This pdf includes the latest updates and information pertaining to Football Rules and Interpretations. Updated August 2012.

The instant replay process operates under the fundamental assumption that the ruling on the field is correct. The replay official may reverse a ruling if and only if the video evidence convinces him beyond all doubt that the ruling was incorrect. Without such indisputable video evidence, the replay official must allow the ruling to stand.

Official statistics rules, including special interpretations and approved rulings.

The NCAA produces rules of play for football in this book. The book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings.

Official statistics rules, including special interpretations and approved rulings.

The NCAA produces rule of play in 15 sports. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings.

Football Rules and Interpretations

The purpose of this survey was to collect input from these critical stakeholders on a number of important issues the Football Study Oversight Committee (FSOC) has been charged with studying.

These guidelines form a harmony of agreement between coaches, players, game officials and administrators which places each contest in an environment of fairness and sportsmanship.

These guidelines form a harmony of agreement between coaches, players, game officials and administrators which places each contest in an environment of fairness and sportsmanship. Every participant in the collegiate football scene shares a responsibility for ethical conduct that enhances the future of this American tradition.