1. What is NCAA Passer Rating?

The NCAA Passer Rating is a measure of quarterback performance in college football. It considers passing yards, touchdowns, completions, interceptions, and attempts to evaluate a quarterback's efficiency.

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 weights different aspects of passing performance to produce a single efficiency rating.

3. Importance of Passer Rating

Details: The NCAA Passer Rating is crucial for evaluating quarterback performance, comparing players, and assessing game strategy effectiveness.

4. Using the Calculator

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

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good NCAA Passer Rating?
A: Ratings above 150 are generally good, with elite quarterbacks often exceeding 175. The scale has no upper limit.

Q2: How does this differ from NFL Passer Rating?
A: The NCAA formula is simpler and produces higher numbers than the NFL's more complex rating system.

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

Q4: Does it account for rushing stats?
A: No, this rating only evaluates passing performance. Some modern metrics include rushing.

Q5: Why use this instead of completion percentage?
A: This provides a more comprehensive evaluation by considering multiple aspects of passing performance.