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Boston College also blocked an extra point and returned it for two points.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Outlook: Boomer’s departure opened the door for redshirt freshman Grant Reddick, who connected on 67% (6 of 9) field goal attempts and was 25 of 25 on extra points.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
In total, Reichard is 21 of 26 (80.8 percent) on field goals this season, and 38 of 38 on extra points.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 1 Jan. 2025
After missing an extra point with 50 seconds left, Moody had one last chance to help his team with an onside kick.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
circa 1949, in the meaning defined above
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“Extra point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra%20point. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
extra point
noun
: a point scored in football after a touchdown by kicking the ball between the goalposts or advancing it a short distance into the end zone
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