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Offense
Trap in College Football
In college football, Trap means: A run concept where a blocker intentionally lets a defender upfield before trapping him with another blocker. It is used to describe offense context in college football.
Definition
A run concept where a blocker intentionally lets a defender upfield before trapping him with another blocker.
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Last reviewed 2026-04-24