity Share is the percentage of a team's carries and targets on standard downs (first down, second and 7 or fewer, third or fourth and 4 or fewer) that went to a running back. Opportunities are carries plus targets; sacks, kneels and spiked passes are not counted, and the team total includes every carry and target the offense had, quarterback runs included.
Passing-Down RB Opportunity SharePD Opp%Free: Passing-Down RB Opportunity Share is the percentage of a team's carries and targets on passing downs (second and 8 or more, third or fourth and 5 or more) that went to a running back. Opportunities are carries plus targets; sacks, kneels and spiked passes are not counted, and the team total includes every carry and target the offense had, quarterback runs included.
Team Rush ShareRush%Free: Team rush share is the percentage of a team's carries a player had, out of every carry the offense had, quarterback and receiver runs included. Sacks and kneels are not counted.
RB Rush ShareRBRush%Free: RB rush share is the percentage of a team's running back carries that went to one back. Quarterback and receiver runs are left out of both sides, so it shows how a team splits its backfield.

CFB Team Stats

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Scoring Offense

3 stats

Points Per GameFree: Points per game is total points scored divided by games played. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
PointsFree: Points count the total points scored by a team. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Total TouchdownsFree: Total touchdowns count all touchdowns scored by a team. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

Total Offense

15 stats

GamesFree: Games played count the appearances recorded by a player or team during the selected season. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
WinsFree: Wins count games recorded as victories. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
LossesFree: Losses count games a team did not win and that were recorded as losses. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Total YardsFree: Total yards combine a team’s official offensive yardage, primarily passing and rushing yards. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Offensive PlaysFree: Offensive plays count official snaps run by a team’s offense. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Yards Per PlayFree: Yards per play is total offensive yards divided by offensive plays. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
First DownsFree: First downs count plays that earn a new set of downs. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
First Downs Per GameFree: First downs per game is total first downs divided by games played. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Third Down AttemptsFree: Third down attempts count offensive plays run on third down. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Third Down ConversionsFree: Third down conversions count third-down plays that gain enough yardage for a first down or touchdown. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Third Down PercentageFree: Third down percentage is successful third-down conversions divided by third-down attempts. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Fourth Down AttemptsFree: Fourth down attempts count offensive plays run on fourth down. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Fourth Down ConversionsFree: Fourth down conversions count fourth-down plays that gain enough yardage for a first down or touchdown. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Fourth Down PercentageFree: Fourth down percentage is successful fourth-down conversions divided by fourth-down attempts. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Time Of PossessionFree: Time of possession measures how long a team controls the ball during a game. The leaderboard compares college football teams by average or total possession time for the selected season, depending on the displayed dataset.

Passing Offense

8 stats

Passing Yards Per GameFree: Passing yards per game is total passing yards divided by games played. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Passing YardsFree: Passing yards count yards gained on completed forward passes. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Passing TouchdownsFree: Passing touchdowns count completed passes that result in touchdowns. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Pass AttemptsFree: Pass attempts count official forward passes thrown by a team. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Pass CompletionsFree: Pass completions count official forward passes completed by a team. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Completion PercentageFree: Completion percentage is completed passes divided by pass attempts, expressed as a percentage. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Yards Per Pass AttemptFree: Yards per pass attempt is total passing yards divided by pass attempts. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Sacks AllowedFree: Sacks allowed count plays on which a team permits its quarterback to be tackled behind the line before completing a pass. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

Rushing Offense

5 stats

Rushing Yards Per GameFree: Rushing yards per game is total rushing yards divided by games played. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Rushing YardsFree: Rushing yards count yards gained on official team rushing attempts. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Rushing TouchdownsFree: Rushing touchdowns count touchdowns scored on team rushing plays. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Rush AttemptsFree: Rush attempts count official team rushing plays. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Yards Per CarryFree: Yards per carry is rushing yards divided by rushing attempts. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

Red Zone

5 stats

Red Zone Scoring PercentageFree: Red zone scoring percentage is red zone possessions that produce points divided by total red zone trips. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Red Zone Touchdown PercentageFree: Red zone touchdown percentage is red zone possessions that produce touchdowns divided by total red zone trips. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Red Zone TripsFree: Red zone trips count possessions that reach the opponent’s red zone. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Red Zone ScoresFree: Red zone scores count possessions inside the opponent’s red zone that end with points. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Red Zone TouchdownsFree: Red zone touchdowns count touchdowns scored on possessions that reach the opponent’s red zone. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

