1. What is College Football Passer Rating?

The College Football Passer Rating is a measure of the performance of quarterbacks in NCAA football. It provides a standardized way to compare quarterback performances across different games and seasons.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the NCAA passer rating formula:

Where:

• \( Y \) — Passing yards
• \( TD \) — Touchdown passes
• \( C \) — Completions
• \( I \) — Interceptions
• \( A \) — Attempts

Explanation: The formula rewards yards, touchdowns, and completions while penalizing interceptions, all normalized by the number of passing attempts.

3. Importance of Passer Rating

Details: Passer rating is a key statistic for evaluating quarterback performance in college football. It's used by coaches, scouts, and analysts to assess quarterback efficiency and compare players.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all passing statistics from a game or season. The number of attempts must be greater than zero for the calculation to work.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good college passer rating?
A: In NCAA football, a rating above 150 is generally considered good, while elite quarterbacks often have ratings above 170.

Q2: How does this differ from NFL passer rating?
A: The college formula is simpler than the NFL's more complex formula, which has different weights and additional components.

Q3: Can the rating be negative?
A: Yes, if a quarterback has many interceptions relative to other stats, the rating can be negative.

Q4: What are the limitations of passer rating?
A: It doesn't account for factors like sacks, rushing yards, or game situations. It also treats all yards equally regardless of when they were gained.

Q5: Who holds the NCAA record for highest season passer rating?
A: The record changes frequently, but typically the best single-season ratings are in the 200+ range.