Special Teams
What is Return Team in college football?
In college football, Return Team means: The receiving team players responsible for catching and returning kicks or punts. It is used to describe special teams context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Return Team means: The receiving team players responsible for catching and returning kicks or punts. It is used to describe special teams context in college football.
Definition
The receiving team players responsible for catching and returning kicks or punts.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Return Team context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
ReturnerA player who returns kickoffs or punts.Coverage TeamThe kicking team players responsible for limiting returns.Punt ReturnA return attempt after receiving a punt.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