Penalties
What does DPI mean in college football?
DPI
In college football, Defensive Pass Interference means: A penalty when a defender illegally contacts or restricts a receiver's chance to catch a pass. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Defensive Pass Interference means: A penalty when a defender illegally contacts or restricts a receiver's chance to catch a pass. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Definition
A penalty when a defender illegally contacts or restricts a receiver's chance to catch a pass.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Defensive Pass Interference context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
Pass InterferenceA penalty for illegally hindering an eligible receiver's opportunity to catch a pass.CoverageThe defensive strategy used to guard receivers and defend passes, usually through man coverage, zone coverage, or a mix of both.CornerbackA defensive back who primarily covers wide receivers.Blindside BlockA block delivered from outside an opponent's field of vision, often subject to safety restrictions.Block in the BackA penalty for illegally blocking an opponent from behind.Chop BlockAn illegal low block combined with another block against the same defender.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24