line of scrimmage

Example Sentences

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If there’s trust on the back end, James can move up closer to the line of scrimmage to make plays and wreak havoc.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 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

Jacksonville looks like a playoff team when it can win at the line of scrimmage.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

Instead, while players from both teams piled up near the line of scrimmage, he spun out to the right and ran untouched into the end zone for a 35-yard, game-winning score.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

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