Defense
What does PBU mean in college football?
PBU
In college football, Pass Breakup means: A defender prevents a pass from being completed without intercepting it. It is used to describe defense context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Pass Breakup means: A defender prevents a pass from being completed without intercepting it. It is used to describe defense context in college football.
Definition
A pass breakup is credited when a defender disrupts a pass and prevents a completion without recording an interception.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Pass Breakup context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
Passes DefendedInterceptions plus pass breakups.InterceptionA pass caught by the defense.Havoc RateThe percentage of plays where a defense creates disruption.3-4 DefenseA defense with three defensive linemen and four linebackers.4-3 DefenseA defense with four defensive linemen and three linebackers.A-GapThe gap between the center and guard.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24