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Ruling in American football
In American football, a touchback is a ruling that is made, and signaled by an official, when the ball becomes dead on or behind a team's own goal line
Touchback
2011 American film
Touchback is a 2011 American sports film, written and directed by Don Handfield and starring Brian Presley, Melanie Lynskey, Kurt Russell, and Christine
Touchback_(film)
American actor
Game and Home of the Brave. Borderland was released in 2007. In the film Touchback, released in April 2012, he plays a high school football star (as Presley
Brian_Presley
zone can result in a touchback if downed by the receiving team without the ball being advanced beyond their goal line. When a touchback occurs, the ball is
List of NFL career punts leaders
List_of_NFL_career_punts_leaders
Australian actress
Smit-McPhee made her feature film debut in the 2011 American sports film Touchback, alongside Kurt Russell. In 2012, she featured in the American Broadcasting
Sianoa_Smit-McPhee
Method of starting a drive in gridiron football
attempts to regain possession of the ball by kicking it a short distance; a touchback, which may occur if the ball is kicked into the receiving team's end zone;
Kickoff_(gridiron_football)
Gridiron football in secondary schools
line is automatically a touchback; kicks cannot be returned out of the end zone. The spot of placement after all touchbacks—including those resulting
High_school_football
American actor
Looking Glass (2018); and the drama films Prey for Rock & Roll (2004) and Touchback (2011). Marcus Paul Blucas was born on January 11, 1972, in Butler, Pennsylvania
Marc_Blucas
Live loose ball in gridiron football
the opponent's end zone, and then goes over the end line or sideline, a touchback is awarded to the defensive team. If a team fumbles the ball out of bounds
Fumble
American football rule
Since 2018, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has had a touchback provision where fair catches caught anywhere inside the 25-yard line on
Fair_catch
team by holding it to stop its roll); a kicked ball comes to rest; a touchback occurs; or under NFL or college rules, on fourth down (or, in the NFL
American_football_rules
American filmmaker, author, and producer
Magazine as one of the "25 new faces of independent film". In 2012 the film Touchback was written and directed by Handfield, starring actors Kurt Russell and
Don_Handfield
City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States
Coopersville served as the primary filming location for the 2012 football film Touchback. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area
Coopersville,_Michigan
One-point score in Canadian football
recovered by the defence and downed in their own end zone are ruled as a touchback and no points are awarded, as in American football. Under Football Canada
Single_(football)
Tie-breaking method used in sports
off and the ball went out of the back of the end zone, resulting in a touchback and no time off the clock. Tim Tebow, then with the Denver Broncos, threw
Overtime_(sports)
American football boundary line
is from the ball carriers' opponent’s end zone, this will result in a touchback and the opponent will gain possession of the football at their own 20
End_line
American actor (born 1972)
Another Not Another Movie Himself 2012 Delirium Burell Sushi Girl Francis Touchback Rodriguez 2013 Look at Me Frank Blue Dream Robert Harmon 2014 Hercules
James_Duval
American/Canadian football player who specializes in kick returns
to his team for a return. If he decides that it is not, he can make a touchback by kneeling down in the end zone after catching the ball, ending the play
Return_specialist
106th season in franchise history, Final season under Jonathan Gannon
he dropped the ball just before crossing the goal line, resulting in a touchback. Later in the quarter, safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson intercepted a pass
2025_Arizona_Cardinals_season
Kick downfield to the opposing team in gridiron football
dead and the receiving team gets the ball at the spot of the catch. A touchback may be called if any of the following occur: (1) The kicked ball lands
Punt_(gridiron_football)
Line in American football and Canadian football
touchdown if recovered by the team that scores in that end zone, or a touchback if recovered and downed by the opposing team In the event of a kick recovered
