Football Abbreviations and Acronyms:

Like any industry, learning the abbreviations or acronyms is key to understanding what is going on around you. Football is no different and football abbreviations are as abundant as anywhere else! Here is a running list of common football abbreviations. Don’t see what you are looking for? Let us know and we’ll be sure to add it!

Football Positions Abbreviations

C – Center
CB – Corner Back
DB – Defensive Back
DE – Defensive End
DL – Defensive Lineman
DT – Defensive Tackle
FB – Full Back
FS – Free Safety
HB – Half Back
ILB – Inside Line Backer
K – Kicker
LT – Left Tackle
LB- Line Backer
MLB – Middle Line Backer
NT – Nose Tackle
OL – Offensive Lineman
OLB – Outside Line Backer
P – Punter
PR – Punt Returner
QB – Quarter Back
RB – Running Back
RT – Right Tackle
S – Safety
SS – Strong Safety
T – Tackle
TE – Tight End
WR – Wide Receiver

Football Conference Abbreviations

ACC – Atlantic Coast Conference
AFC – American Football Conference (NFL)
C-USA – Conference USA
FBS – Football Bowl Subdivision (essentially Division I football)
FCS – Football Championship Subdivision (essentially Division II and III football)
MAC – Mid American Conference
MWC – Mountain West Conference
NCAA – National College Athletic Association
NFC – National Football Conference (NFL)
NFL – National Football League
PAC 12 – Pacific Conference
SEC – Southeastern Conference

Football Stats Abbreviations

ATT – Attempts
AVG – Average
BLK – Blocked Kick
CMP – Completions
FG – Field Goal
FGA – Field Goal Attempt
FL – Fumbles Lost
INT – Interception
PAT – Point After Attempt
SK – Sacks
TB – Touchback
TD – Touchdown
TO – Turnovers Lost
YDS – Yards
Y/A – Yards per Attempt
Y/P – Yards per Play

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