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Offense
Trips in College Football
In college football, Trips means: A formation with three receivers aligned to one side. It is used to describe offense context in college football.
Definition
A formation with three receivers aligned to one side.
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Related Glossary Terms
Wide ReceiverAn eligible receiver who usually lines up outside or in the slot to catch passes.Slot ReceiverA receiver who lines up inside, between the outside receiver and offensive line.Bunch FormationA formation where multiple receivers align close together to create traffic and releases.11 PersonnelOne running back, one tight end, and three wide receivers.12 PersonnelOne running back, two tight ends, and two wide receivers.21 PersonnelTwo running backs, one tight end, and two wide receivers.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24