Goal_line_(gridiron_football)
New Zealand actress (born 1977)
[the film] belongs to [Lynskey]". She then appeared in the sports drama Touchback (2011), receiving praise for her role as the childhood sweetheart of an
Melanie_Lynskey
American actor (born 1951)
Ramsey 2007 Death Proof Stuntman Mike McKay Cutlass Dad Short film 2011 Touchback Coach Hand 2013 The Art of the Steal Crunch Calhoun 2014 The Battered
Kurt_Russell
American football season
the second half, the Eagles received the opening kickoff, which was a touchback. The Eagles' initial drive of six plays gained 20 yards to midfield; however
2024 Kansas City Chiefs season
2024_Kansas_City_Chiefs_season
Part of the playing field in American football
the goal line while maintaining possession of or touching the ball, a touchback is awarded, costing the kicking team the advantage that comes with a successful
Coffin corner (American football)
Coffin_corner_(American_football)
College football game
19 went out of bounds, 10 were downed, 1 went into the end zone for a touchback, 4 were blocked, and 1 was fair caught. 67 punts (34 by Texas Tech, 33
1939 Texas Tech vs. Centenary football game
1939_Texas_Tech_vs._Centenary_football_game
American football season
A touchback will be ruled when a player fumbles the ball in the field of play and it goes out of bounds in the opponent's end zone. A touchback, not
1991_NFL_season
50th season in franchise history; last with Lavonte David and Mike Evans
Maye's pass to the endzone was intercepted by Tykee Smith, resulting in a touchback. Tampa Bay took over at the 20-yard line after the turnover. Trailing
2025 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season
2025_Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers_season
Area within the 20-yard line of the defensive team
ball in the red zone without going into the end zone (to avoid a 35-yard touchback) or landing short (an illegal procedure penalty). In the "Kansas Playoff"
Red_zone_(gridiron_football)
American actress (born 1983)
House Bunny Ashley Surfer, Dude Stacey Streak Ashley Short film 2012 Touchback Jenny Celeste and Jesse Forever Tera 2013 21 & Over Nicole Girls Season
Sarah_Wright
American actress
2010, Doubleday starred in the drama Almost Kings (formerly known as Touchback) directed by Marvin Jarrett (the founder of Nylon magazine). She appeared
Portia_Doubleday
American football season
the receiving team has the option of either treating the result as a touchback or replaying the down with a 5-yard penalty against the kicking team.
2005_NFL_season
Australian gridiron football player (born 1997)
NFL statistics as of 2025 Punts 142 Punting yards 6,781 Punting average 47.8 Longest punt 69 Inside 20 55 Touchbacks 11 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Tory_Taylor
Type of sports field
touchdowns, two-point conversions, and safeties are scored, and where touchbacks occur. Orange weighted pylons mark the four corners of each end zone.
American_football_field
College Football Playoff Semifinal bowl game
Penn state began the game receiving the opening kickoff and taking a touchback. On their second play from scrimmage during the first possession, Penn
2025_Orange_Bowl
American football player (born 1959)
20, and six touchbacks. In 1985, he appeared in 16 games. He recorded 91 punts for 3,777 yards, with 20 inside the 20 and 10 touchbacks. On August 29
Mike Horan (American football)
Mike_Horan_(American_football)
College football national championship game
second half. Ohio State's opening position began on the 25 following a touchback, but quickly fizzled into a three-and-out. Alabama started their opening
2021 College Football Playoff National Championship
2021_College_Football_Playoff_National_Championship
Time-based penalty in sports
punter a more advantageous punting distance to decrease the odds of a touchback. In Canadian football, the term "delay of game" is used for a different
Delay_of_game
1995 edition of the Super Bowl
third-down pass intended for wide receiver Tony Martin in the end zone for a touchback with 10 seconds left in the half, and the score remained 28–10 at halftime
Super_Bowl_XXIX
American football player (born 1996)
wide receiver N'Keal Harry to fumble the football in the endzone for a touchback during the 21–11 loss. In Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Baker
