Definition: A play in which the ball is ruled dead on or behind a team's own goal line, generally after a kickoff, punt, interception, or fumble.
Examples: After a touchback, the ball is spotted on the offense's 20-yard line.
About Football Glossary - Touchback
By James Alder, About.com
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