SportsJuly 15, 2026

backfield

/ˈbæk.fiːld/

Definition

In American football, the area of the field behind the line of scrimmage where the quarterback and running backs line up.

Etymology

The word is a compound formed by combining 'back' (referring to the players positioned behind the front line) and 'field' (the area of play). It emerged in American football terminology in the late 19th century.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the position group of running backs who will compete for the starting role in the upcoming season. It highlights the personnel changes in that specific unit for the Texas A&M team.

Texas A&M snubbed from On3's Top 10 college football offense rankings

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Aggies Wire

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