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:

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

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

3. Importance of Passer Rating

Details: The passer rating is a key metric for evaluating quarterback performance, comparing players across different games and seasons, and assessing player development.

4. Using the Calculator

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

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good college passer rating?
A: Ratings vary by era, but generally: 150+ is excellent, 130-150 is good, 110-130 is average, below 110 is poor.

Q2: How does this differ from NFL passer rating?
A: The NFL uses a more complex formula with different weights and a maximum rating of 158.3, while college rating has no upper limit.

Q3: Why are some stats weighted more than others?
A: Touchdowns are highly valuable (330 weight), while interceptions are heavily penalized (-200) because they significantly impact games.

Q4: Can this be used for single-game evaluation?
A: Yes, it works for single games or full seasons. More attempts generally provide a more reliable rating.

Q5: What are the limitations of this metric?
A: It doesn't account for rushing stats, game situations, or opponent strength. It's best used with other evaluation methods.