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Special Teams
Fair Catch in College Football
In college football, Fair Catch means: A signal by a returner choosing not to advance a kick in exchange for protection from being tackled. It is used to describe special teams context in college football.
Definition
A signal by a returner choosing not to advance a kick in exchange for protection from being tackled.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
Punt ReturnA return attempt after receiving a punt.Kickoff ReturnA return attempt after receiving a kickoff.Kick-Catch InterferenceA penalty when the kicking team interferes with a returner's protected opportunity to catch a kick.Average Starting Field PositionThe average yard line where a team's drives begin.Blocked KickA field goal, PAT, or kickoff attempt deflected by the defense.Blocked PuntA punt deflected or stopped by the receiving team before it travels normally.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24