Penalties
What is Block in the Back in college football?
In college football, Block in the Back means: A penalty for illegally blocking an opponent from behind. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Block in the Back means: A penalty for illegally blocking an opponent from behind. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Definition
A penalty for illegally blocking an opponent from behind.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
Blindside BlockA block delivered from outside an opponent's field of vision, often subject to safety restrictions.ClippingAn illegal block from behind at or below the waist.Chop BlockAn illegal low block combined with another block against the same defender.Defensive Pass InterferenceA penalty when a defender illegally contacts or restricts a receiver's chance to catch a pass.Delay of GameA penalty usually called when the offense fails to snap the ball before the play clock expires.EncroachmentA pre-snap defensive violation involving illegal entry into the neutral zone, often causing contact or an offensive reaction.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24