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Advanced Metrics
Route Participation in College Football
In college football, Route Participation means: The percentage of pass plays on which a player runs a route. It is used to describe advanced metrics context in college football.
Definition
The percentage of pass plays on which a player runs a route.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFB Track uses glossary definitions like Route Participation to make stat pages, rankings, schedules, and player research easier to read without leaving the site context.
Related Glossary Terms
Target ShareThe percentage of a team's passing targets directed to a specific player.Wide ReceiverAn eligible receiver who usually lines up outside or in the slot to catch passes.Tight EndAn eligible offensive player who combines receiving and blocking responsibilities.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