1. What is NCAA Passer Rating?

The NCAA Passer Rating is a measure of quarterback performance in college football. It provides a standardized way to compare passing efficiency across different players and teams.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the NCAA Passer Rating formula:

Where:

• \( Comp \) — Pass completions
• \( Att \) — Pass attempts
• \( Y \) — Passing yards
• \( TD \) — Touchdown passes
• \( Int \) — Interceptions

Explanation: The formula rewards touchdowns and completions while penalizing interceptions, with passing yards weighted appropriately.

3. Importance of Passer Rating

Details: The NCAA Passer Rating is crucial for evaluating quarterback performance, comparing players, and making strategic decisions in college football.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all passing statistics from a game or season. Attempts must be greater than zero for calculation.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good NCAA Passer Rating?
A: Ratings above 150 are generally good, with elite quarterbacks often exceeding 175. The scale differs from NFL passer rating.

Q2: How does NCAA rating differ from NFL rating?
A: The NCAA formula is simpler and produces higher numbers than the NFL's more complex 158.3-maximum rating system.

Q3: Can rating be negative?
A: Yes, with enough interceptions and few completions/yards, the rating can be negative.

Q4: What's the highest possible rating?
A: There's no theoretical maximum, but practical maximums are around 250-300 for single games.

Q5: Does it account for rushing stats?
A: No, this is purely a passing efficiency metric. Other metrics exist for overall quarterback evaluation.