Penalties
What is Face Mask in college football?
In college football, Face Mask means: A penalty for grabbing or twisting an opponent's face mask. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Face Mask means: A penalty for grabbing or twisting an opponent's face mask. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Definition
A penalty for grabbing or twisting an opponent's face mask.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
Personal FoulA major penalty for illegal physical contact or unsafe conduct.TackleA defensive stop that ends the ball carrier's advance.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.ClippingAn illegal block from behind at or below the waist.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24