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Special Teams
Fake Field Goal in College Football
In college football, Fake Field Goal means: A play where the kicking team lines up for a field goal but runs or passes instead. It is used to describe special teams context in college football.
Definition
A play where the kicking team lines up for a field goal but runs or passes instead.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
Field GoalA three-point scoring kick attempted through the uprights.KickerA special teams player who kicks field goals, PATs, and sometimes kickoffs.HolderA player who catches and holds the snap for field goal and PAT attempts.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