Revolutionizing College Football: NCAA Approves New Technology Rules and Modifies Horse Collar Tackle Rule

The NCAA Football Rules Committee has recently approved new technology rules for all levels of college football, including the implementation of a two-minute warning similar to the NFL. This rule will include automatic timeouts in the last two minutes of the second and fourth quarters.

In addition to the two-minute warning, options for using tablets for in-game video, collaborative replay systems, and a modification to the horse collar tackle rule were also approved for all NCAA levels. The NCAA has also allowed for communication from coach to player through the quarterback’s helmet and one defensive player, but currently this rule only applies to FBS teams. Non-FBS leagues interested in utilizing this technology have until June 15th to submit proposals to the Football Rules Committee.

The NCAA is continuously looking for ways to improve safety and enhance gameplay for college football players at all levels. These new technology rules are just one example of how they are working towards that goal. For more information and to read the full NCAA Release, click here.