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Game Basics
Dead Ball in College Football
In college football, Dead Ball means: A ball that is no longer live because the play has ended or officials have stopped action. It is used to describe game basics context in college football.
Definition
A ball that is no longer live because the play has ended or officials have stopped action.
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Related Glossary Terms
Live BallA ball that is legally in play and can be advanced, possessed, or turned over.Forward ProgressThe farthest point a ball carrier reaches before being stopped or driven backward by the defense.PenaltyA rules violation that usually results in yardage, loss of down, automatic first down, disqualification, or another enforcement outcome.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.Coach's ChallengeA request by a coach asking officials to review a play, subject to challenge rules and timeout availability.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24