re: That was the definition of a trap game.

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I believe the term for this situation is a "letdown game." Similar ideas, different variables.

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This.

I called it a semi-trap game earlier, but letdown game is the correct terminology.

Warm up game canceled, face 2 SEC opponents that beat you last year in back to back weeks, far travel game, early kickoff, 2nd game on the road in 3 weeks, upstart 3-0 team with nothing to lose, etc.

Prime criteria for a lack of focus letdown game.