What Scores Are Not Possible in Football?

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Among the Non-Viable Outcomes Are 1-1, 1-0, 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1, and 7-1. Five to 1 Is Impossible Because It Can Only Occur After a Field Goal and a Conventional Safety While 7 to 1 Is Also Impossible Because a Team Can Only Get to 7 After Scoring a Touchdown by Successfully Kicking a Pat.

James H. Sterling

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