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But in the aftermath, many questioned why Buffalo sent its kickoff into the end zone rather than squibbing it to force a return and take critical seconds off the clock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

After the Sun Devils nearly broke another return, USC opted to go with its other kicking option, Michael Brown, who resolved to simply squibbing kickoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2019

Earlier this week, special teams coach John Baxter noted that USC struggled with squibbing kicks and thus would avoid that strategy.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2019

The brawny Fielder had the only hit between them in the ninth, squibbing an infield single up the middle.

From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2011

This is the mere squibbing of politicians, while the enemy’s artillery is thundering at the gates!

From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by Jones, John Beauchamp