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Offense
Counter in College Football
In college football, Counter means: A run play designed to mislead the defense with initial movement opposite the intended run direction. It is used to describe offense context in college football.
Definition
A run play designed to mislead the defense with initial movement opposite the intended run direction.
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Last reviewed 2026-04-24