Stop rate for all 134 CFB teams: Texas ends regular season on top

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.

Full Article