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Advanced Metrics
Garbage-Time Adjustment in College Football
In college football, Garbage-Time Adjustment means: A method of reducing or removing low-leverage plays from statistical evaluation. It is used to describe advanced metrics context in college football.
Definition
A method of reducing or removing low-leverage plays from statistical evaluation.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
LeverageThe importance of a play or situation based on how much it can affect the game outcome.Adjusted EfficiencyAn efficiency metric modified for context such as opponent strength, game location, tempo, garbage time, or game state.Game ControlA measure of how much a team controlled the flow or win probability of a game.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.Average Depth of TargetAverage air yards per target.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24