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Defense
3-4 Defense in College Football
In college football, 3-4 Defense means: A defense with three defensive linemen and four linebackers. It is used to describe defense context in college football.
Definition
A defense with three defensive linemen and four linebackers.
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Related Glossary Terms
Nose TackleA defensive tackle aligned over or near the center, often used in three-man fronts.Odd FrontA defensive front with an odd number of down linemen, often three.LinebackerA second-level defender who plays behind the defensive line against both run and pass.4-3 DefenseA defense with four defensive linemen and three linebackers.A-GapThe gap between the center and guard.Assisted TackleA tackle credited to more than one defender.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24