Advanced Metrics

What is Defensive Success Rate in college football?

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In college football, Defensive Success Rate means: The percentage of opponent plays that meet success-rate thresholds; lower is better for the defense. It is commonly calculated as Opponent successful plays ÷ opponent plays × 100.

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Quick Answer

In college football, Defensive Success Rate means: The percentage of opponent plays that meet success-rate thresholds; lower is better for the defense. It is commonly calculated as Opponent successful plays ÷ opponent plays × 100.

Definition

Defensive success rate is the opponent success rate allowed by a defense, so lower values mean the defense kept more plays off schedule.

Formula

Opponent successful plays ÷ opponent plays × 100

How CFB Track Uses It

CFBTrack uses Defensive Success Rate context alongside related efficiency, explosiveness, and opponent-adjusted metrics so advanced stat pages are easier to compare.

Caveats

CFBTrack uses the source-provided CFBD defensive success-rate field and displays it as a percentage.

Success RateThe percentage of plays that gain enough yardage based on down and distance.Success Rate AllowedHow often a defense allows opponent plays to meet success-rate thresholds.Net Success RateOffensive success rate minus defensive success rate allowed.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.Air YardsThe yards a pass travels from the line of scrimmage to the catch point or target point.