Jerome Baker (American football)
Jerome_Baker_(American_football)
College version of American/Canadian gridiron football
line following a touchback on either a kickoff or a free kick following a safety. The NFL adopted this rule in 2018. In all other touchback situations at
College_football
American football player (born 2000)
Thanksgiving, Likely fumbled a pass at the one-yard line that would result in a touchback. He finished the 2025 season with 27 receptions for 307 yards and one
Isaiah_Likely
American football season
possession at the previous line of scrimmage. Previously, it resulted in a touchback. The penalty for pass interference on the offensive team is reduced from
1975_NFL_season
American football player (born 2001)
attempts, punted twice for 81 yards, and had every kickoff result in a touchback. He missed the final half of the season following injuries, finishing
Will_Reichard
Sporting term
When looking for a lower field position for a punt, it is to prevent a touchback by having the punt go into the end zone. In basketball, teams may deliberately
Professional_foul
by a member of the receiving team, results in a touchback. The placement of the ball after a touchback varies by rule set and game situation. Under high
Comparison of American and Canadian football
Comparison_of_American_and_Canadian_football
American football player, coach, and administrator (born 1978)
was eventually recovered by Bengals' wide receiver Peter Warrick for a touchback. He started in all 16 games as a rookie in 2002 and made a career-high
Ed_Reed
American college sports rivalry
the kicker. If the Oklahoma A&M squad recovered the ball it would be a touchback, but if the University of Oklahoma squad recovered it, it would be a touchdown
Bedlam_Series
of Grass Colleen 2010 Helena from the Wedding Alice 2011 Win Win Cindy Touchback Macy 2012 Hello I Must Be Going Amy Eye of the Hurricane Amelia Kyte Seeking
Melanie_Lynskey_filmography
American football player
school career, he finished with 96% of his kickoffs which resulted in a touchback. He earned all-conference and all-region honors in 2018 and 2019 and was
Dragan_Kesich
American football player (born 1998)
88.9% Extra points made 25 Extra points attempted 26 Extra point % 96.2% Points 97 Longest field goal 55 Touchbacks 13 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Andre_Szmyt
91st season in franchise history
over the plain and would go out of bounds in the endzone resulting in a touchback. Under a minute remaining, the Eagles would march down to set up Jake
2023 Philadelphia Eagles season
2023_Philadelphia_Eagles_season
2017 National Football League championship game
and elected to receive the ball. Starting at their 25-yard line after a touchback, Brady completed passes to White, Amendola, and Hogan for gains of 6,
Super_Bowl_LI
College football bowl game and BCS National Championship
handled kickoffs, kicking the ball so hard that 57 of his 83 kickoffs were touchbacks. Janikowski was considered to have the potential to be an early selection
2000_Sugar_Bowl
American football player (born 1980)
goal attempts and a league-high 40 touchbacks. On January 2, 2011, Cundiff recorded his league-leading 40th touchback, which tied the NFL record set by
Billy_Cundiff
American football player (born 1998)
9-for-9 in the 2018 Music City Bowl against Purdue. He further forced 51 touchbacks on 70 total kickoffs. On November 24, 2018, against in-state rival Alabama
Anders Carlson (American football)
Anders_Carlson_(American_football)
American football player (born 1982)
Houston’s Chad Stanley (one touchback in 70 punts) and Detroit's Nick Harris (two touchbacks in 84 punts). His ratio of touchbacks-to-punts is best for any
Andy_Lee_(American_football)
American football player (born 1991)
the fourth quarter, Carr fumbled close to the endzone, resulting in a touchback, and the Raiders lost 20–17. On New Year's Eve, in the regular season
Derek_Carr
American football player (born 1999)
converted on a 57-yard field goal which tied the school record, and had nine touchbacks on ten kickoffs. For his performance on the week he was named the Pac-12
Lucas_Havrisik
American football player (born 1994)
season-high 6 touchbacks against Baylor. In 2013, Rose kicked a season-high 10 kickoffs against West Virginia and a season-high 5 touchbacks against Texas
Nick_Rose_(American_football)
