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Scrimmage Yards in College Football
In college football, Scrimmage Yards means: A player's rushing yards plus receiving yards. It is useful for evaluating running backs and versatile skill players.
Definition
Scrimmage yards combine rushing yards and receiving yards for an individual player.
Formula
Rushing yards + receiving yards
Why It Matters
It is useful for evaluating running backs and versatile skill players.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
All-Purpose YardsAll-purpose yards combine multiple yardage categories for a player.Rush YardsNet yards gained on rushing plays.Receiving YardsYards gained on completed passes caught by a player.Catch RateReceptions divided by targets.Completion PercentageThe percentage of pass attempts that are completed.DropA catchable pass that a receiver fails to catch.
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Last reviewed 2026-04-24