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Pass Completion Percentage is a key statistic in college football that measures a quarterback's efficiency by calculating the percentage of pass attempts that result in completions. It provides insight into a quarterback's accuracy and decision-making abilities.
The calculator uses the standard completion percentage formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the ratio of completed passes to total attempts, multiplied by 100 to convert it to a percentage.
Details: Completion percentage is a critical metric for evaluating quarterback performance in college football. It helps coaches assess accuracy, consistency, and decision-making under pressure. A higher completion percentage typically indicates better quarterback efficiency and offensive success.
Tips: Enter the number of completions and total pass attempts. Both values must be valid (completions cannot exceed attempts, attempts must be greater than 0).
Q1: What is considered a good completion percentage in college football?
A: Generally, a completion percentage above 60% is considered good, while above 65% is excellent at the college level.
Q2: Does completion percentage account for dropped passes?
A: No, the statistic only measures completed passes vs attempts, regardless of whether incompletions were due to quarterback error or receiver drops.
Q3: How does college completion percentage compare to NFL standards?
A: College completion percentages are typically slightly lower than NFL averages due to differences in offensive systems, receiver talent, and defensive schemes.
Q4: Can completion percentage be misleading?
A: Yes, a high percentage with mostly short passes may not be as valuable as a slightly lower percentage with more downfield throws and bigger gains.
Q5: How often should completion percentage be calculated?
A: It's typically calculated per game, per season, and as a career statistic to track performance trends over time.