NCAA FOOTBALL RULES 2024
Table of Contents
Contents
NCAA Football Rules Committee FR-4
Major Rules Changes for 2024 FR-5
Index to Editorial Changes FR-6
Points of Emphasis FR-7
Sportsmanship Statement FR-10
The Football Code FR-11
Part I: Official NCAA Football Rules FR-13
Rule 1—The Game, Field, Players and Equipment FR-14
Rule 2—Definitions FR-28
Rule 3—Periods, Time Factors and Substitutions FR-47
Rule 4—Ball in Play, Dead Ball, Out of Bounds FR-61
Rule 5—Series of Downs, Line to Gain FR-64
Rule 6—Kicks FR-67
Rule 7—Snapping and Passing the Ball FR-76
Rule 8—Scoring FR-86
Rule 9—Conduct of Players and Others Subject to the Rules FR-92
Rule 10—Penalty Enforcement FR-108
Rule 11—The Officials: Jurisdiction and Duties FR-112
Rule 12—Instant Replay FR-113
Appendix A—Guidelines for Serious On-Field Injuries FR-121
Appendix B—Lightning Policy FR-122
Appendix C—Concussions FR-123
Appendix D—Field Diagrams FR-125
Appendix E—Equipment: Additional Details FR-132
Appendix F—Official Football Signals FR-138
Appendix G—Summary of Penalties FR-141
Appendix H—Accommodations for Student-Athletes with Disabilities FR-145
Part II: NCAA Football Officiating Standards FO-1
Part III: Rules Interpretations FI-1