Box Score Stats
What does YAC mean in college football?
YAC
In college football, Yards After Catch means: Yardage gained by a receiver after catching a pass. It is used to describe box score stats context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Yards After Catch means: Yardage gained by a receiver after catching a pass. It is used to describe box score stats context in college football.
Definition
Yardage gained by a receiver after catching a pass.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Yards After Catch context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
Receiving YardsYards gained on completed passes caught by a player.ReceptionsCompleted passes caught by a player.Screen PassA short pass designed to let blockers get in front of the receiver.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