Special Teams
What does FG mean in college football?
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In college football, Field Goal means: A three-point scoring kick attempted through the uprights. It is used to describe special teams context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Field Goal means: A three-point scoring kick attempted through the uprights. It is used to describe special teams context in college football.
Definition
A three-point scoring kick attempted through the uprights.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Field Goal context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
Field Goal PercentageThe percentage of field goal attempts that are made.KickerA special teams player who kicks field goals, PATs, and sometimes kickoffs.Fake Field GoalA play where the kicking team lines up for a field goal but runs or passes instead.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