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Football Slang
Trap Game in College Football
In college football, Trap Game means: A game where a favored team may overlook an opponent because of schedule context. It is used to describe football slang context in college football.
Definition
A game where a favored team may overlook an opponent because of schedule context.
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Related Glossary Terms
Letdown SpotA game where a team may underperform after an emotional or high-profile win.Lookahead SpotA game before a major matchup where a team may be distracted by the upcoming opponent.UpsetA win by a team expected to lose.Backdoor CoverA late score that affects the betting spread without changing the likely game winner.Body-Bag GameA slang term for a lopsided guarantee game where an overmatched team is paid to play a stronger opponent.Cover the SpreadTo beat the point spread in betting terms.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24