National

2,188 plays · 4th & 1

Pass rate
15%
Rush rate
85%
Pass success
59%
Rush success
72%
Pass EPA/play
+0.58
Rush EPA/play
+0.94

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About this page

What works on 4th & 1 in college football? Compare run vs pass rates, success rate, and EPA for 2025 against the national baseline.

The 4th & 1 play-call page aggregates college football plays in that down-and-distance window and compares run/pass success and EPA.

Should you run or pass on 4th & 1?
Open the explorer for 4th & 1 to see national pass rate, success rates, and EPA — then compare any school to the baseline.
What is success rate?
Success rate is the share of plays that gain enough yardage relative to down and distance (standard EPA-linked success definition).

Updated August 27, 2026