return game

noun

: a second game played between the same players or teams

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Part of the return issues certainly came from blocking woes ahead of the ball, but Boise State is looking to incorporate some more familiar faces — and speed — in the return game in 2026. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026 Price could provide a way to keep Dobbins available, and also brings special teams value in the return game, which will be needed if McLaughlin or Badie don’t make the final cut. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026 As a junior, Harris gained nearly 2,000 all-purpose yards as a receiver, rusher or through the return game. Dylan Heinrich, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026 Brown, a running back, was USC’s primary kick returner as a freshman and dabbled in the return game at Arizona State last season. David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for return game

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“Return game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20game. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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