line of scrimmage
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Whether the two opposing linemen actually met at the line of scrimmage that night in 1928 — or in 1929, when the schools played again — has surely been lost to history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
With under a minute remaining, he backpedaled until he was 26.5 yards behind the line of scrimmage, only to uncork a game-tying touchdown pass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
But under pressure, Williams retreated so far to buy himself time that he found himself 26.5 yards behind the line of scrimmage when he threw the ball.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
Daiyan Henley picked off a Maye deflection that was batted at the line of scrimmage by defensive tackle Teair Tart, giving the visitors the ball at the 10.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2026
Right before coming to the line of scrimmage, McDougal turned to Bevers and said simply, “This is it.”
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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