EPA Per Play vs Total EPA
EPA per play is better for comparing team quality across pace. Total EPA can still matter when measuring total game impact or workload.
Advanced Metrics
What is EPA Per Play in college football?
In college football, EPA Per Play means: Total EPA divided by total plays. It is useful for comparing efficiency across teams with different tempos.
Quick Answer
In college football, EPA Per Play means: Total EPA divided by total plays. It is useful for comparing efficiency across teams with different tempos.
Definition
EPA per play measures the average expected points value created or allowed on each play.
Formula
Total EPA ÷ plays
Example
A team with 21.0 total EPA on 70 plays averaged 0.30 EPA per play.
How to Interpret It
Positive offensive EPA per play means the offense is adding scoring value on average. Lower defensive EPA per play allowed is better for defenses.
Common Comparisons
EPA Per Play vs PPA
Both are points-based efficiency concepts. PPA is CFBD's source-provided predicted-points value, while EPA wording usually refers to expected-points change from before to after a play.
Why It Matters
It is useful for comparing efficiency across teams with different tempos.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack treats EPA per play as an efficiency lens next to success rate, yards per play, PPA, and opponent-adjusted team stats.
Related Glossary Terms
Expected Points AddedEPA estimates how much a play changed a team's expected points.Success RateThe percentage of plays that gain enough yardage based on down and distance.Yards Per PlayTotal offensive yards divided by offensive plays.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.
Related CFB Track Pages
Last reviewed 2026-04-24