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Box Score Stats
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.
Definition
A catchable pass that a receiver fails to catch.
How CFB Track Uses It
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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