Eli5 why in football do they always reference rest as beneficial to the defense?

Question

So watching college football today the announcers always make a statement like “That drive took 10 minutes so the defense got a good rest”. How is that rest only beneficial to the defense and not for the opposing offense?

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Answer 1

Part of the premise of your question is incorrect. 10 min of rest of beneficial for both teams, it’s MORE beneficial for the defense for the reasons that have been listed.