Advanced Metrics
What does AYA mean in college football?
AYA
In college football, Adjusted Yards Per Attempt means: A passing efficiency stat that adjusts yards per attempt for touchdowns and interceptions. It is used to describe advanced metrics context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Adjusted Yards Per Attempt means: A passing efficiency stat that adjusts yards per attempt for touchdowns and interceptions. It is used to describe advanced metrics context in college football.
Definition
A passing efficiency stat that adjusts yards per attempt for touchdowns and interceptions.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Adjusted Yards Per Attempt context alongside related efficiency, explosiveness, and opponent-adjusted metrics so advanced stat pages are easier to compare.
Related Glossary Terms
Yards Per AttemptPassing yards divided by pass attempts.Interception RateInterceptions divided by pass attempts.Touchdown RatePassing or rushing touchdowns divided by attempts, depending on context.Adjusted EfficiencyAn efficiency metric modified for context such as opponent strength, game location, tempo, garbage time, or game state.Air YardsThe yards a pass travels from the line of scrimmage to the catch point or target point.Average Depth of TargetAverage air yards per target.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24