Ray,
If a pass is intercepted and the returner of the interception fumbles and loses that fumble is that a turnover for that team as well? Or are turnovers strictly applied to the offensive team at the start of a play where possession changes?
Thanks,
Chris
Chris – Once a player has clear possession of the football, fumbles it and it is recovered by the opposing team, it is a turnover. And, yes, you can have multiple turnovers on the same play. So, in the example you asked about, the offensive team would be charged with a turnover on the interception, and then the defensive team would be charged with a turnover on the fumble lost on the interception return.
Thanks for the clarification Ray!