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Game Basics
Turnover on Downs in College Football
In college football, Turnover on Downs means: A change of possession that happens when the offense fails to earn a first down after using its available downs. It is used to describe game basics context in college football.
Definition
A change of possession that happens when the offense fails to earn a first down after using its available downs.
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Related Glossary Terms
PossessionA team's turn controlling the ball.DriveA sequence of offensive plays by one team.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.Coach's ChallengeA request by a coach asking officials to review a play, subject to challenge rules and timeout availability.Dead BallA ball that is no longer live because the play has ended or officials have stopped action.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24