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Defense
Tackle in College Football
In college football, Tackle means: A defensive stop that ends the ball carrier's advance. It is used to describe defense context in college football.
Definition
A tackle is credited when a defender stops the ball carrier or contributes to stopping forward progress.
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Related Glossary Terms
Solo TackleA tackle credited to one defender.Assisted TackleA tackle credited to more than one defender.Tackle for LossA tackle that stops the offense behind the line of scrimmage.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.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24