What is a 'turnover'?

What is a 'turnover'?

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A turnover can happen a lot of different ways. It usually happens on offense, but it also has happened on special teams. A turnover is when the running back fumbles the ball, the quarterback throws interception, or is hit by a defensive player and fumbles the football, and the defensive team recovers it. That's what is called a turnover.