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What is Yards Per Reception in college football?
YPR
In college football, Yards Per Reception means: Receiving yards divided by receptions. It gives context for receiver usage, route depth, and yards after the catch.
Quick Answer
In college football, Yards Per Reception means: Receiving yards divided by receptions. It gives context for receiver usage, route depth, and yards after the catch.
Definition
Yards per reception measures the average yards gained per catch.
Formula
Receiving yards ÷ receptions
Why It Matters
It gives context for receiver usage, route depth, and yards after the catch.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Yards Per Reception context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
ReceptionsCompleted passes caught by a player.Receiving YardsYards gained on completed passes caught by a player.Explosive PlayA high-yardage play that creates a major field-position swing.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