Advanced Metrics

What is SP+ in college football?

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SP Plus

In college football, SP+ means: A predictive college football rating system associated with efficiency, explosiveness, tempo, and opponent adjustment. It is used to describe advanced metrics context in college football.

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Quick Answer

In college football, SP+ means: A predictive college football rating system associated with efficiency, explosiveness, tempo, and opponent adjustment. It is used to describe advanced metrics context in college football.

Definition

A predictive college football rating system associated with efficiency, explosiveness, tempo, and opponent adjustment.

Example

A team with a strong SP+ rating may be viewed as better than its record if its underlying efficiency profile is strong.

Common Comparisons

SP+ vs FPI

SP+ and FPI are both predictive team-rating concepts, but they are built by different systems and should not be treated as interchangeable values.

How CFB Track Uses It

CFBTrack uses SP+ as a related advanced-metric concept when comparing predictive ratings, rankings, and team-strength language.

RatingA numerical estimate of team or player strength.FPIESPN's Football Power Index, a predictive team rating system.FEIA drive-based college football rating system that evaluates team efficiency.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.

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