1. What is the NCAA Passer Rating?

The NCAA passer rating is a measure of quarterback performance in college football. Unlike the NFL formula, it uses a simpler calculation that emphasizes touchdowns and yards while penalizing interceptions.

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 efficiency (high completion percentage), production (yards and touchdowns), and punishes turnovers (interceptions).

3. Importance of Passer Rating

Details: The passer rating is a key metric for evaluating quarterback performance in college football, helping coaches and scouts assess player effectiveness.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all statistics from a game or season. Pass attempts must be at least 1. Higher values indicate better performance.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How does this differ from NFL passer rating?
A: The NCAA formula is simpler and produces higher numbers than the NFL's more complex 0-158.3 scale.

Q2: What's a good college passer rating?
A: Typically 140+ is good, 160+ is excellent, and 180+ is outstanding for a season.

Q3: Why doesn't it account for sacks?
A: NCAA passer rating focuses purely on passing statistics. Sacks are tracked separately.

Q4: Can this be used for single-game evaluation?
A: Yes, it works for both single-game and season-long statistics.

Q5: What are the limitations of this metric?
A: It doesn't account for game context, opponent strength, or rushing contributions.