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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