Advanced Metrics
What is Target Share in college football?
In college football, Target Share means: The percentage of a team's passing targets directed to a specific player. It is commonly calculated as Player targets ÷ team targets × 100.
Quick Answer
In college football, Target Share means: The percentage of a team's passing targets directed to a specific player. It is commonly calculated as Player targets ÷ team targets × 100.
Definition
The percentage of a team's passing targets directed to a specific player.
Formula
Player targets ÷ team targets × 100
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Target Share context alongside related efficiency, explosiveness, and opponent-adjusted metrics so advanced stat pages are easier to compare.
Related Glossary Terms
TargetA pass thrown toward a specific receiver, whether caught or not.Route ParticipationThe percentage of pass plays on which a player runs a route.ReceptionsCompleted passes caught by a player.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