Game Basics
What is Timeout in college football?
In college football, Timeout means: A stoppage requested by a team to stop the game clock, discuss strategy, make substitutions, or avoid a penalty. It is used to describe game basics context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Timeout means: A stoppage requested by a team to stop the game clock, discuss strategy, make substitutions, or avoid a penalty. It is used to describe game basics context in college football.
Definition
A stoppage requested by a team to stop the game clock, discuss strategy, make substitutions, or avoid a penalty.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Timeout context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
Game ClockThe clock that tracks time remaining in a quarter, half, or overtime period.Play ClockThe countdown that limits how long the offense has to snap the ball before a delay-of-game penalty.Coach's ChallengeA request by a coach asking officials to review a play, subject to challenge rules and timeout availability.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.Dead BallA ball that is no longer live because the play has ended or officials have stopped action.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24