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Penalties
False Start in College Football
In college football, False Start means: An offensive penalty when a player illegally moves before the snap in a way that simulates the start of play. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Definition
An offensive penalty when a player illegally moves before the snap in a way that simulates the start of play.
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Related Glossary Terms
SnapThe act of putting the ball in play from the line of scrimmage, usually by the center to the quarterback.Illegal MotionA penalty involving illegal movement by an offensive player before the snap.Delay of GameA penalty usually called when the offense fails to snap the ball before the play clock expires.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