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What is Drop in college football?
In college football, Drop means: A catchable pass that a receiver fails to catch. It is used to describe box score stats context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Drop means: A catchable pass that a receiver fails to catch. It is used to describe box score stats context in college football.
Definition
A catchable pass that a receiver fails to catch.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Drop context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
TargetA pass thrown toward a specific receiver, whether caught or not.Catch RateReceptions divided by targets.Wide ReceiverAn eligible receiver who usually lines up outside or in the slot to catch passes.All-Purpose YardsAll-purpose yards combine multiple yardage categories for a player.Completion PercentageThe percentage of pass attempts that are completed.InterceptionA pass caught by the defense.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24