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Advanced Metrics
Net Yards Per Attempt in College Football
NY/A
In college football, Net Yards Per Attempt means: Passing yards adjusted for sacks, usually divided by attempts plus sacks. It is used to describe advanced metrics context in college football.
Definition
Passing yards adjusted for sacks, usually divided by attempts plus sacks.
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Related Glossary Terms
Yards Per AttemptPassing yards divided by pass attempts.SackA tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage on a passing play.Pass AttemptsThe number of forward passes attempted by a passer or team.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