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What does PI mean in college football?
PI
In college football, Pass Interference means: A penalty for illegally hindering an eligible receiver's opportunity to catch a pass. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Pass Interference means: A penalty for illegally hindering an eligible receiver's opportunity to catch a pass. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Definition
A penalty for illegally hindering an eligible receiver's opportunity to catch a pass.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Pass Interference context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
Offensive Pass InterferenceA penalty when an offensive player illegally blocks, pushes off, or interferes with a defender before the pass arrives.Defensive Pass InterferenceA penalty when a defender illegally contacts or restricts a receiver's chance to catch a pass.CoverageThe defensive strategy used to guard receivers and defend passes, usually through man coverage, zone coverage, or a mix of both.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