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Possessions Per Game in College Football
In college football, Possessions Per Game means: The average number of offensive drives or possessions a team has per game. It is commonly calculated as Offensive possessions ÷ games.
Definition
The average number of offensive drives or possessions a team has per game.
Formula
Offensive possessions ÷ games
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
PossessionA team's turn controlling the ball.DriveA sequence of offensive plays by one team.PaceHow quickly a team plays, often measured by plays per game, seconds per play, or possessions 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