Coastal Carolina became a provisional FBS member when the football team joined the Sun Belt in 2017, and full FBS membership and bowl eligibility followed in 2018. The committee, once again, took no action on changing the ineligible receiver downfield rule from three yards to one yard however it will once again be a "point of emphasis" and will adjust officiating mechanics to better officiate those plays.Ĭonference realignment Membership changes SchoolĪlthough Coastal Carolina began the transition process to FBS in the 2016 season and joined the Sun Belt Conference in non-football sports, it was officially classified as an FCS independent for this first season of the transition.
Before this season, the game clock would have been restarted in this situation once the ball was declared ready for play it now will not start until the ball is snapped. The procedure for restarting the game clock following a penalty by the offense will change if the penalized team has a lead in the last two minutes of either half.Previously, only one player had to be lined up seven yards behind the line to avoid using five linemen, causing confusion in kick coverage on defense. e., field goals, PATs, and punts) must have five offensive linemen (numbered 50-79) on the scrimmage line unless the kicking team has at least two players seven yards OR one player at least 10 yards behind the line of scrimmage. Previously, a defensive player would not have been penalized for such a hit if making a bona fide attempt at a tackle. An exception to a rule introduced for the 2015 season regarding low hits to passers ( i.e., at or below the knee) was eliminated.Players who leave the tackle box are now prohibited from blocking below the waist toward the initial position of the ball.Deliberate tripping of a ball carrier with the leg is now a 15-yard penalty.A ball carrier who "gives himself up" ( e.g., by sliding) will now be considered a defenseless player.Coaches can now be ejected after receiving two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in one game, the same as players.Electronic devices will still be prohibited on the field and sideline. Allowing electronic devices to be used for coaching purposes in the press box and locker room during the game.After several hits during the early part of the season that resulted in concussions that should have been targeting, the NCAA Rules Committee reinforced this rule for replay officials and also clarified the "crown of the helmet" (to determine targeting penalties) as the area above the facemask to the dome of the helmet.
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