Advanced Metrics

What is Success Rate Allowed in college football?

In college football, Success Rate Allowed means: How often a defense allows opponent plays to meet success-rate thresholds. It is commonly calculated as Opponent successful plays ÷ opponent plays × 100.

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Quick Answer

In college football, Success Rate Allowed means: How often a defense allows opponent plays to meet success-rate thresholds. It is commonly calculated as Opponent successful plays ÷ opponent plays × 100.

Definition

How often a defense allows opponent plays to meet down-and-distance success-rate thresholds; lower values are better.

Formula

Opponent successful plays ÷ opponent plays × 100

How CFB Track Uses It

CFBTrack uses Success Rate Allowed context alongside related efficiency, explosiveness, and opponent-adjusted metrics so advanced stat pages are easier to compare.

Related Glossary Terms

Defensive Success RateThe percentage of opponent plays that meet success-rate thresholds; lower is better for the defense.Success RateThe percentage of plays that gain enough yardage based on down and distance.Net Success RateOffensive success rate minus defensive success rate allowed.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