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College Football Box Score Stats Glossary

These definitions explain the counting stats and rate stats you see in box scores, player leaderboards, and team summaries.

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Top Box Score Stats Terms

All-Purpose YardsAll-purpose yards combine multiple yardage categories for a player.Catch RateReceptions divided by targets.Completion PercentageThe percentage of pass attempts that are completed.DropA catchable pass that a receiver fails to catch.InterceptionA pass caught by the defense.Pass AttemptsThe number of forward passes attempted by a passer or team.Pass YardsYards gained through completed forward passes.Plays Per GameThe average number of offensive plays a team runs per game.

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Drop

A catchable pass that a receiver fails to catch.

Pass Attempts

The number of forward passes attempted by a passer or team.

Pass Yards

Yards gained through completed forward passes.

Plays Per Game

The average number of offensive plays a team runs per game.

Scoring Defense

Points allowed per game or per possession, depending on context.

Scoring Offense

Points scored per game or per possession, depending on context.

Target

A pass thrown toward a specific receiver, whether caught or not.

Turnover

A loss of possession by the offense.

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Game BasicsOffenseDefenseSpecial TeamsAdvanced Metrics

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Coverage years: 2026. Update frequency: Updated as curated CFBTrack sync jobs complete.