What Is A PBU In Football? (Full Explanation)

There are many different acronyms in football to quickly explain various aspects of the game.

Many of these acronyms are for statistical purposes and are very well-known to people who play / follow the game.

These include things such:

  • "TD" for touchdown
  • "QB" for quarterback
  • "RB" for running back

One acronym that may not be as familiar in football is the "PBU".

This acronym stands for -- Pass Break Up.

A PBU is a statistic tracked in football for defensive players, most commonly by defensive backs who cover receivers.

Let's take a closer look at what a PBU is and how it gets recorded.

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