1. What is NCAA Passer Rating?

The NCAA passer rating is a measure of the performance of quarterbacks in college football. It provides a standardized way to compare quarterback performance across different games and seasons.

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 quarterbacks for completions, yards, and touchdowns while penalizing for interceptions and incomplete passes.

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 player effectiveness and compare quarterbacks across different teams and conferences.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all required statistics from a quarterback's game or season. Attempts must be greater than zero for the calculation to work. The result is a dimensionless number where higher values indicate better performance.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good NCAA passer rating?
A: Generally, a rating above 140 is considered good, above 160 is excellent, and above 180 is outstanding for college quarterbacks.

Q2: How does NCAA rating differ from NFL rating?
A: The NFL uses a more complex formula (max 158.3) while the NCAA formula produces higher numbers and has no upper limit.

Q3: Why are the coefficients different for NCAA vs NFL?
A: The NCAA formula was designed to better reflect the style of play in college football where passing games can be more explosive.

Q4: Can the rating be negative?
A: Yes, though rare, a quarterback with many interceptions and few completions could theoretically have a negative rating.

Q5: What's the highest NCAA passer rating ever?
A: The record varies by season, but elite quarterbacks in favorable systems have posted ratings over 200 in single seasons.