The NCAA has proposed several significant rule changes for college sports, set to take effect in the 2025 season. These changes will be reviewed by the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on April 16, focusing on improving game safety, fairness, and overall experience.

Football Rule Changes:

• Injury Timeouts: Teams will be charged a timeout for injury stops. If out of timeouts, a five-yard penalty applies. After two-minute warnings, a 10-second runoff will be implemented for teams without timeouts.

• Player Count Violations: After two-minute timeouts, defensive fouls with 12+ players participating will result in a 5-yard penalty. Offense can opt to reset game clock.

• Disconcerting Signals: New regulations against defensive actions meant to confuse offensive teams.

• Uniform Standards: Stricter compliance requirements for safety and uniformity.

Basketball Rule Changes:

• Conduct Policy: Immediate removal and one-game suspension for any physical contact or threats toward officials.

• Exhibition Games: Teams can now play up to two preseason exhibition games against any school, including Division I opponents, with flexible revenue allocation.

• Replay Technology: Mandatory immediate reviews for baskets scored during potential off-ball fouls.

Top CFP National Championship Favorites 2025-26:

1. Ohio State Buckeyes
2. Texas Longhorns
3. Georgia Bulldogs
4. Oregon Ducks

These changes demonstrate NCAA's commitment to improving college sports through enhanced safety measures, fair play, and better game management. All proposed rules await final approval in April 2025.

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