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Game Basics
Overtime in College Football
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In college football, Overtime means: Extra periods used to decide a game tied after regulation. It is used to describe game basics context in college football.
Definition
Extra periods used to decide a game tied after regulation. College football overtime gives each team possessions rather than using a single sudden-death possession.
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Related Glossary Terms
PossessionA team's turn controlling the ball.Game ClockThe clock that tracks time remaining in a quarter, half, or overtime period.Two-Point ConversionA post-touchdown try where the offense attempts to score from short range for two points instead of kicking for one.Booth ReviewA replay review initiated by the replay official rather than by a coach.BoundaryThe short side of the field when the ball is spotted closer to one sideline.Coach's ChallengeA request by a coach asking officials to review a play, subject to challenge rules and timeout availability.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24