1. What is College Passer Rating?

The College Passer Rating is a measure of quarterback performance in American football. It combines several passing statistics into a single number to evaluate a quarterback's efficiency.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the College Passer Rating formula:

Where:

• \( Y \) — Passing yards
• \( T \) — Touchdown passes
• \( C \) — Completions
• \( I \) — Interceptions
• \( A \) — Pass attempts

Explanation: The formula weights different aspects of passing performance (yards, TDs, completions, interceptions) relative to the number of attempts.

3. Importance of Passer Rating

Details: Passer rating is a key metric for evaluating quarterback performance, comparing players, and analyzing game strategy. It's used by coaches, scouts, and analysts.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all passing statistics from a game or season. Pass attempts must be greater than zero. Higher values indicate better performance.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good college passer rating?
A: In NCAA football, a rating above 150 is generally good, with elite quarterbacks often exceeding 175.

Q2: How does this differ from NFL passer rating?
A: The NFL uses a more complex formula with different weights and a cap on each component.

Q3: Can passer rating be negative?
A: Yes, with enough interceptions relative to other stats, the rating can be negative.

Q4: What's the highest possible college passer rating?
A: There's no upper limit in the college formula, unlike the NFL version which caps at 158.3.

Q5: Does this account for rushing stats?
A: No, this only measures passing efficiency. Other metrics like Total QBR include rushing.