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touchdown

[tuhch-doun] / ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn /
NOUN
a goal in football
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NOUN
a landing
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Just before Moore caught his first touchdown in a Bruins uniform, he was running another deep route when he ran into a referee, breaking up what may have been an explosive play.

From Los Angeles Times May 2, 2026

She told her young son that she would reward him with $1 for every flag he grabbed, and $5 for every touchdown he scored.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 25, 2026

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 also caught a touchdown pass in the game while accumulating 232 all-purpose yards.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 20, 2026

Lamar scored a touchdown early in the third quarter to tie the game 7-7, but Winchell threw a twenty-eight-yard touchdown pass to Hill to once again take the lead.

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

Back in September 1996, Antonio Freeman's performance lit up the American football stage as his two touchdowns helped the Green Bay Packers to an impressive win at the Seattle Seahawks.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

As a freshman last season, Green guided Westlake to an 11-1 record with 2,195 yards passing and 31 touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

In seven seasons, he has rushed for 7,803 yards from 1,840 carries and has scored 74 touchdowns.

From BBC May 27, 2026

In 2025, Stafford passed for 46 touchdowns, with eight interceptions.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

Name the last time a Permian team had been favored by three touchdowns and had lost!

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



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