1. What is the College Passer Rating?

The College Passer Rating is a measure of quarterback performance in American football. It was developed as a standardized way to evaluate passing efficiency in college football, using basic passing statistics.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the original 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 provides a quick snapshot of a quarterback's efficiency. While it has limitations, it remains one of the most commonly cited statistics for evaluating quarterback performance.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all passing statistics from a game or season. Attempts must be greater than zero. The rating is dimensionless, with higher values indicating better performance.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good college passer rating?
A: Ratings above 150 are generally considered excellent, while ratings below 100 indicate below-average performance.

Q2: How does this differ from NFL passer rating?
A: The college formula is simpler and produces higher values than the more complex NFL formula.

Q3: What are the limitations of this rating?
A: It doesn't account for situational factors, rushing stats, or the quality of competition. It also overweights touchdowns.

Q4: Can this be used for high school football?
A: Yes, though high school stats may be less consistent and the rating scale may differ.

Q5: What's the highest possible rating?
A: There's no theoretical maximum, but practical maximums are typically in the 200-250 range for exceptional performances.