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Game Basics
Safety (Scoring Play) in College Football
Safety
In college football, Safety (Scoring Play) means: A two-point score for the defense, usually when the offense is tackled or commits certain fouls in its own end zone. It is used to describe game basics context in college football.
Definition
A two-point score for the defense, usually when the offense is tackled or commits certain fouls in its own end zone.
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Related Glossary Terms
End ZoneThe scoring area at each end of the field.Goal LineThe line at the front of the end zone.TouchbackA dead-ball result that places the ball at a designated yard line.Booth ReviewA replay review initiated by the replay official rather than by a coach.BoundaryThe short side of the field when the ball is spotted closer to one sideline.Coach's ChallengeA request by a coach asking officials to review a play, subject to challenge rules and timeout availability.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24