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What is Total Offense in college football?

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In college football, Total Offense means: Combined rushing and forward passing yardage. It is commonly calculated as Team total offense = net rushing yards + net passing yards; QB profile total offense = passing yards + rushing yards.

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Quick Answer

In college football, Total Offense means: Combined rushing and forward passing yardage. It is commonly calculated as Team total offense = net rushing yards + net passing yards; QB profile total offense = passing yards + rushing yards.

Definition

Total offense combines net rushing yardage and forward passing yardage. On CFBTrack team and game pages, that means rushing yards plus net passing yards. On quarterback profile cards, total offense means the passer's passing yards plus rushing yards.

Formula

Team total offense = net rushing yards + net passing yards; QB profile total offense = passing yards + rushing yards

How CFB Track Uses It

CFBTrack uses Total Offense context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.

Caveats

Receiving yards, return yards, and other all-purpose yardage are separate stat families.

Rush YardsNet yards gained on rushing plays.Pass YardsYards gained through completed forward passes.Yards Per PlayTotal offensive yards divided by offensive plays.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.