Scoring Defense

2 stats

Points Allowed Per GameFree: Points allowed per game is total opponent points divided by games played. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Points AllowedFree: Points allowed count the total points scored by opponents. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

Defense

5 stats

SacksFree: Sacks count plays on which the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before completing a forward pass. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
TakeawaysFree: Takeaways count opponent possessions gained through interceptions and recovered fumbles. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
InterceptionsFree: Team interceptions count passes caught by the defense after they are thrown by the opposing offense. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Fumble RecoveriesFree: Fumble recoveries count opponent fumbles lost to the defense; a team recovering its own fumble is not counted. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Defensive TouchdownsFree: Defensive touchdowns count interception and fumble returns for a score; punt, kickoff and blocked-kick return touchdowns belong to special teams and are not counted. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

Turnovers

3 stats

TurnoversFree: Turnovers count possessions lost through interceptions and fumbles lost. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Interceptions ThrownFree: Interceptions thrown count team passes caught by the opposing defense. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Fumbles LostFree: Fumbles lost count team fumbles recovered by the opponent. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

Penalties

2 stats

PenaltiesFree: Penalties count accepted infractions charged to a team. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.
Penalty YardsFree: Penalty yards count yards assessed against a team for accepted penalties. This table ranks college football teams for the selected season and displays the applicable minimum qualifier where one is used.

CFB Advanced Team Stats

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Advanced Passing

16 stats

Pass Rate Over ExpectationPROEFree: Pass Rate Over Expectation (PROE) is an advanced college football team stat that compares a team's actual pass rate to the expected pass rate from a model of down, distance, field position, score, clock and win probability. A positive PROE indicates a team passes more often than expected, signaling an aggressive or pass-first philosophy. A negative PROE reflects a more conservative or run-heavy approach. Only games involving FBS teams count toward this leaderboard.
Expected Pass RatexPass%Free: Expected pass rate is the share of plays a model expects a team to pass on, based on down, distance, field position, score, clock and win probability. It is the baseline Pass Rate Over Expectation compares a team's actual pass rate against. Only games involving FBS teams count toward this leaderboard.
Pass RatePass%Free: Pass rate is the share of a team's plays that are pass plays, measured across the same play sample used by Pass Rate Over Expectation and Expected Pass Rate. Only games involving FBS teams count toward this leaderboard.
DropbacksDropbacksFree: Dropbacks count the total pass plays a team runs across the plays included in its expected-pass-rate model. Only games involving FBS teams count toward this leaderboard.
Average Depth of TargetaDOTFree: Average depth of target (aDOT) is the average number of yards past the line of scrimmage a team's passes travel in the air, across the attempts with a charted air-yards value. Higher means a more vertical passing game. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Air YardsAir YdsFree: Air yards are the total yards a team's passes travel in the air past the line of scrimmage, completed or not. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Yards After CatchYACFree: Yards after catch (YAC) are the total yards a team's receivers gain after the catch on completed passes. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Passing EPA/PlayEPA/PlayFree: Passing EPA per play is the average expected points added on a team's passing plays. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Passing Success RateSucc%Free: Passing success rate is the share of a team's passing plays that are successful: at least half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second down, or all of them on third and fourth down. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Passing EPA per Successful PlayEPA/SuccessFree: Passing EPA per successful play is the average expected points added on a team's successful passing plays. It measures how much a passing game gains when it does succeed. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Average Depth of Target AllowedaDOTFree: Average depth of target (aDOT) is the average number of yards past the line of scrimmage a team's passes travel in the air, across the attempts with a charted air-yards value. Higher means a more vertical passing game. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what opposing passing games did against them, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Air Yards AllowedAir YdsFree: Air yards are the total yards a team's passes travel in the air past the line of scrimmage, completed or not. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what opposing passing games did against them, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Yards After Catch AllowedYACFree: Yards after catch (YAC) are the total yards a team's receivers gain after the catch on completed passes. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what opposing passing games did against them, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Passing EPA/Play AllowedEPA/PlayFree: Passing EPA per play is the average expected points added on a team's passing plays. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what opposing passing games did against them, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Passing Success Rate AllowedSucc%Free: Passing success rate is the share of a team's passing plays that are successful: at least half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second down, or all of them on third and fourth down. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what opposing passing games did against them, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Passing EPA per Successful Play AllowedEPA/SuccessFree: Passing EPA per successful play is the average expected points added on a team's successful passing plays. It measures how much a passing game gains when it does succeed. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what opposing passing games did against them, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.

