College Football Implements Key Rule Adjustments for 2026 Season

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Published: 2026-08-12
Category: sports
Source: The Associated Press (via WDRB)
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College football has unveiled several significant rule changes for the 2026 season. These include modifying targeting penalties so they no longer automatically carry a first-half suspension in the subsequent game, reducing offensive pass interference to a 10-yard penalty, and introducing a fair catch kick option for three points. These adjustments aim to refine gameplay and officiating.

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