"Kickoff return" refers to a play in football where a team catches an opponent's kickoff and tries to run the ball back towards the opposite end of the field to gain as many yards as possible. Full definition
Show - stopping sophomore wideout Jeremy Maclin, who last season set an NCAA record for all - purpose yards by a freshman, officially launched his Heisman campaign in the second quarter with a 99 - yard kickoff return for a touchdown. (si.com)
Cole - Robinson goes 4 for 7 for 95 yards and a touchdown, and Deandre House brings in an 80 - yard kickoff return for a touchdown. (sbnation.com)
PITTSBURGH»S SPECIAL TEAMS A year after Notre Dame ran back three Panthers punts for touchdowns, the Irish's Allen Rossum and Jarious Jackson scored on kickoff returns in a 45 - 21 win. (si.com)