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Turnover Margin in College Football
TO Margin
In college football, Turnover Margin means: Takeaways minus giveaways. Turnover margin is strongly connected to winning individual games, though it can be volatile over small samples.
Definition
Turnover margin compares the number of turnovers a team forces to the number it commits.
Formula
Takeaways - giveaways
Example
A team with 3 takeaways and 1 giveaway has a +2 turnover margin.
Why It Matters
Turnover margin is strongly connected to winning individual games, though it can be volatile over small samples.
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Related Glossary Terms
TurnoverA loss of possession by the offense.InterceptionA pass caught by the defense.Fumble RecoveryRecovering a loose ball after a fumble.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.
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Last reviewed 2026-04-24