BOONE, NC - OCTOBER 1: Quarterback Taylor Lamb #11 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers evades safety Bryan Williams #20 of the Georgia State Panthers, safety Bobby Baker #2 and defensive end Tevin Jones #52 during a carry on the keeper during the third quarter of an NCAA football game on October 1, 2016 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
The NCAA approved three rule changes—targeting, faking injuries and blocking below the waist–for football that will take effect this coming season.
If a player was ejected for targeting, under the old rule, during the second half of a game, he had to sit out the first half of the ensuing game. Now, for any game with instant replay, conferences will be able to appeal the decision.
If a video review shows the player shouldn’t have been removed, he’ll be eligible for the first half.
In addition, teams now are able to report scenarios where an opposing team may have been awarded a fugazi injury timeout.
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