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Defense
Assisted Tackle in College Football
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In college football, Assisted Tackle means: A tackle credited to more than one defender. It is used to describe defense context in college football.
Definition
An assisted tackle is awarded when multiple defenders contribute to stopping the ball carrier.
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Related Glossary Terms
Solo TackleA tackle credited to one defender.TackleA defensive stop that ends the ball carrier's advance.Tackle for LossA tackle that stops the offense behind the line of scrimmage.3-4 DefenseA defense with three defensive linemen and four linebackers.4-3 DefenseA defense with four defensive linemen and three linebackers.A-GapThe gap between the center and guard.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24