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Penalties
Roughing the Kicker in College Football
In college football, Roughing the Kicker means: A penalty for significant illegal contact against a kicker or punter. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Definition
A penalty for significant illegal contact against a kicker or punter.
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Related Glossary Terms
Running into the KickerA lesser kicking-contact penalty than roughing, usually involving less severe contact.KickerA special teams player who kicks field goals, PATs, and sometimes kickoffs.PunterA special teams player who punts the ball to change field position.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