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Yes.
The only 'weird' fumble rule is on 4th down. On 4th down, only the fumbler may advance his own fumble. If any other offensive player gets possession, the ball is dead and placed at the spot of the fumble.
Since a kickoff is, by definition, not 4th down, it can be advanced.
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Can you advance a fumble on a kickoff in college football?
Yes
Can the defense advance a fumble in college football?
Yes. There was a rule in college football where the defense could not advance the ball after recovering a fumble but it was abolished in 1992.
Can a fumbled football be advanced at the high school level?
Yes the football can be advanced by any team Incorrect - the defense cannot advance a fumble in high school football. The play is blown dead upon fumble and the ball spotted where the change in possession occurred.
What are the terms used in football?
There are many terms used in American football. Some include kickoff, punt, pass attempt, sidelines, pass, fumble, false start, and end zone.
In college football if a players foot hits the ball causing a fumble is a penalty?
If the 'kick' is intentional, it is an illegal kick penalty. If it is unintentional, it is a fumble.
What does a fumble mean in football?
A fumble is when a player with the ball drops it.
Can you return a fumble on a two point conversion in college football?
Obviously its two points for the returning team.
Can the football touch the ground in College football?
"no it cant ever touch the ground unless a fumble" Completely incorrect. A lateral pass can touch the ground in the NFL and collegiate football.
What is the NFL record for most total returns for a touchdown in a career?
Through Week 12 of the 2008 season, for most returns (kickoff, punt, interception, fumble) that would be Deion Sanders with 19 (6 kickoff, 3 punt, 9 interception, 1 fumble). For kick returns (kickoff and punt) that would be Brian Mitchell with 13 (9 kickoff, 4 punt). Dante Hall has 12 (6 kickoff, 6 punt) and Eric Metcalf has 12 (10 punt, 2 kickoff). Devin Hester has 11 (7 punt, 4 kickoff).
What six letter football term means to drop the football?
Fumble.
What does ff mean in football?
"FF" stands for "Forced Fumble" When a player knocks the football loose or strips the ball from a player that has full possession of the football is considered a Forced Fumble (FF).
When can't a pro football player advance a fumble?
they can