Advanced Rushing

16 stats

Line YardsFree: Line yards per carry estimate the offensive line's share of each run: yards lost count at 120%, the first 4 yards at 100%, yards 5 through 10 at 50%, and nothing beyond 10. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Line Yards AllowedFree: Line yards per carry estimate the offensive line's share of each run: yards lost count at 120%, the first 4 yards at 100%, yards 5 through 10 at 50%, and nothing beyond 10. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Second-Level YardsFree: Second-level yards per carry are the yards gained between 5 and 10 yards past the line of scrimmage. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Second-Level Yards AllowedFree: Second-level yards per carry are the yards gained between 5 and 10 yards past the line of scrimmage. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Open-Field YardsFree: Open-field yards per carry are the yards gained more than 10 yards past the line of scrimmage. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Open-Field Yards AllowedFree: Open-field yards per carry are the yards gained more than 10 yards past the line of scrimmage. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Stuff RateFree: Stuff rate is the percentage of rushes stopped at or behind the line of scrimmage; lower is better for an offense. The Allowed page ranks defenses by how often they stuff runs, highest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Stuff Rate AllowedFree: Stuff rate is the percentage of rushes stopped at or behind the line of scrimmage; lower is better for an offense. The Allowed page ranks defenses by how often they stuff runs, highest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Power Success RateFree: Power success rate is the percentage of short-yardage rushes, those needing two yards or fewer on any down, that were successful. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Power Success Rate AllowedFree: Power success rate is the percentage of short-yardage rushes, those needing two yards or fewer on any down, that were successful. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rushing EPA/PlayFree: Rushing EPA per play is the average expected points added on a team's rushes. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rushing EPA/Play AllowedFree: Rushing EPA per play is the average expected points added on a team's rushes. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rushing Success RateFree: Rushing success rate is the percentage of rushes that were successful: at least half the needed yards on first down, 70% on second down, or a conversion on third or fourth down. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rushing Success Rate AllowedFree: Rushing success rate is the percentage of rushes that were successful: at least half the needed yards on first down, 70% on second down, or a conversion on third or fourth down. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rushing EPA per Successful PlayFree: Rushing EPA per successful play is the average expected points added on a team's successful rushes. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rushing EPA per Successful Play AllowedFree: Rushing EPA per successful play is the average expected points added on a team's successful rushes. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.

