In football, does a touchdown count as a first down?

Answer 1

NFL and college/high school are different.
In the NFL, all touchdowns from scrimmage count as a first down.

In high school and college, it is just a little bit different. If a touchdown is scored on a goal to go play, no first down.

If the play from scrimmage has a line to gain for first down before the touchdown is scored, then there is a first down.

Answer 2

Yes it is as the line to gain was reached when the ball was declared dead beyond the goalline.

The line to gain is the forward stake. Every time the offense has the ball in its possession become dead beyond the line it is a first down.

I did not know this until a few years ago. This has been the rule for some time.

Answer 3

For statistical purposes, yes...

Answer 4

No because their is no down after a touchdown.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Its the final down. After that is the PAT/conversion attempt. If you score a TD on first down, you're not going to be wondering what you should do on 2nd or 3rd down

Answer 7

officials don't say if it is or not because it doesn't make a difference so you cant really have a right answer

Answer 8

Well if you get a TD you dont have to worry about a first down

Answer 9

Not exactly, When a touchdown is scored, the offense must either attempt a field goal (extra point) or a two point conversion( No matter what down, as long as there is not a turn over) they then must kick off to the opposing team.

Answer 10

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