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Football Slang
Body-Bag Game in College Football
In college football, Body-Bag Game means: A slang term for a lopsided guarantee game where an overmatched team is paid to play a stronger opponent. It is used to describe football slang context in college football.
Definition
A slang term for a lopsided guarantee game where an overmatched team is paid to play a stronger opponent.
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Related Glossary Terms
Guarantee GameAnother term for a paid nonconference game, usually involving a payment to the visiting team.Buy GameA game where one program pays another, often a lower-resource opponent, to play at its stadium.CupcakeA weaker opponent scheduled by a stronger program, usually in nonconference play.Backdoor CoverA late score that affects the betting spread without changing the likely game winner.Cover the SpreadTo beat the point spread in betting terms.Letdown SpotA game where a team may underperform after an emotional or high-profile win.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24