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What is Net EPA Per Play in college football?
In college football, Net EPA Per Play means: Offensive EPA per play minus defensive EPA allowed per play. It is commonly calculated as Offensive EPA/play - defensive EPA allowed/play.
Quick Answer
In college football, Net EPA Per Play means: Offensive EPA per play minus defensive EPA allowed per play. It is commonly calculated as Offensive EPA/play - defensive EPA allowed/play.
Definition
Offensive EPA per play minus defensive EPA allowed per play.
Formula
Offensive EPA/play - defensive EPA allowed/play
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Net EPA Per Play 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.EPA Per PlayTotal EPA divided by total plays.EPA AllowedExpected Points Added allowed by a 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