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Cal only made one first down in the fourth quarter and spent the rest of the time successfullyrunningouttheclock.
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Passing plays are not typically used by a teamrunningouttheclock, as an incomplete pass will cause the game clock to stop.
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At the same time, the leading team (on defense, with second or third string players) may allow them to complete plays (which benefits them byrunningouttheclock).
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Tennessee resumedrunningouttheclockvia short runs up the middle of the field that kept the game clock ticking down.
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Wisconsin repeated the tactic, essentiallyrunningouttheclockon the first half.
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