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What is Net Punt Average in college football?

In college football, Net Punt Average means: Punt average adjusted for returns, touchbacks, and other outcomes. It is more useful than raw punt average because it shows how much field position a team actually gains.

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Quick Answer

In college football, Net Punt Average means: Punt average adjusted for returns, touchbacks, and other outcomes. It is more useful than raw punt average because it shows how much field position a team actually gains.

Definition

Net punt average measures the real field-position result of punts after accounting for return yards, touchbacks, and related outcomes.

Why It Matters

It is more useful than raw punt average because it shows how much field position a team actually gains.

How CFB Track Uses It

CFBTrack uses Net Punt Average context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.

Related Glossary Terms

Punt AverageTotal punt yards divided by punts.Inside 20A punt that pins the opponent at or inside its own 20-yard line.Average Starting Field PositionThe average yard line where a team's drives begin.Blocked KickA field goal, PAT, or kickoff attempt deflected by the defense.Blocked PuntA punt deflected or stopped by the receiving team before it travels normally.Coffin CornerA punt aimed near the sideline close to the opponent's goal line to pin the offense deep.

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