Box Score Stats
What is Total Defense in college football?
In college football, Total Defense means: The total yardage allowed by a defense. It is used to describe box score stats context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Total Defense means: The total yardage allowed by a defense. It is used to describe box score stats context in college football.
Definition
The total yardage allowed by a defense.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Total Defense context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
Rush YardsNet yards gained on rushing plays.Pass YardsYards gained through completed forward passes.Scoring DefensePoints allowed per game or per possession, depending on context.All-Purpose YardsAll-purpose yards combine multiple yardage categories for a player.Catch RateReceptions divided by targets.Completion PercentageThe percentage of pass attempts that are completed.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24