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Advanced Metrics
SP+ in College Football
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.
Definition
A predictive college football rating system associated with efficiency, explosiveness, tempo, and opponent adjustment.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFB Track uses glossary definitions like SP+ to make stat pages, rankings, schedules, and player research easier to read without leaving the site context.
Related Glossary Terms
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.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24