National

1,779 plays · 4th & Short (2-3)

Pass rate
58%
Rush rate
42%
Pass success
53%
Rush success
58%
Pass EPA/play
+0.45
Rush EPA/play
+0.66

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About this page

What works on 4th & Short (2-3) in college football? Compare run vs pass rates, success rate, and EPA for 2025 against the national baseline.

The 4th & Short (2-3) 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 & Short (2-3)?
Open the explorer for 4th & Short (2-3) 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