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What is Two-Minute Timeout in college football?

Two-Minute Warning

In college football, Two-Minute Timeout means: An automatic late-half stoppage near the two-minute mark used to manage end-of-half timing and broadcast/game administration. It is used to describe game basics context in college football.

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In college football, Two-Minute Timeout means: An automatic late-half stoppage near the two-minute mark used to manage end-of-half timing and broadcast/game administration. It is used to describe game basics context in college football.

Definition

An automatic late-half stoppage near the two-minute mark used to manage end-of-half timing and broadcast/game administration.

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Related Glossary Terms

Game ClockThe clock that tracks time remaining in a quarter, half, or overtime period.TimeoutA stoppage requested by a team to stop the game clock, discuss strategy, make substitutions, or avoid a penalty.Media TimeoutA stoppage used for television or broadcast breaks.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.

Last reviewed 2026-04-24