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Defense
Gap in College Football
In college football, Gap means: The space between offensive linemen that defenders are assigned to control. It is used to describe defense context in college football.
Definition
The space between offensive linemen that defenders are assigned to control.
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Related Glossary Terms
A-GapThe gap between the center and guard.B-GapThe gap between the guard and tackle.C-GapThe gap outside the offensive tackle.3-4 DefenseA defense with three defensive linemen and four linebackers.4-3 DefenseA defense with four defensive linemen and three linebackers.Assisted TackleA tackle credited to more than one defender.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24