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touchdown

[tuhch-doun] / ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn /
NOUN
a goal in football
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NOUN
a landing
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Two years later, on Sept. 2, 2017, then-coach Clay Helton called on the 20-year-old long snapper for an extra-point attempt following a USC touchdown against Western Michigan.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

He was named team MVP his senior year and finished his college career with nine interceptions and 40 pass deflections, as well as one punt return for a touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

He also had two rushing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Adams, who led the league in touchdown catches, is due to earn $18 million in base salary on a salary-cap number of $28 million, according to Overthecap.com.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Three plays later he threw his fourth touchdown pass of the night, tying a Permian record for most touchdown passes in a game.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger



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