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All-Purpose Yards in College Football
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In college football, All-Purpose Yards means: All-purpose yards combine multiple yardage categories for a player. It captures players who create value in multiple phases, especially running backs, receivers, and return specialists.
Definition
All-purpose yards are a player's combined rushing, receiving, kickoff return, punt return, and other credited yardage categories.
Why It Matters
It captures players who create value in multiple phases, especially running backs, receivers, and return specialists.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
Scrimmage YardsA player's rushing yards plus receiving yards.Receiving YardsYards gained on completed passes caught by a player.Rush YardsNet yards gained on rushing plays.Catch RateReceptions divided by targets.Completion PercentageThe percentage of pass attempts that are completed.DropA catchable pass that a receiver fails to catch.
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