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What is Ineligible Receiver Downfield in college football?

Ineligible Man Downfield

In college football, Ineligible Receiver Downfield means: A penalty when an ineligible offensive player, usually a lineman, goes too far downfield before a legal forward pass. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.

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In college football, Ineligible Receiver Downfield means: A penalty when an ineligible offensive player, usually a lineman, goes too far downfield before a legal forward pass. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.

Definition

A penalty when an ineligible offensive player, usually a lineman, goes too far downfield before a legal forward pass.

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Related Glossary Terms

Offensive LineThe five-man unit that blocks for the quarterback and running game.Run-Pass OptionA play where the quarterback can choose between a run and a pass based on the defense.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.ClippingAn illegal block from behind at or below the waist.

Last reviewed 2026-04-24