Advanced Metrics
What is EPA Allowed in college football?
In college football, EPA Allowed means: Expected Points Added allowed by a defense. It is used to describe advanced metrics context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, EPA Allowed means: Expected Points Added allowed by a defense. It is used to describe advanced metrics context in college football.
Definition
Expected Points Added allowed by a defense. Lower defensive EPA allowed is better.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses EPA Allowed context alongside related efficiency, explosiveness, and opponent-adjusted metrics so advanced stat pages are easier to compare.
Related Glossary Terms
Expected Points AddedEPA estimates how much a play changed a team's expected points.Net EPA Per PlayOffensive EPA per play minus defensive EPA allowed per play.Defensive Success RateThe percentage of opponent plays that meet success-rate thresholds; lower is better for the defense.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.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24