Penalties
What is Intentional Grounding in college football?
In college football, Intentional Grounding means: A penalty when a passer illegally throws the ball away to avoid pressure without meeting the rule's exceptions. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Intentional Grounding means: A penalty when a passer illegally throws the ball away to avoid pressure without meeting the rule's exceptions. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Definition
A penalty when a passer illegally throws the ball away to avoid pressure without meeting the rule's exceptions.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
QuarterbackThe offensive player who usually takes the snap and directs the offense.PocketThe protected area around the quarterback formed by the offensive line during a pass play.PressureA pass-rush event that disrupts the quarterback, including sacks, hits, hurries, or forced movement.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