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Defense
Scoop and Score in College Football
In college football, Scoop and Score means: A fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. It is used to describe defense context in college football.
Definition
A fumble recovery returned for a touchdown.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
TouchdownA six-point score earned when a player carries, catches, or legally possesses the ball in the opponent's end zone.TurnoverA loss of possession by the offense.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