Efficiency

40 stats

EPA/PlayFree: EPA per play is the average expected points added per offensive play. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
EPA/Play AllowedFree: EPA per play is the average expected points added per offensive play. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
EPA/Play (Pass)Free: EPA per pass play is the average expected points added on passing plays. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
EPA/Play (Pass) AllowedFree: EPA per pass play is the average expected points added on passing plays. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
EPA/Play (Rush)Free: EPA per rush play is the average expected points added on rushing plays. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
EPA/Play (Rush) AllowedFree: EPA per rush play is the average expected points added on rushing plays. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Total EPAFree: Total EPA is the sum of expected points added across every play in the season, combining efficiency and volume. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Total EPA AllowedFree: Total EPA is the sum of expected points added across every play in the season, combining efficiency and volume. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Success RateFree: Success rate is the percentage of plays that were successful: at least half the needed yards on first down, 70% on second down, or a conversion on third or fourth down. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Success Rate AllowedFree: Success rate is the percentage of plays that were successful: at least half the needed yards on first down, 70% on second down, or a conversion on third or fourth down. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Success Rate (Pass)Free: Passing success rate is the percentage of pass plays that were successful. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Success Rate (Pass) AllowedFree: Passing success rate is the percentage of pass plays that were successful. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Success Rate (Rush)Free: Rushing success rate is the percentage of rush plays that were successful. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Success Rate (Rush) AllowedFree: Rushing success rate is the percentage of rush plays that were successful. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Standard Downs EPA/PlayFree: Standard downs EPA per play is the average expected points added on standard downs: first down, second and 7 or fewer, and third or fourth and 4 or fewer. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Standard Downs EPA/Play AllowedFree: Standard downs EPA per play is the average expected points added on standard downs: first down, second and 7 or fewer, and third or fourth and 4 or fewer. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Standard Downs Success RateFree: Standard downs success rate is the percentage of standard-down plays that were successful. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Standard Downs Success Rate AllowedFree: Standard downs success rate is the percentage of standard-down plays that were successful. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Passing Downs EPA/PlayFree: Passing downs EPA per play is the average expected points added on passing downs: second and 8 or more, and third or fourth and 5 or more. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Passing Downs EPA/Play AllowedFree: Passing downs EPA per play is the average expected points added on passing downs: second and 8 or more, and third or fourth and 5 or more. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Passing Downs Success RateFree: Passing downs success rate is the percentage of passing-down plays that were successful. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Passing Downs Success Rate AllowedFree: Passing downs success rate is the percentage of passing-down plays that were successful. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
EPA per Successful PlayFree: EPA per successful play is the average expected points added on a team's successful plays: how much value the successful plays add, not how often a team succeeds. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
EPA per Successful Play AllowedFree: EPA per successful play is the average expected points added on a team's successful plays: how much value the successful plays add, not how often a team succeeds. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Points Per OpportunityFree: Points per opportunity is the average points scored on drives that reach the opponent's 40-yard line. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Points Per Opportunity AllowedFree: Points per opportunity is the average points scored on drives that reach the opponent's 40-yard line. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Field PositionFree: Field position is a team's average starting position in yards to the opponent's goal line: 70.0 means drives start at the team's own 30. Lower is better for an offense. The Allowed page ranks defenses by where opponents start, highest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Field Position AllowedFree: Field position is a team's average starting position in yards to the opponent's goal line: 70.0 means drives start at the team's own 30. Lower is better for an offense. The Allowed page ranks defenses by where opponents start, highest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Explosive Play RateFree: Explosive play rate is the percentage of plays that were explosive: a pass of 20 or more yards or a rush of 10 or more. Sacks, kneels and spikes are not counted. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Explosive Play Rate AllowedFree: Explosive play rate is the percentage of plays that were explosive: a pass of 20 or more yards or a rush of 10 or more. Sacks, kneels and spikes are not counted. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Explosive PlaysFree: Explosive plays are passes of 20 or more yards plus rushes of 10 or more. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Explosive Plays AllowedFree: Explosive plays are passes of 20 or more yards plus rushes of 10 or more. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Explosive Pass RateFree: Explosive pass rate is the percentage of pass attempts that gained 20 or more yards; spikes are not counted. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Explosive Pass Rate AllowedFree: Explosive pass rate is the percentage of pass attempts that gained 20 or more yards; spikes are not counted. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Explosive Pass PlaysFree: Explosive pass plays are passes that gained 20 or more yards. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Explosive Pass Plays AllowedFree: Explosive pass plays are passes that gained 20 or more yards. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Explosive Rush RateFree: Explosive rush rate is the percentage of rushes that gained 10 or more yards; sacks and kneels are not counted. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Explosive Rush Rate AllowedFree: Explosive rush rate is the percentage of rushes that gained 10 or more yards; sacks and kneels are not counted. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Explosive RushesFree: Explosive rushes are rushes that gained 10 or more yards. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Explosive Rushes AllowedFree: Explosive rushes are rushes that gained 10 or more yards. The Allowed page ranks defenses on what they gave up, lowest first. Only FBS teams are ranked.

Defense

3 stats

Havoc RateFree: Havoc rate is the percentage of plays on which a defense records a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception or pass breakup. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Havoc Rate (Front Seven)Free: Front-seven havoc rate is the percentage of plays on which a defensive lineman or linebacker records a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception or pass breakup. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Havoc Rate (Defensive Backs)Free: Defensive back havoc rate is the percentage of plays on which a defensive back records a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception or pass breakup. Only FBS teams are ranked.

