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Pass Yards in College Football
In college football, Pass Yards means: Yards gained through completed forward passes. Passing yardage is a core volume stat, but it should be read with efficiency, attempts, sacks, turnovers, and opponent quality.
Definition
Pass yards are credited to a passer when completed forward passes gain yardage.
Why It Matters
Passing yardage is a core volume stat, but it should be read with efficiency, attempts, sacks, turnovers, and opponent quality.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
Completion PercentageThe percentage of pass attempts that are completed.Expected Points AddedEPA estimates how much a play changed a team's expected points.Yards Per PlayTotal offensive yards divided by offensive plays.All-Purpose YardsAll-purpose yards combine multiple yardage categories for a player.Catch RateReceptions divided by targets.DropA catchable pass that a receiver fails to catch.
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