Defense
What is Pick Six in college football?
In college football, Pick Six means: An interception returned for a touchdown. It is used to describe defense context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Pick Six means: An interception returned for a touchdown. It is used to describe defense context in college football.
Definition
An interception returned for a touchdown.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Pick Six context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
InterceptionA pass caught by the defense.TouchdownA six-point score earned when a player carries, catches, or legally possesses the ball in the opponent's end zone.3-4 DefenseA defense with three defensive linemen and four linebackers.4-3 DefenseA defense with four defensive linemen and three linebackers.A-GapThe gap between the center and guard.Assisted TackleA tackle credited to more than one defender.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24