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Defense
Stuff Rate in College Football
In college football, Stuff Rate means: The percentage of rushing plays stopped at or behind the line of scrimmage. It shows defensive line disruption against the run.
Definition
Stuff rate measures how often a defense stops rushing plays for no gain or a loss.
Formula
Stuffed rushes ÷ opponent rushing attempts × 100
Why It Matters
It shows defensive line disruption against the run.
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Related Glossary Terms
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Last reviewed 2026-04-24