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Penalties
Roughing the Passer in College Football
In college football, Roughing the Passer means: A penalty for illegal contact against the quarterback after a pass or in a protected situation. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Definition
A penalty for illegal contact against the quarterback after a pass or in a protected situation.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
QuarterbackThe offensive player who usually takes the snap and directs the offense.Personal FoulA major penalty for illegal physical contact or unsafe conduct.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.ClippingAn illegal block from behind at or below the waist.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24