Special Teams
What is Kickoff Return in college football?
In college football, Kickoff Return means: A return attempt after receiving a kickoff. It is used to describe special teams context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Kickoff Return means: A return attempt after receiving a kickoff. It is used to describe special teams context in college football.
Definition
A return attempt after receiving a kickoff.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Kickoff Return context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
ReturnerA player who returns kickoffs or punts.KickoffA free kick used to start each half and restart play after scoring plays.TouchbackA dead-ball result that places the ball at a designated yard line.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