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What is Plays Per Game in college football?
In college football, Plays Per Game means: The average number of offensive plays a team runs per game. It is commonly calculated as Offensive plays ÷ games.
Quick Answer
In college football, Plays Per Game means: The average number of offensive plays a team runs per game. It is commonly calculated as Offensive plays ÷ games.
Definition
The average number of offensive plays a team runs per game.
Formula
Offensive plays ÷ games
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Plays Per Game context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
TempoThe pace at which an offense runs plays.PaceHow quickly a team plays, often measured by plays per game, seconds per play, or possessions per game.Possessions Per GameThe average number of offensive drives or possessions a team has per game.All-Purpose YardsAll-purpose yards combine multiple yardage categories for a player.Catch RateReceptions divided by targets.Completion PercentageThe percentage of pass attempts that are completed.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24