Australian American football player (born 2001)
Career NFL statistics as of 2025 Punts 75 Punting yards 3,573 Punting average 47.6 Inside 20 30 Touchbacks 9 Tackles 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Jeremy_Crawshaw
Team sports primarily played in North America
kicked all the way into or through the opponent's end zone, resulting in a touchback and the ball being brought several yards out of the end zone to begin
Gridiron_football
1978 video game
though punting and kicking are possible. Kickoffs typically result in a touchback, with the following drive starting at the 20-yard line, but according
Electronic_Quarterback
Mascot for the NFL's Carolina Panthers
jumped on the ball even though it was a live ball, turning the play into a touchback. In 2020, Sir Purr made a number of headlines when Panthers wide receiver
Sir_Purr
American football player (born 1997)
the sixth-best season in school history. His 67 touchbacks – a dramatic improvement over his 20 touchbacks in 2016 – were also a school record, and they
Rodrigo_Blankenship
High school in Herndon, Virginia
2019. Smith, Todd C. (April 8, 2012). "WATN Follow Up: Handfield's Film 'Touchback' to Open". Herndon, VA Patch. Retrieved August 29, 2019 – via patch.com
Herndon_High_School
Professional American football league
move increases opportunities for kick returns and reduces the risk of a touchback. No kicking team member may line up further back than one yard behind
United States Football League (2022–2023)
United_States_Football_League_(2022–2023)
Means of scoring in gridiron football
passes caught beyond the goal line resulted in a loss of possession and a touchback. The increase from five points to six did not come until much later in
Touchdown
2016 NFL postseason game
the Packers intercepted Palmer again, this time in the end zone for a touchback. The Packers drove to mid-field, with Rodgers completing a 34-yard pass
Hail_Larry
American football player (born 1992)
touchdown and it was recovered by Cardinals' linebacker Karlos Dansby for a touchback in the first quarter. The following week, he earned his first career start
Tyrann_Mathieu
College football championship
1-yard rush by Nowakowski shortly after. Retaking possession following a touchback, Miami quickly faced 4th & 1 but converted on a 1-yard rush by Mark Fletcher
2026 College Football Playoff National Championship
2026_College_Football_Playoff_National_Championship
back into the end zone, where he took a knee for what he thought was a touchback. After discussion among the officials and a replay challenge by Green
Records for safeties in football
Records_for_safeties_in_football
kickoffs for touchback, game, 6 Harrison Butker – 7 kickoffs, 6 touchbacks – Kansas City vs. Philadelphia LVII Jake Elliott – 6 kickoffs, 6 touchbacks – Philadelphia
List_of_Super_Bowl_records
American football player (born 2002)
fumbled the ball at the end zone during his celebration, leading to a touchback instead of a touchdown. He played a total eight games during the season
Adonai_Mitchell
American football season
commits pass interference in their opponent's end zone, it is an automatic touchback. Brooklyn Dodgers: Jock Sutherland was replaced by Mike Getto. Chicago
1942_NFL_season
American football play
Mary pass Hand-off Incomplete pass Kickoff onside kick Lateral pass Punt touchback Rush Snap Turnovers Fumble Interception Muffed punt Peanut Punch Turnover
Interception
rare occurrence leads to a touchback, with the ball going over to the opposing team at their 20-yard line (Note that touchbacks during non-offensive special
List of gridiron football rules
List_of_gridiron_football_rules
American football player (born 1975)
NFL and was the fourth highest rookie mark in team history. His 17.5 touchback percentage on kickoffs was the second highest percentage in the league
Micah_Knorr
Gridiron football special teams position
theoretically possible in American football, but would likely result in a touchback, moreover this would require the line of scrimmage to be on the punting
Punter_(gridiron_football)
Position in gridiron football
incomplete passes in the end zone resulted in a change of possession and a touchback. Additionally, the rules required the ball to be snapped from the location
Quarterback
Season in franchise history
intercepted on 3rd down in the endzone by Packers safety Charlie Peprah for a touchback. The Packers and Bears swapped possessions and CB Tramon Williams returned
