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front four

American

noun

Football.

the four defensive players positioned on the line of scrimmage in a common defensive alignment to guard against the run and to rush the passer.

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front four

Pape Gueye put Senegal in front four minutes into extra time.

From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026

Behind this front four, Tuchel plays with a midfield two consisting of one defensively strict player and one with more license to contribute to the attack.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2025

Creating pressure with USC’s front four was one of the main goals D’Anton Lynn had for his second year as defensive coordinator.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025

And you walk out on stage and there’s a motorcycle club in the front four rows.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2025

The front four of Carter was exhausted and barely charging.

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

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