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Penalties
Delay of Game in College Football
In college football, Delay of Game means: A penalty usually called when the offense fails to snap the ball before the play clock expires. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Definition
A penalty usually called when the offense fails to snap the ball before the play clock expires.
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Related Glossary Terms
Play ClockThe countdown that limits how long the offense has to snap the ball before a delay-of-game penalty.SnapThe act of putting the ball in play from the line of scrimmage, usually by the center to the quarterback.TimeoutA stoppage requested by a team to stop the game clock, discuss strategy, make substitutions, or avoid a penalty.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