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A player is considered down in College Football when any part of their body, other than their hands or feet, touches the ground while in possession of the ball.

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When is the ball or player considered down in NFL football?

The runner is considered down when either a: His forward progress stops or b: any part of his body other than his foot or hand touches the ground AND he is touched by a player of an opposing team. There is no "down by contact" in college football. That's only in the pros. When a college player goes down he cannot get up and continue running, period. He does not have to be touched by an opposing player to be considered down.


When is a college football player considered down?

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Does the ankle count as down in college football?

no it is a knee that is considered a down.


Is a college football player down only if his knee touches the ground?

No ... if the shoulder, elbow, forearm, or wrist touch the ground the ball carrier is also considered down.


When is a player considered down in football?

A player is considered down in football when any part of their body, other than their hands or feet, touches the ground while in possession of the ball.


When are you down in college football Does a wrist count or is that part of your hand?

A wrist being down does not constitute a player being down. The rule stands the same in HS, college or NFL football.


When is a football player considered down on the field?

A football player is considered down on the field when any part of their body, other than their hands or feet, touches the ground while in possession of the ball.


Is a player considered down if he catches a pass falls gets up and keeps going?

In college football, once a player's knee touches the ground the play is whistled dead regardless of whether a defensive player made contact with the ball carrier. In the NFL, a defensive player must make contact with the ball carrier to have the play whistled dead. So to answer your question, in college the player is down and the play is over. In the NFL, the player is not down and the play continues.


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The goal of football is to move the ball down the field and into the end zone for a touchdown.


If a receiver's knee is down and he then catches the ball is it incomplete in college football?

No, it is considered a completed pass. A receiver may go to the ground to catch the ball, as long as it doesn't hit the ground.


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