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Both of the nonscoring drives ended with dropped touchdown passes, though, which proved costly.

From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2022

The one nonscoring possession during that run ended with a fumble which led to Alcorn State’s second touchdown.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2021

And to the players, trying to shed their image as nonscoring losers the past two years, batting practice can't be taken seriously enough.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2012

Louden did not qualify for this event but is playing the first two rounds as a nonscoring marker.

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2010