Pace & Play-Calling

25 stats

Plays Per GameFree: Plays per game is the average number of offensive scrimmage plays (rushes, dropbacks and sacks) a team runs per game. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Seconds Per PlayFree: Seconds per play is the average game-clock time between an offense's snaps on the same drive. Lower is faster. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Neutral Situation PaceFree: Neutral situation pace is the average game-clock seconds between snaps on the same drive when the score is within 7, outside the last two minutes of each half. It shows a team's chosen tempo without score or clock forcing it. Lower is faster. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rush RateFree: Rush Rate is the share of a team's plays that are rushes across every scrimmage play. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Pass Rate Neutral ScriptFree: Pass Rate Neutral Script is the share of a team's plays that are dropbacks (sacks and scrambles included) when the score is within 7, outside the last two minutes of each half and overtime. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rush Rate Neutral ScriptFree: Rush Rate Neutral Script is the share of a team's plays that are rushes when the score is within 7, outside the last two minutes of each half and overtime. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Pass Rate Positive ScriptFree: Pass Rate Positive Script is the share of a team's plays that are dropbacks (sacks and scrambles included) when leading by 8 or more, outside the last two minutes of the first half. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rush Rate Positive ScriptFree: Rush Rate Positive Script is the share of a team's plays that are rushes when leading by 8 or more, outside the last two minutes of the first half. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Pass Rate Negative ScriptFree: Pass Rate Negative Script is the share of a team's plays that are dropbacks (sacks and scrambles included) when trailing by 8 or more, outside the last two minutes of the first half. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rush Rate Negative ScriptFree: Rush Rate Negative Script is the share of a team's plays that are rushes when trailing by 8 or more, outside the last two minutes of the first half. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Pass Rate Red ZoneFree: Pass Rate Red Zone is the share of a team's plays that are dropbacks (sacks and scrambles included) inside the opponent's 20-yard line. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rush Rate Red ZoneFree: Rush Rate Red Zone is the share of a team's plays that are rushes inside the opponent's 20-yard line. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Plays Per Game AllowedFree: Plays per game is the average number of offensive scrimmage plays (rushes, dropbacks and sacks) a team runs per game. The Allowed page measures what opposing offenses did against each defense. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Seconds Per Play AllowedFree: Seconds per play is the average game-clock time between an offense's snaps on the same drive. Lower is faster. The Allowed page measures what opposing offenses did against each defense. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Neutral Situation Pace AllowedFree: Neutral situation pace is the average game-clock seconds between snaps on the same drive when the score is within 7, outside the last two minutes of each half. It shows a team's chosen tempo without score or clock forcing it. Lower is faster. The Allowed page measures what opposing offenses did against each defense. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Pass Rate AllowedFree: Pass Rate is the share of a team's plays that are dropbacks (sacks and scrambles included) across every scrimmage play. The Allowed page measures what opposing offenses did against each defense. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rush Rate AllowedFree: Rush Rate is the share of a team's plays that are rushes across every scrimmage play. The Allowed page measures what opposing offenses did against each defense. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Pass Rate Neutral Script AllowedFree: Pass Rate Neutral Script is the share of a team's plays that are dropbacks (sacks and scrambles included) when the score is within 7, outside the last two minutes of each half and overtime. The Allowed page measures what opposing offenses did against each defense. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rush Rate Neutral Script AllowedFree: Rush Rate Neutral Script is the share of a team's plays that are rushes when the score is within 7, outside the last two minutes of each half and overtime. The Allowed page measures what opposing offenses did against each defense. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Pass Rate Positive Script AllowedFree: Pass Rate Positive Script is the share of a team's plays that are dropbacks (sacks and scrambles included) when leading by 8 or more, outside the last two minutes of the first half. The Allowed page measures what opposing offenses did against each defense. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rush Rate Positive Script AllowedFree: Rush Rate Positive Script is the share of a team's plays that are rushes when leading by 8 or more, outside the last two minutes of the first half. The Allowed page measures what opposing offenses did against each defense. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Pass Rate Negative Script AllowedFree: Pass Rate Negative Script is the share of a team's plays that are dropbacks (sacks and scrambles included) when trailing by 8 or more, outside the last two minutes of the first half. The Allowed page measures what opposing offenses did against each defense. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rush Rate Negative Script AllowedFree: Rush Rate Negative Script is the share of a team's plays that are rushes when trailing by 8 or more, outside the last two minutes of the first half. The Allowed page measures what opposing offenses did against each defense. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Pass Rate Red Zone AllowedFree: Pass Rate Red Zone is the share of a team's plays that are dropbacks (sacks and scrambles included) inside the opponent's 20-yard line. The Allowed page measures what opposing offenses did against each defense. Only FBS teams are ranked.
Rush Rate Red Zone AllowedFree: Rush Rate Red Zone is the share of a team's plays that are rushes inside the opponent's 20-yard line. The Allowed page measures what opposing offenses did against each defense. Only FBS teams are ranked.

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