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Special Teams
Onside Kick in College Football
In college football, Onside Kick means: A short kickoff designed to give the kicking team a chance to recover the ball. It is used to describe special teams context in college football.
Definition
A short kickoff designed to give the kicking team a chance to recover the ball.
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Related Glossary Terms
KickoffA free kick used to start each half and restart play after scoring plays.Squib KickA low kickoff designed to reduce return danger or manipulate clock and field position.PossessionA team's turn controlling the ball.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