turnover on downs

noun

A situation where a team's offense loses possession of the ball due to failure to convert a touchdown, field goal or first down on their four opportunities. This is in contrast to a turnover by interception or fumble.

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Meanings

nounturnover on downs (plural turnovers on downs)

plural turnovers on downs

  1. American footballA situation where a team's offense loses possession of the ball due to failure to convert a touchdown, field goal or first down on their four opportunities. This is in contrast to a turnover by interception or fumble.
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APA

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MLA

“turnover on downs.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnover%20on%20downs. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “turnover on downs,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnover%20on%20downs.

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