1. What is the NCAA Passer Rating?

The NCAA Passer Rating is a measure of quarterback performance in college football. It evaluates passing efficiency by considering yards gained, touchdowns, completions, interceptions, and attempts.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the NCAA Passer Rating formula:

Where:

• \( yds \) — Passing yards
• \( td \) — Touchdown passes
• \( comp \) — Pass completions
• \( int \) — Interceptions
• \( att \) — Pass attempts

Explanation: The formula rewards yards gained, touchdowns, and completions while penalizing interceptions, all relative to the number of attempts.

3. Importance of Passer Rating

Details: The NCAA Passer Rating is crucial for evaluating quarterback performance, comparing players, and assessing team passing efficiency in college football.

4. Using the Calculator

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

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good NCAA Passer Rating?
A: Generally, ratings above 140 are considered good, above 160 excellent, and above 180 outstanding.

Q2: How does this differ from NFL Passer Rating?
A: The NCAA formula is simpler than the NFL's more complex rating system, with different weights for each component.

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

Q4: What's the highest possible rating?
A: There's no theoretical maximum, but practical limits exist based on game statistics.

Q5: Does it account for rushing stats?
A: No, this rating only evaluates passing performance. Other metrics measure overall quarterback play.