Max Olson, ESPN Staff Writer, covers the Big 12 and emphasizes the importance of stop rate in evaluating defensive success in college football. Stop rate measures the percentage of a defense’s drives that end in punts, turnovers, or a turnover on downs. Olson provides the final regular season stop rate standings for the 2024 season, with Texas leading the pack. This metric is a simple yet effective way to assess a team’s defensive performance on a per-drive basis, showcasing which teams excel at preventing their opponents from scoring.
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Is Newcastle vs Atletico Madrid on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch pre-season friendly today
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle faces Atletico Madrid today in their final pre-season friendly, having drawn their last two matches and failed to secure any wins this summer. The future of star striker Alexander Isak remains uncertain, while Joe Willock is sidelined with injury; the match kicks off at 4pm BST and can be streamed on NUFC TV for £6.99. Want More Context? 🔎
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