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What is Yards Per Carry in college football?

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YPC

In college football, Yards Per Carry means: Rushing yards divided by rushing attempts. It is a simple rushing efficiency stat, though it can be skewed by explosive runs or sacks depending on the data source.

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Quick Answer

In college football, Yards Per Carry means: Rushing yards divided by rushing attempts. It is a simple rushing efficiency stat, though it can be skewed by explosive runs or sacks depending on the data source.

Definition

Yards per carry measures the average rushing yards gained per attempt.

Formula

Rushing yards ÷ rushing attempts

Example

A back with 80 rushing yards on 16 carries averaged 5.0 yards per carry.

Why It Matters

It is a simple rushing efficiency stat, though it can be skewed by explosive runs or sacks depending on the data source.

How CFB Track Uses It

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

Rush YardsNet yards gained on rushing plays.Rushing Success RateThe percentage of rushing plays that meet a success threshold.Stuff RateThe percentage of rushing plays stopped at or behind the line of scrimmage.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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