2010_Green_Bay_Packers_season
American football player (born 1989)
averaged 43.6 yards on 38 punts with 10 inside the 20-yard line, kicked 47 touchbacks on 54 kickoffs, converted 29 of 32 extra point attempts, and made 11 of
Jeff Locke (American football)
Jeff_Locke_(American_football)
American football player (born 1991)
averaged 45.1 yards on punts and also played kicker, having a 95 percent touchback rate when kicking off, along with making seven field goals as a senior
Pat_O'Donnell
2025 at Sea) Most punts (career): 985 - Rohn Stark, (1982–1994) Most touchbacks (career): 111 - Rohn Stark, (1982–1994) Most punts inside the 20 (career):
List of Indianapolis Colts team records
List_of_Indianapolis_Colts_team_records
American football tournament
knocking the ball loose and causing it to roll through the end zone for a touchback. Many observers argued Sorensen should have been penalized for targeting
2020–21_NFL_playoffs
2023 National Football League championship game
punt return, player 65 Kadarius Toney (Kansas City) Most kickoffs for touchback 6 Harrison Butker – 6 of 7 kickoffs (Kansas City) 6 Jake Elliott – 6 of
Super_Bowl_LVII
American film production company
Blood 2010 – Once Fallen 2010 – Mercy 2010 – Gun 2011 – Setup 2011 – Touchback 2011 – Catch .44 2012 – Lay the Favorite 2012 – Playback 2012 – Freelancers
Emmett/Furla_Oasis
American musician (born 1948)
Spheeris Yes No No Captain America: The First Avenger Joe Johnston No No Yes Touchback Don Handfield Yes No Yes A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas Todd Strauss-Schulson
William_Ross_(composer)
American football team season
reached the goal line, with the football going out of the end zone for a touchback. Following a Broncos' punt, Boswell atoned for his earlier blocked field
2018_Denver_Broncos_season
American football rule
between 50 and 60 yards and punting the ball would likely result in a touchback (the punt bounces into the opponent's end zone and they begin their drive
Dead_zone_(gridiron_football)
American football player (born 2002)
off 99 times and had 68 touchbacks. In 2024, Doman averaged 42.6 yards on 49 punts while kicking off 59 times with 37 touchbacks. He transferred to the
Tommy_Doman
Canadian football player (born 1981)
points, while also setting records with 45 career field goals and 31 touchbacks. He graduated in 2005 with a degree in exercise science. Suisham was selected
Shaun_Suisham
1989 film by Phil Alden Robinson
Retrieved July 15, 2022. Laff at the Movies (April 20, 2012). "Review: "Touchback" Is an Inspiring Drama that Will Make You Smile". Grand Rapids, MI: WOOD-TV
Field_of_Dreams
1991 video game
and sound; official NFL team logos in the end zones; user-controlled touchbacks; the ability to control a player to attempt a punt block; the in-game
Tecmo_Super_Bowl
College football championship game
their third drive of the second half on their 25-yard-line following a touchback. Following a 48-yard pass from Tagovailoa to Jeudy on the final play of
2019 College Football Playoff National Championship
2019_College_Football_Playoff_National_Championship
American football player (born 1996)
9% Extra points made 207 Extra points attempted 212 Extra point % 97.6% Points 681 Longest field goal 65 Touchbacks 105 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Chase_McLaughlin
American actor (born 1938)
2002 Panic General Roberts 2006 Beautiful Dreamer Colonel Chambers 2006 Read You Like a Book Unknown 2011 Touchback Duke, The Foreman (final film role)
Duke_Stroud
Position in gridiron football
kickoff. These players tend to have a strong leg, often capable of making touchbacks, and capable of keeping a ball in the bounds of the field of play but
Kickoff_specialist
(2007) Touch the Sound (2004) Touch the Wall (2014) A Touch of Zen (1971) Touchback (2011) Touchdown: (1931 & 2024) Touchdown, Army (1938) Touché and Go (1957)
List_of_films:_T
Scottish-American football player (born 1987)
which was negated by a penalty. A total of 36 of his 38 kickoffs were touchbacks and he averaged better than 42 yards per punt as a senior. As a standout
Graham_Gano
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n.
The act of touching the football down by a player behind his own goal line when it received its last impulse from an opponent; -- distinguished from safety touchdown.