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Advanced Metrics
Pace in College Football
In college football, Pace means: How quickly a team plays, often measured by plays per game, seconds per play, or possessions per game. It is used to describe advanced metrics context in college football.
Definition
How quickly a team plays, often measured by plays per game, seconds per play, or possessions per game.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFB Track uses glossary definitions like Pace to make stat pages, rankings, schedules, and player research easier to read without leaving the site context.
Related Glossary Terms
TempoThe pace at which an offense runs plays.Plays Per GameThe average number of offensive plays a team runs per game.Possessions Per GameThe average number of offensive drives or possessions a team has per game.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