The term 'Gridiron Conference' refers to a group of college football teams that compete against each other in the United States. The term is derived from the gridiron-shaped field on which the game is played. The conference is made up of teams from the Big Ten, Pac-12, SEC, and ACC conferences. The term 'HUDDLE' is used to describe the gathering of players before a play is run in American football. It is a way for the team to discuss strategy and plan their next move.