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Game Basics
Coach's Challenge in College Football
Challenge
In college football, Coach's Challenge means: A request by a coach asking officials to review a play, subject to challenge rules and timeout availability. It is used to describe game basics context in college football.
Definition
A request by a coach asking officials to review a play, subject to challenge rules and timeout availability.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
Instant ReplayA review system used to check certain officiating decisions with video.TimeoutA stoppage requested by a team to stop the game clock, discuss strategy, make substitutions, or avoid a penalty.Booth ReviewA replay review initiated by the replay official rather than by a coach.BoundaryThe short side of the field when the ball is spotted closer to one sideline.Dead BallA ball that is no longer live because the play has ended or officials have stopped action.DistanceThe number of yards needed for a first down.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24