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Advanced Metrics
Air Yards in College Football
In college football, Air Yards means: The yards a pass travels from the line of scrimmage to the catch point or target point. It is used to describe advanced metrics context in college football.
Definition
The yards a pass travels from the line of scrimmage to the catch point or target point.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
Average Depth of TargetAverage air yards per target.Yards After CatchYardage gained by a receiver after catching a pass.TargetA pass thrown toward a specific receiver, whether caught or not.Adjusted EfficiencyAn efficiency metric modified for context such as opponent strength, game location, tempo, garbage time, or game state.Adjusted Yards Per AttemptA passing efficiency stat that adjusts yards per attempt for touchdowns and interceptions.Broken TackleA play where a ball carrier avoids or escapes a tackle attempt.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24