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What is Rush Yards in college football?

In college football, Rush Yards means: Net yards gained on rushing plays. Rushing yardage is a key volume stat, but it should be read alongside yards per carry, opponent strength, sacks, and game script.

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Quick Answer

In college football, Rush Yards means: Net yards gained on rushing plays. Rushing yardage is a key volume stat, but it should be read alongside yards per carry, opponent strength, sacks, and game script.

Definition

Rush yards measure net yardage gained by a player or team on rushing attempts.

Why It Matters

Rushing yardage is a key volume stat, but it should be read alongside yards per carry, opponent strength, sacks, and game script.

How CFB Track Uses It

CFBTrack uses Rush Yards context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.

Related Glossary Terms

Yards Per CarryRushing yards divided by rushing attempts.Rushing Success RateThe percentage of rushing plays that meet a success threshold.Scrimmage YardsA player's rushing yards plus receiving yards.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.

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