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Special Teams
Muff in College Football
In college football, Muff means: A failed attempt to catch or control a loose ball, especially on a kick, that is not the same as possessing and fumbling it. It is used to describe special teams context in college football.
Definition
A failed attempt to catch or control a loose ball, especially on a kick, that is not the same as possessing and fumbling it.
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Related Glossary Terms
Punt ReturnA return attempt after receiving a punt.Kickoff ReturnA return attempt after receiving a kickoff.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.Coffin CornerA punt aimed near the sideline close to the opponent's goal line to pin the offense deep.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24