Can You Score A Touchdown And Ace This Football 101 Quiz?
Can a player keep running after falling to the ground untouched?

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Yes, the player carrying the football can keep running if they fall to the ground untouched. A possible exception could be if the quarterback is “giving themselves up,” sliding along the field feet-first while running with the ball.
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Can a player keep running after falling to the ground untouched?
- Not really
- No
- Yes
- It depends
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