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Advanced Metrics
Passing Downs in College Football
In college football, Passing Downs means: Downs and distances where the offense is more likely to pass, usually because it needs significant yardage. It is used to describe advanced metrics context in college football.
Definition
Downs and distances where the offense is more likely to pass, usually because it needs significant yardage.
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Related Glossary Terms
Standard DownsDowns and distances where the offense has more play-calling flexibility, commonly including early downs and short-yardage situations.Pass AttemptsThe number of forward passes attempted by a passer or team.Sack RateThe percentage of passing dropbacks that result in sacks.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