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Defense
Contain in College Football
In college football, Contain means: A responsibility to keep the ball carrier or quarterback from escaping outside. It is used to describe defense context in college football.
Definition
A responsibility to keep the ball carrier or quarterback from escaping outside.
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Related Glossary Terms
Edge RusherA defensive end or outside linebacker whose main role is pressuring the quarterback from the edge.SpyA defender assigned to mirror and contain a mobile quarterback.Run FitA defender's assigned responsibility against the run.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